Be Competitive to Lose Weight and Get Fit

Competition is a motivational tool that’s been used for centuries. People compete in games, among their peers and with themselves. The need to compete isn’t something new.

The desire to join some type of competition stems from the natural desire to win or achieve something. It also comes from the need to push beyond previous limits to improve life or physical performance.

And the competitive spirit urges people to try harder. That’s why a weight loss tool that’s built around a competitive foundation is one that’s popular and in high demand. Take the "Run The Year" challenge I am currently in which I am currently participating. It's a challenging, fun, and competitive way to get rid of unwanted pounds...even though it's not an actual competition.

It can be turned into a specific game of weight loss that taps into that in-born desire to win. Even if you’re someone who’s struggled to lose weight in the past because your desire or motivation dwindled, this could help you.

It works by having you set a goal of running (or walking) 2021 miles this year. There is a medal and a T-shirt. Plus you get a "reward" for every 100 miles completed - a digital "bib" with your photo and mileage that you can post on social media to celebrate your achievement. It’s this competition to hit that next goal that can help drive your determination and keep you from giving up.

You can take part in more than one challenge at once. I am also currently participating in the Streaker Challenge to engage in some form of physical exercise every day in July. It’s easy to participate and convenient, too, since you work it around your schedule and log your miles in the online tracker. And there are FB Groups for participants to encourage, support, and giv advice when needed. You won’t be dealing with tany negative kind of talk. These groups are super-supportive and encouraging.

While the challenge does not focus specifically on losing weight, it does encourage you to be more active and get in shape in a friendly, "compete with yourself" kind of way.

It works because everyone in the groups motivate each other when we see someone needs a little extra encouragement. As you engage in the challenge, log your miles and strive for th next milestone. .

With the online tracker, you’ll be able to keep an eye on how well you're doing so that motivates you to step up your game when you see that you're behind in meeting your next milestone.

You’ll find yourself pushing beyond just to be able to post that next achievement on your social media page.

The power of competition works to help you lose weight, get in shape and best of all, it’s fun to take part in. Even if you're just competing with yourself

But the Run The Year Challenge isn’t the only tool that you can use to engage in competitive weight loss. There are fitness trackers that have the capability to challenge you against other users. There are other weight loss and fitness competitions. You simply do an online search and I guarantee you will find something that motivates you!