It’s tough enough to motivate yourself to lose 10 pounds but Spencer Larson is going beyond that and is trying to motivate 20 million people to lose 10 pounds. Impossible? He doesn’t think so.
“Despite what people think, losing 10 pounds doesn’t have to be difficult,” he says. “I’m confident that once people realize this, lose the weight and get their friends involved, the idea will become contagious and spread.”
Larson, now an elite fitness trainer, is not unsympathetic to the struggles of losing weight. Less than 2 years ago, he was considered overweight at 205 pounds. Larson, like many Americans, worked a desk job during the day and then enjoyed relaxing on the couch in the evenings. Since then, he has lost 35 pounds and became inspired to help others do the same.
He co-created the 20 Second Fitness program, a high-intensity, anaerobic, interval-training program. Although the program only involves a four to 12 minute a day workout, he realizes that he can do more to help others lose weight.
Larson then started the 20 Million 10 Pounds Challenge in May of this year by launching the website http://20million10pounds.com. Here, visitors can sign up to accept the challenge to lose 10 pounds and receive tips and words of encouragement to help with the weight loss. The website also features his video series, “Off the Couch,” which showcases adventurous and fun ways to get active in any community. Some of his activities include bull riding, mixed martial arts training with a professional fighter, hiking and racing a triathlon.
“Wikipedia lists more than 400 activities that are considered sports – everyone can find something that they enjoy and are passionate about to keep moving and stay motivated,” explains Larson. “Getting off the couch is the first step to changing your life, your perspective and your weight.”
About 20 Million 10 Pounds Challenge
The 20 Million 10 Pounds Challenge was created by elite fitness trainer, Spencer Larson to help inspire individuals to lose weight. His goal is for 20 million people to commit to losing 10 pounds. To do this, he features tips, tricks and inspirational videos on http://20million10pounds.com.
