Start Here!
 Take the Challenge—you have nothing to lose but some extra weight. And everything to gain, including health, energy, more joy—in other words, your best life possible! It’s easy:
Step 1: Click here or on the Make the Commitment tab above.
Step 2: Fill out the registration page and then click submit.
Step 3: Print out the Contract With Myself and sign it to signify your commitment to living a healthier life.
Step 4: Once you’ve signed the contract, you're ready to get started. Simply click the My Challenge Plan link (above right) to begin.
Note From Bob
Ready for a Challenge? That’s exactly what losing weight and becoming healthier is—a challenging journey with highs and lows and life-changing rewards. Many of you have been on this journey before and may be wondering: What’s so different about my approach?
The major difference is that I don’t hand you a diet and expect you to completely overhaul your eating and exercise habits overnight. Instead, I’ll guide you through gradual changes that will take off the pounds, and will keep your weight down next year, in 10 years, and even 50 years down the road. I’m not fixated on shedding pounds quickly—instead, I’m focused on helping you find a way of living that will keep you at a healthy weight for life. Hence, the Best Life Diet. This plan, which is available as a book and companion website (TheBestLife.com), offers a three-phased program that takes you through both weight loss and maintenance. As a member of the Challenge, you'll get a plan based on The Best Life Diet, just not as detailed. If you need more support, consider joining TheBestLife.com, which offers a number of benefits, including:
• Extensive menu plans tailored to your specific calorie needs and food preferences
• A comprehensive recipe database
• Interactive food and exercise logs. Enter what you’ve eaten and how much you’ve exercised, and we’ll give you feedback on how you’re doing.
• Support from thousands of members who can offer advice and companionship
• Help from a team of dietitians and exercise experts who will personally answer all your questions
Over the course of this Challenge year, you will be exhilarated when you see the numbers drop on the scale, and may feel frustrated when they don’t. You’ll be proud of yourself when you’ve had a week of eating well and exercising, and upset with yourself when you don’t. This will be a challenging year; my hope for you is that you don’t give up. Remember, the longer you practice healthy behaviors, the easier it gets. And the reward—living your best life—is invaluable.
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How to Begin the Program
The Challenge is based on Bob Greene’s weight-loss philosophy of making small, gradual changes that will add up to big results. If you haven't already signed the Contract With Myself, do so now by clicking the Make the Commitment tab (above left). Then, you can start the program by clicking the My Challenge Plan button above.
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Note From Oprah
Years ago, I was stuck on the diet rollercoaster. I’d lose weight, only to gain it back—and more. When I hit 237 pounds in 1992, I’d nearly lost hope of ever achieving a healthy weight. But with Bob Greene’s help, I was able to do it. We did it in two steps: First I became active, and then I improved my diet. Throughout the entire process, I forced myself to face the really tough questions, like why I overeat and why I need to turn to food for comfort. I began addressing big, painful issues, like how much I really loved myself and why I allowed my life to get so out of balance. Once I figured these things out, I not only gained control over my weight, but over my life, too.
You’ve come to this website to take the weight-loss challenge, and I want to assure you that if you let Bob be your guide, it doesn’t have to be so hard. He’ll show you how to gradually make the changes that will get you off the diet rollercoaster once and for all. Start by signing this contract with yourself; it’s the first step to achieving your goals. Believe in yourself and that you can achieve the best life possible. You deserve it!
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