Growing with Get Downsized

Ever since the first season of the reality weight loss television show “The Biggest Loser,” more people who are struggling with weight problems are looking for motivation to become fit. Many of those people are looking to lose an extreme amount of weight like the contestants on the show. However, there is one reality about the show that is not a reality in life: There is no seclusion from the outside world and unhealthy foods. Watching many of the contestants on the show lose ten pounds or more every weekly weigh-in is inspiring for many, but it is much easier to do when there are no outside distractions and temptations. Though it has not expanded yet, individuals in the Metro Detroit area who want to make a radical lifestyle change similar to the participants’ of “The Biggest Loser” now have an opportunity to do so.

What Makes Get Downsized More than a Fad?

When starting a diet or exercise program to lose weight, many people focus on what they want to look like. Aesthetics are not what should be the main focus. Consider it a bonus that comes with improving overall health, which is what Get Downsized strives to do. When people feel better on the inside, they tend to look better on the outside. The goal of Get Downsized is to make changes from the inside to the outside by educating individuals on good nutrition and helping them incorporate a combination of techniques in their daily lives that is best suited for their lifestyle. Everyone who participates gets a program that is tailor-made for them.

What Does the Program Consist Of?

The Get Downsized program is a sixteen week challenge that consists of intense weight training, cardio, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and boxing with one day of rest every week. Participants will receive a meal plan comprised of lean proteins, fruits and vegetables and quality carbohydrates. Participants will be in groups of ten and will have two ninety-minute training sessions a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, with a group of trainers. Though the eating and the exercise plan is challenging, the variety of activities and the quick progress will make the experience fun and rewarding.

Anyone in the Detroit area who needs to lose eighty pounds or more and has received approval from a doctor is able to audition for this program. Total commitment is required because the goal is to lose that eighty pounds and some. That means no cheating on the diet or missing exercise sessions. Auditions are held at the Power House Gym every Saturday afternoon. More information about the challenge can be found at the official Get Downsized website.