This challenge could result in any or all of the following:

• Weight loss of up to 10 pounds
• Feeling and looking fabulous
• More restful sleep
• Self-confidence boost
• Extra energy
• Improved mood
• Could be habit forming

Try our 4 Step Weight Loss Challenge for 30 days and transform your body for a lifetime. Our 4 steps are easy to understand, free of charge, accessible to all ages and fitness levels, and effective.

Step 1. Water

1. Drink approximately 2 liters, or 8 eight ounce glasses, of water each day. Feel free to add sliced fruit to your water for added flavor.

2. Flush the fat away drink recipes are great alternatives to plain water. Since processed fruit drinks are high in sugar content, it’s recommended that this type of drinks be limited or avoided completely over the next 30 days. If you do choose to drink fruit-flavored drinks, read the ingredients label and avoid any beverages that contain sugar or other added sweeteners.

3. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs and carries nutrients to your cells. Even mild dehydration can sap energy. Water is vital for optimal health!

4. If there is a food product with an unrefined sugar in the ingredients label, i.e. honey, maple syrup, etc., there is no way to know how much has been added. Therefore, these food items should not be consumed during this challenge. The only way to know that you have had the allotted 4 teaspoons of unrefined sweetener in one day is to measure them yourself.

Step 2. Portion Control

1. All meals should be eaten on salad size plates instead of traditional dinner plates. These plates are approximately 7-inches in diameter.

2. When eating soups or stews, follow the 1 serving size, which is typically 1 to 1 1/2 cups. 

3. When eating at a restaurant, ask that your meal be served on a salad plate.

4. Portion sizes of foods must be no larger than the palm of your hand.

Step 3. Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

1. Avoid all refined sugar and artificial sweeteners.

2. Read ingredient labels on packaged foods to eliminate any foods that contain these. Almost all processed foods have some form of added sugar. This means that whole foods will be the biggest part of your diet over the next 30 days.

3. Four teaspoons of unrefined sweeteners, per day is allowed. Read our list of which can count toward the 4 teaspoons. In addition to the 4 daily teaspoons of unrefined sweetener, stevia is also permitted during this challenge.

4. If there is a food product with an unrefined sugar in the ingredients label, i.e. honey, maple syrup, etc., there is no way to know how much has been added. Therefore, these food items should not be consumed during this challenge. The only way to know that you have had the allotted 4 teaspoons of unrefined sweetener in one day is to measure them yourself.

Step 4. Exercise

1. Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes, six days per week.

2. Exercise can be broken into increments of 15 minute blocks or completed at one time.

3. Exercise can consist of weight training or cardio, or a combination of the two.

4. Find fitness programs that are appropriate for your fitness level, while still challenging yourself. A great program for beginners is this one and done workout that only takes 7 minutes to finish.

Top Weight Loss for Success:

• Avoid processed, packaged foods that are often found on the inside aisles of grocery stores.
• Shop the outer parameter of the grocery store. Here you will find fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy.
• Eat or drink low-fat dairy consisting of 0% – 1% fat.
• Eat lean cuts of meat, or better yet, eat wild-caught salmon, rainbow trout, and halibut.
• Avoid all battered and deep fried foods.
• Eat 3 small meals and 2-3 healthy snacks each day.
• Eat one treat meal each week. What’s a treat meal? Whatever you like.
• No alcohol is recommended because of the high sugar content.
• Keep going after the 30 days. Write down your long-term goals.