I Challenge YOU.

Why wait until January to improve your health?   Let's do something crazy...

This December I Challenge you to improve your health BEFORE  the New Year!  Join the ELM MY December Challenge and share your health vision with the world!  This is a free online, community challenge designed to motivate and support you to become MORE fit and healthier on January 1st than you are on December 1st!

You pick the challenge and set the goals each week and we all support each other along the way.   Let’s do this together!

Are you in? What is YOUR December Challenge going to be?  I am working on mine right now...come on over and play!

SS

Are you ready for a Full On Challenge?

FULL ON FITNESS & NUTRITION CHALLENGE

Are you ready for a Challenge?   If you are ready to make your health, fitness & nutrition a top priority, you will want to check out Equilibrium Lifestyle Management's next Full On Fitness &Nutrition Challenge.

This 10-week lifestyle change program is based on personalized coaching services with Kinesiologist Sarah Seads, of ELM, who has been offering the program for over 10 years in the Comox Valley. Originally, only offered to ELM's Bootcamp participants, the Challenge is now accessible to anyone ready to make changes to their health and fitness.

ELM's Full On Fitness & Nutrition Challenge includes before and after coaching sessions, a detailed personal fitness & nutrition plan, fitness testing and body composition assessments to track progress, weekly e-coaching sessions, education, nutrition tracking, accountability and support.

This unique Challenge allows participants to complete the program on their own, online or in conjunction with ELM's 'Fitness Adventures'. Many ELM Challengers now complete the program online from other communities.

Joe, a recent ELM Challenger saw significant changes in his fitness and body composition during his 10 week program, losing 27 pounds, 9 inches and 8% body fat.

“My life has changed dramatically. Not just physically but mentally. I have energy with a renewed enthusiasm for health and fitness. I am noticeably stronger in "real world activities" and can maintain a higher output. A large part of that success was having someone to hold me accountable and to motivate me along the way.  I often thought about not wanting to disappoint, not only Sarah, but others who were in the challenge. ”  

Committing to the ELM's Full On Fitness & Nutrition Challenge will keep participants accountable and transform their health inside and out. The next Challenge begins April 7^th and participants can go to www.elmhealth.com for more information and to get started!

Deadline for registration is April 2nd...

Here are some real Challenge stories of success to inspire you! 

 "My life has changed dramatically." Read how Joe made record changes to his health and fitness during his first ELM Challenge, losing 27 pounds, 9 inches and 8% body fat!

"A Challenge Story", an interview with one of our successful participants, to learn how this 10-week program helped him reach his goals. 

"I feel proud that I completed the Challenge." Learn why this 'already active' Challenger joined and how the program changed her health and fitness. 

Sarah Seads

Owner, Equilibrium Lifestyle Management

Let's GO!

Life is going to get in the way of your perfect 'dream plan'.  It's just part of the deal.  Sorry if I just burst your bubble.  Speed bumps and flat tires are just part of life.   It is how you choose to react and adapt to life's challenges that determines the quality of your life and defines who you are...and who you are going to be.

I feel proud that I completed the Challenge!

HAPPY FABULOUS FRIDAY!

It's Friday and that means another inspiring story from one of our ELM friends:)  Sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to help us launch upwards!  Enjoy!

During the ELM 10-Week Full on Fitness& Nutrition Challenge you lost 8 pounds, 3.25 inches and 3% body fat...moving from the edge of the 'Overfat' category to the 'Fitness' category for your body composition in the process!  WOW!

How were you feeling before you started the ELM Challenge?

I felt stuck in my routine. I enjoyed getting involved in fitness but couldn’t do more than “dabble” in it. I wanted to make real changes in my health/fitness routines and make it a consistent part of my life.

How do you feel now that you have successfully completed the ELM Challenge?

I feel stronger each week, mentally and physically. I feel proud that I completed the challenge and gave it my best effort despite a few setbacks.

How did the ELM Challenge help you achieve these changes?

Participating in the boot camp classes was a big step for me. It has helped me to feel a part of something that is positive and encouraging and also effective!

The weekly nutrition challenges were good for me to stay accountable to myself for the amount and quality of food I was consuming.

What specific changes did you make to your nutrition during the 10 weeks?

I paid attention to keeping my food “real” and watching portion sizes. I also never really thought much about the whole Carb/Fats/Protein ratio in my day before the challenge.

How difficult were these changes?

I didn’t find these changes too difficult. I always feel better knowing I’m putting healthy food into my body. Logging my food each day was a good way to keep on track and see where I might be lacking that day.

What specific changes did you make to your fitness during the 10 weeks?

I worked out 6 days a week. 2 boot camp days and 4 workouts at home. I would have loved to do more running but it wasn’t to be. Getting up early (5 AM) to do workouts has been a big change for me as well. I like the feeling of knowing it’s done for the day!

How difficult was it to make these?

It was only difficult for me when other area’s in my life got busy and I was struggling for time to do the workout. Again another good reason to complete the workout early.

What obstacles did you face during the ELM Challenge and how did you over come them?

The biggest obstacle for me during the challenge was dealing with the flare up of shin splints over and over again. I had to adjust my workouts at home to be low impact and try other cardio exercises to keep up cardio levels.  I also was modifying the boot camp workouts to compensate for the injury. I did feel very frustrated at times but Sarah was able to always remind me that there was still many things I could do! I will keep working on getting this injury fixed!

How did you stay motivated during the ELM Challenge?

My motivation came mostly from my positive state of mind I was experiencing most days after completing a workout. I could feel changes in my body quite soon after starting. I love feeling the muscle in my arms and seeing the definition get better all the time.

I also wanted to feel the pride in being able to tell other people that I stuck to it. I feel like I can inspire others in my life to try and be a little more active and possibly start to feel the positive in it as well.

What advice do you have for others who are looking to make changes to their fitness?  Any tips or tricks that helped you?

Planning your day around an early workout is an effective way to get the workout done without giving too much opportunity for something else to come up and take away your time. 

 

Nutrition wise, I think everyone should get on the Green Smoothie Train, LOL. Such a great way to incorporate some of the essential greens / fruits / vitamins etc. etc. into your diet. And so fun to experiment with!

Is there anything else you would like to add about your experience?

Thank you Sarah for the encouraging words during some of my frustration days. I do believe that I will beat these shin splints.  I feel confident that I can stick to my fitness plan and keep making improvements.

 

Glad I signed up!

-N

I can't believe I actually ran 10k!

HAPPY FABULOUS FRIDAY! 

It's time for another ELM story to inspire you to reach for your health and fitness goals!

"Well  I completed the 10k in 1:03. Great day—sunny and warm with a bit of a breeze at the end (which felt great). Awesome feeling---I couldn’t believe I actually was able to accomplish 10k! I kept hearing your voice in my head especially at the beginning as the adrenaline kicked in and runners kept going past me---start easy and slow!  It worked---I ignored everyone else and just ran for me at my pace.

I do want to thank your leaders for your positive energy and inspiration each week---it was fun! You are all awesome! "

-L