Challenge Time

A favourite of many sports people who need to lose weight, as the challenge provides focus and intent, and distracts from a strict diet. Relaxation can involve serious physical and mental exertion, however it must be something you enjoy and want to do.

The important aspect of challenge time is that it must distract from your normal daily routines and include 100% involvement, if possible of both mind and body.

How this helps you lose weight: If involving physical activity you will burn calories and cause ‘after burn’ benefits. However, more important are the psychological benefits and feel-good effects of success and achievement. Research has shown that setting and completing challenges, even small challenges, suppresses hunger and reduces those diet undermining mental issues such as stress and depression.