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Are you a runner struggling to lose weight? Weight loss is the most common reason people run; but often times, running isn’t enough to reach your weight loss goals. The Runner’s Weight Loss Challenge is a quick, simple way to shed those unwanted pounds.

If you are a runner who wants to lose weight, join me for the online Runner’s Weight Loss Challenge. The challenge is 14 days (June 9 – 22) and will be conducted entirely online through a Facebook event. I will personally guide you step-by-step through the 14-day program including full meal plans (and recipes) and training plans for each day. I will be available to answer questions and provide you with encouragement and motivation to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

The diet (consisting of recipes made with wholesome, nutritious, clean foods) on the Runner’s Weight Loss Challenge is proven! Thousands of women (runners and non-runners) have had tremendous success and felt amazing during and after the 14-day program. In fact, most lost an average of 6 to 14 pounds in the 14 days!

• Day 10 of 14: “To date, I’m almost 10 lbs. down! Awesome! Thanks for all your support… I am loving how I feel! Thanks Dawna!!!” – Kim P
• Day 7: “I’m down 5 pounds. But moreover, I am shocked at the changes in my body and skin. I feel great!” – Melissa C
• “I am feeling more mindful and more aware of what I eat and looking forward to really eating clean. This program has given me a mind reset.” – Kareema S
• “Today, day 4, I am down 6 lbs… thank you Dawna!” – Bonnie B
• “Ready and so delighted with my week one results. Down 5 pounds and I definitely feel more energetic.” – Cindy R

In addition to the diet, the Runner’s Weight Loss Challenge also incorporates running plans to specifically help runners lose weight.

If you want to lose weight, join the Runner’s Weight Loss Challenge now! Sign up by clicking the ‘Join’ button on the upper right of the event page. Once you sign up we will provide you with all the information you need to start the program with us on June 9^th.

I look forward to starting this journey with you!

Program Links/References:

Training Plans

Week 1 Meal Plan and Recipes

Week 1 Shopping List

Week 2 Meal Plan and Recipes

Week 2 Shopping List

 

 

Today’s full-body, calorie burning workout:
Exercise 1: Arms Above Head Sit-Ups (Perform to Failure or max 50 reps)
Exercise 2: Side Lunges (Perform to failure or max 20 reps each side)
Exercise 3: Diamond Push-Ups (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
Exercise 4: Flutter Kicks (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
Exercise 5: Tuck Jumps (Perform to failure or max 40 reps)

A detailed description and accompanying photo is provided for each exercise below.

Exercise 1: Arms Above Head Sit-Ups (Perform to Failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Lie on your back. Place your arms straight above your head. Bend your knees and plant your feet on the floor. Tighten your core. Slowly raise your head, shoulders and arms off the floor until you are in a seated position. Slowly bring your head, shoulders and arms back to the floor.

Exercise 2: Side Lunges (Perform to failure or max 20 reps each side)
How to do it: Stand with your feet hip width apart. Place your hands on your hips for balance. Slowly step to the right.  Shift your weight to your right leg and bend your right knee. Keep you left leg straight. Push off with your right foot and come back to the starting position. Repeat with your right leg for entire series of reps. When complete, switch to your left leg and repeat exercise.

Exercise 3: Diamond Push-Ups (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
How to do it: Lie on your stomach. Get in push up position. Place your palms flat on the floor in a diamond shape directly under your chest. Your thumbs and first fingers should touch to form the diamond shape. Push up off the ground so your arms are fully extended and you’re on your toes. Keep your back flat and engage your core. While maintaining a flat back, lower yourself down until your chest hovers over the diamond. Push yourself back up by fully extending your arms. Note: you can make the exercise slightly easier by coming to your knees and performing the diamond push up.

Exercise 4: Flutter Kicks (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
How to do it: Lie flat on your back with your arms tucked slightly under your hips with palms facing down. Lift your feet 6 to 8 inches off the floor. Quickly kick (flutter) your legs up and down, raising and lowering your feet only a few inches. Note: to make the exercise easier, raise your legs up higher than the 6 to 8 inches. To make the exercise more difficult, keep your feet closer to the ground.

Exercise 5: Tuck Jumps (Perform to failure or max 40 reps)
How to do it: Stand with your feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent. Bend your knees as you come to a squat position. From the squatting position explode up and tuck your knees to your chest.  While in mid air, grab your knees with your hands. Release your knees and extend your legs as you come back down. Allow the knees to bend upon landing. Repeat Note: Do not lock your knees on landing.

I hope you enjoy today’s workout. Please share your feedback with me by commenting below.

Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide helpful and informative material and is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any health condition, nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician before adopting a new eating or exercise regimen. The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence of reading this information or participating in the exercises suggested in this material.
Copyright © 2014 by Dawna Stone

 

Today’s full-body, calorie burning workout:
Exercise 1: Standard Push-Ups (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
Exercise 2: Burpees (Perform to Failure or max 15 reps)
Exercise 3: Pulse-Ups (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
Exercise 4: Hand Touch Plank (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
Exercise 5: Squats (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)

A detailed description and accompanying photo is provided for each exercise below.

Exercise 1: Standard Push-Ups (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
How to do it: Lie on your stomach. Place your palms flat on the floor shoulder width apart. Push up off the ground so your arms are fully extended and you’re on your toes. Keep your back flat and engage your core. While maintaining a flat back, lower yourself down until your chest almost touches the floor. Push yourself back up by fully extending your arms.

Exercise 2: Burpees (Perform to Failure or max 15 reps)
How to do it: Squat with your hands on the ground in front of you. Jump your feet back to plank (or push up) position. Jump your feet back under you to the squat position. Immediately jump up as high as you can with your hands straight over your head. Repeat. Note: if you want to make the move even more difficult, you can perform a push up when you are in the plank position.

Exercise 3: Pulse-Ups (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
How to do it: Lie flat on your back with your arms tucked slightly under your hips with palms facing down. Bring your legs up to form a 90-degree angle as if you’re trying to put the soles of your feet on the ceiling. Pulse you hips directly upward without rocking your legs. (Your legs should remain at a 90-degree angle.) Bring your hips back down and immediately repeat.

Exercise 4: Hand Touch Plank (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
How to do it: Start in pushup position. Place your hands directly under your shoulders and feet hip-width apart. Keep your core/abdominals tights. Lift your right hand slightly off the ground and place it on top of your left hand. Quickly return the hand to its starting position. Repeat with the left hand. Lift your left hand slightly off the ground and place it on top of your right hand. Quickly return the hand to its starting position. Repeat.

Exercise 5: Squats (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and arms straight out in front of you. Squat down until knees are parallel to the floor. Don’t bend below parallel. Return to the starting position and repeat.

I hope you enjoy today’s workout. Please share your feedback with me by commenting below.

Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide helpful and informative material and is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any health condition, nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician before adopting a new eating or exercise regimen. The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence of reading this information or participating in the exercises suggested in this material.
Copyright © 2014 by Dawna Stone

 

Today’s full-body, calorie burning workout:
Exercise 1: Clap Jacks (Perform to failure or max 100 quick reps)
Exercise 2: Plank (Hold to failure or max 3 minutes)
Exercise 3: Plie Squats (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers (Perform to failure or max 30 reps each leg)
Exercise 5: Dips (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)

A detailed description and accompanying photo is provided for each exercise below.

Exercise 1: Clap Jacks (Perform to failure or max 100 quick reps)
How to do it: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Place your arms out to your side and parallel to the ground. Jump your feet out wide while clapping your hands in front of you. Jump feet back to shoulder and return arms out to the side. Repeat.

Exercise 2: Plank (Hold to failure or max 3 minutes)
How to do it: Start in push up position. Bring your body down to rest on your forearms. Your elbows should be directly under your shoulders. Keep your back flat and engage your core as you hold the position. Note: keep your body in a straight line – do not allow your butt to raise or lower.

Exercise 3: Plie Squats (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Stand straight with you feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Toes pointed out. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Squeeze your glutes as you push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat.

Exercise 4: Mountain Climbers (Perform to failure or max 30 reps each leg)
How to do it: Start in plank position—Lie on your stomach. Place your palms flat on the floor slightly wider than shoulder width. Push up off the ground so your arms are fully extended and you’re on your toes. Keep your back flat and engage your core. Pull your right knee forward and under your body while your left leg remains extended. Then quickly switch legs bringing our left leg under your body while your right leg extends back to the floor behind you. Quickly alternate legs. The faster you switch legs, the more intense the exercise becomes.

 

Exercise 5: Dips (Perform to failure or max 30 reps)
How to do it: Sit on the floor with your knees bent.  Keep your feet hip width apart. Place the palms of your hands on the floor directly behind your hips. Fingers forward. Straighten your arms and lift your hips off the floor. Slowly bend your elbows as you lower your hips an inch off the ground. Push your hips back up by straightening your arms again. Continue to straighten and then bend your elbows as your hips raise and lower.

 

I hope you enjoy today’s workout. Please share your feedback with me by commenting below.

Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide helpful and informative material and is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any health condition, nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician before adopting a new eating or exercise regimen. The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence of reading this information or participating in the exercises suggested in this material.
Copyright © 2014 by Dawna Stone