That's Fit

Need a challenge for the upcoming year? Then consider this one -- the National Body Challenge 2008, sponsored by Discovery Health. It's a free, comprehensive fitness and weight-loss challenge that provides the tools and inspiration for getting in shape, shedding those extra pounds, and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Who couldn't use that kind of motivation?

Mark your calendar for December 27, 2007 -- that's when you can register online -- and get ready to access online and television tools beginning January 5, 2008. The challenge lasts for eight weeks -- it ends March 2, 2008 -- and in that amount of time, anything is possible.

Once registered, participants will establish their goals and create customized plans to suit their needs. It all starts with a weigh in -- either online or at one of four mall kick-off celebrations, taking place at Alderwood Mall, Seattle, WA; Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL; Columbia Mall, Columbia, MD; and Short Hills Mall, Short Hills, NJ.

Here's what you get if you sign up, besides a kick in the pants to make good on your health goals: Free access to online customized meal plans with more than 1,000 nutritional recipes, a personalized weight and activity tracker, extensive information from doctors and health and fitness experts, a free eight-week membership to Bally Total Fitness (restrictions may apply), a weekly newsletter, and more.

Ready to give it a go? Click here to get started. What have you got to lose, besides a few pounds?