eDiets Lifestyle

Why participate in a Challenge?

If you haven't been involved in a Challenge, you might not understand all the hype about them. Our Challenge groups are quite popular and are terrific for motivation and support. The reasons are:

-- Challenges are wonderful for meeting fellow members and forming support networks.
-- They help you to get -- or stay -- on track with your plan and make progress toward your goals.
-- They keep you motivated and enthusiastic to succeed!
-- They help you learn more about yourself and to look at other things in your life besides weight loss and working out.
-- They're fun and also somewhat competitive (in a good way)!

There are a half dozen challenges to choose from and they range from three weeks to eight weeks in length, so the best thing to do is to visit each group and choose the one that most interests you. All the challenge groups are listed on the Groups page in the Community.

Here's what members who participated in recent Challenges have to say about how they helped them achieve their goals:

"This was my first challenge, and I will definitely continue on! The support team did a great job of putting together the weekly challenges and bonus challenges. These challenges really stimulated me to think seriously about what my goals are and what I am going to do to make sure that I achieve them. By putting the time and effort into doing the challenges, it has been a more “real” part of my life. I feel like I have made new friends since this challenge has started. Our team members have been very supportive of each other, recognizing accomplishments along the way, and giving encouragement when needed. Thank you for sponsoring this challenge for us!" -- Jodi

"eDiets has been a life-saver for me. I am so excited about winning that I can hardly contain myself. I am proud to tell you that I have now begun to wear MEDIUM sized t-shirts (first time in a long time). Thanks again!!" -- Lynne

"While I appreciate all the information and support offered by the site, it’s participating in the challenges and meeting new team members that really helps keep me focused. I’ve gained much more than just better diet habits, too. Setting long - and short -term goals has been a good exercise for me... not only because it makes me think constructively about what I still want to accomplish, but also because it helps me appreciate that I’ve already accomplished! I’m committed to continuing to live an active, healthy, productive lifestyle. Participating in the eDiets program and having the support from my challenge team are helping me toward achievement of that goal!" -- Carolyn

"My team members were a great support system to turn to and that was even more important than the weight loss. Seriously, the support here along with my family/friends was a major life-line. WOW! I learned that my habits are forming even though it is taking awhile but with being involved with 4 of these challenges the habits have formed without my knowledge and I didn't even realize it." -- Susan

"Being an emotional eater for a number of years, not turning to food has been the biggest accomplishment for me in this challenge. I realized that if I set my mind to it, I can accomplish my goals and every positive step I make on my weight loss journey counts. During this challenge I lost a total of 8.5 pounds and 6 inches which, even though is slow progress, it is still something towards the positive direction and it is encouraging. I also started respecting my body more and I feel more energetic. Can’t wait for the next challenge to begin and see my body transform even further. Thank you for a wonderful challenge!" -- Shabana

"The Fall Freedom Challenge has helped me to get back on track with a much-needed healthier lifestyle. I am eating better, I am back to drinking my water and I have started exercising again. I also have a more positive attitude towards my body and myself. After 8 weeks of the FFC I know that I can do this!" -- Joy

"I think the most important thing I got from this challenge was the knowledge that I can do this. It is not going to be easy and I am going to have to work my tail off, but for the first time in many years I believe that I can succeed. This challenge showed me that if I make the commitment to myself and keep it, I can't help but succeed.
Bring on the next challenge! I can't wait!" -- Khymberlee

"Well, I have to say this has been the best challenge ever. I am finally on my way to losing this weight. I have finally had that AHHHHHHHH moment. I feel so in control, and the support and motivation I have gotten from this challenge and my team mates has been fantastic. I absolutely love eDiets and all that they have to offer. I have made the most wonderful friends possible through this challenge. I have also learned so much about what it takes to lose this weight." -- Claudette

"The Accountable(s) team members during the New You Challenge were made up of open, caring, sharing, supportive individuals! Personally, my team members and my commitment to them gave me the added encouragement that I needed to stick to my plan on rough and stressful days. I am thankful for their fantastic support and superior participation!" -- Fara

Check out the Seasonal Challenge Series or visit the Challenge Groups Area to find the challenge that will work for you.