Do 30 day fitness challenges actually work?

[Anonymous]

I'm trying to get fit, and there is this site that has 30 day fitness challenges. Can a month really make a difference? I'm doing this one:

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I also go jogging in combination. Can it make a visible difference in such a short time?

[AleDeEurope]

I did the abs and push up challenge, and I did see some improvement, especially in my abs (push ups didn't do much though). Don't expect to get a really good body, you ain't gonna get toned in 30 days, but it builds something.
Also, as other people have said, diet is really important. Drink a lot of water too; people tend to forget about this, but it's the most important thing.

[MothMonsterMan]

Yes it can. If you adhere to it properly. I've seen people lose 5-8 pounds a week sometimes. So 30 is roughly 4 weeks, that's 20-30 pounds roughly in a month.

[Asker]

30 pounds a month? HOLY CRAP XD

[ThatChicGirl]

It makes a difference, but if you just go back to an unhealthy lifestyle afterwards it doesn't matter.

[BertMacklinFBI]

yes 1 month can totally make a difference ONLY IF your diet is on track.

[Kris85]

This is very true. I have done it myself before

[BertMacklinFBI]

@Kris85 knows fosho. :D

[Asker]

Oh well, I like my food so diet is not really something I do XD But I don't overeat either.

[BertMacklinFBI]

its still not about overeating. I can eat a burger and fries and that's still 1400 calories, shits fucking crazy these days. you gotta change your eating habits, meaning go on a natural foods diet for those 30 days. its not also about portion control its about what you put into your body too. I HIGHLY recommend doing research on a proper 1 month diet plan before attempting this otherwise you're setting yourself up for major disappointment.

[Kris85]

In order to see faster results and longer lasting you have to change your diet. You have to cut a lot of food out. I go by the 80/20 rule. 80 percent diet and 20 percent exercise is how you lose weight. My friend is a personal trainer and he's been helping me as well and trust me it makes a BIG difference when you cut out breads and pastas and sweets and junk and only drink water. Portion size is important too

[BertMacklinFBI]

@Kris85 knows it, take her advice too. cut out as many processed foods as you can. you feel better about yourself too once you start eating naturally for about a week.

[Asker]

but.. chocolate XD

[BertMacklinFBI]

CHOOOOCOOOOOLAAAATTEEEEE!!!

hahaa. gotta put in the effort to make changes baby :) only way its gonna work. getting in shape, toned, muscle definition, losing fat = 80% diet/nutrition - 20% workout/exercise

[Asker]

T_T ain't gonna lose a pound then

[BertMacklinFBI]

mind over matter baby. mind over matter.

[Kris85]

You can do it!! Drink homemade protein shakes. Those keep me full in the mornings. You can add anything to them too. Fruits and spinach and almond milk are the way to go. And some protein powder of course. I prefer the chocolate flavour

[BertMacklinFBI]

@Kris85 hahaa omgee I love the chocolate powder protein shake. that was my breakfast this morning :D I was in a rush lol.

[Kris85]

@BertMacklinFBI I drink them usually every morning too. I am always in a rush and they come in handy. I even bring it to work to sip on in the mornings or I will have one right after I workout

[AutumnBloom]

Yes I truly believe they work I combine multiple ones and just been watching my food

[Tokana]

Any sort of physical activity can make a difference. To me, this is not an intensive way to workout. If you want a 30 day challenge, do insanity for 30 days then you'll see a real difference. oh and diet too of course.

[kittykatg]

If you do it right and don't gorge yourself on food it will work great.

[Anonymous]

If you are not eating the right amount of calories to lose weight it won't work

[Asker]

I eat like 1800 a day, -ish

[Opinion Owner]

I lost a lot of weight and people were wondering how I lost a lot of weight. They swore I was on a vigorous workout plan.
But their jaws drop when I told them that all I did was stop eating fast food and I counted my calories and all I did was walk. I use to eat a ton of fast food and I guess the weight loss was a way of my body rewarding me

[Asker]

I dont eat fastfood, but there is quite some bread, butter, chocolate and stuff like that

[Opinion Owner]

I didn't like it but I cut out chocolate and bread