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2026 Weight Loss Challenge

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Welcome to the West Hills Weight Loss Challenge. 

We are excited to see where 2026 takes us. 

Mark your calendars for March 21.

Our final workout and challenge award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 @ 8 a.m. We will start with a group workout in the Fitness Center and then convene in the West Hills Lobby to announce the winners of the Weight Loss Challenge and celebrate your accomplishments!

Throughout the challenge, let us know how it is going.

We would love to hear how things are going and any questions or concerns you may be experiencing throughout our time together. Please use the feedback form to the right to check in now and again. We would love to hear from you.

Schedule your check in time with Evan Kohler by emailing him your availability.  You can chose to meet in online or in person. If you would like to meet at the club, Evan will meet you in the West Hills lobby.

Love to hear from you.

Feedback form

Weekly challenges

Submit your average step count from Jan. 12–16 by Saturday, Jan. 17. The team with the highest average step count wins. 

Report your steps here.

What should you be drinking? Water, lots and lots of water. (What this quick video on why water is essential.) Keep a log from Jan. 19–23 of the oz of water you drank each day. Report the weekly average consumed by Saturday, Jan. 24.

Body weight x .05 = # oz. a day (150 lbs x .05 = 75 oz a day)

Report your weekly average here.

 

During one of your training sessions this week, your trainer will time everyone's plank hold and encourage each other to keep holding as long as possible! An average of the team time will be submitted—the team with the longest average wins.

Trainer will report results.

We want to see how you are doing on your macro plan. On Thursday, Feb. 5, snap a picture of your meals, post them on your Facebook or Instagram accounts, and mention @WestHillsAthleticClub OR send the photo to your trainer. The team with the most participants posting meals will be the winner.

Results tallied from social media

Bring Sally Up Bring Sally Down, those lyrics sound familiar? During your training session, you will be squatting up, down, and holding to the song “ Bring Sally Up”. Yes, your legs will be on fire, see if you can last the whole song. The times each team member completes will be recorded and the highest average wins.

Trainer will report results

Who doesn't like a costume contest? Monday or Tuesday (whatever is your first workout of the week) will be a dress-up day! We want to see your absolute best gym fit. Team pictures will be taken and posted on social media, and our followers will vote on their favorite. The team with the highest votes wins the point.

Grab a bosu ball and focus because we are going to be working on some balance. This challenge will get progressively harder, the goal is to have the most participants still on the bosu by the end of the challenge.

Trainer will report results

A series of questions related to the West Hills will be asked. You and your team will work together to answer the questions—you had better be quick to answer as you only have 30 seconds! The team with the highest number of correct answers wins.

Trainer will report results

Line up and give me burpees! Your team will work together to pass the 25lb plate down the line with a burpee in between. The team to complete the challenge in the shortest time wins.

Trainer will report results

Individual Challenge Winner

ChallengeWinner
1—Steps 
2—Water 
3—Plank 
4—Meal PostN/A
5—SquatsN/A
6—CostumeN/A
7—Balance 
8—Club TriviaN/A
9—BurpeesN/A

Team Challenge Winner

ChallengeTeam Winner
1—Steps 
2—Water 
3—Plank 
4—Meal Post 
5—Squats 
6—Costume 
7—Balance 
8—Club Trivia 
9—Burpees 

Your trainer will report the results of the week 3 challenge.

Teams and times

Monday and Wednesday

TimesPersonal
Trainers		Ptcps*Weekly 
Challenge 
Points 		Weight Loss 
Ranking    
5–6 a.m.Josh   
noon–1 p.m.Josh   
5:30–6:30 p.m.Owen/Dave   

*Ptcps—Number of participants

Tuesday and Thursday

TimesPersonal
Trainers		Ptcps*Weekly 
Challenge 
Points 		Weight Loss 
Ranking 
5–6 a.m.Elle   
8–9 a.m.Elle   
12:30–1:30 p.m.Evan   
5:30–6:30 p.m.Andrew   

 *Ptcps—Number of participants

Meet the Personal Trainers

If you have a question or concern, please feel free to reach out to your trainer or Evan Kohler.
Directory

Top 3 Individuals

#1 Participant—

#2 Participant—

#3 Participant—

Top 3 Teams

#1  

#2 

#3 

 
TeamPart. #Initial 
Weight		Pounds
Loss		Percent Lost 
M & W: 5-6 a.m.    
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total    
T & TH: 5–6 a.m.    
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total    
M & W: noon–1 p.m.     
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total    
T & TH: 12:30–1:30 p.m.    
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total    
M/W 5:30-6:30 p.m.    
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total    
T & TH : 5:30–6:30 p.m.    
     
     
     
     
     
Team Total     

Challenge overview and macronutrients education

Customized Macro Plan

When you registered you should have answered various questions to help determine you customized macro plan. If you have not received your macros, please reach out to Evan Kohler to let him know.

Macronutrient education

Join Evan Kohler, coordinator of the Weight Loss Team Challenge, provides an informative session on the building blocks of nutrition. Evan breaks down: • What macronutrients are–the essential nutrients your body needs for energy and overall health. • Why they matter–how the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats can support your weight loss and wellness goals. • How to track them effectively–practical tips and tools to help you stay on target. This overview will help you understand what Macronutrients are and the Weight Loss Challenge your approach to your weight loss journey giving  you the knowledge and confidence to make smarter choices.

Digital Food Scale

You should use a digital food scale to assist in your macro tracking. 

Tracking App

small cronometer app

A great tool to assist you in tracking your macros is the Cronometer: Calorie Counter app. You can find it on the Google Play or the Apple Store.

See below for an app overview.
 

 

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Chronometer Google Play
Cronometer Apple Store QR
Cronometer Apple Store
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Recommended digital food scales

Resources

High Protein Recipes

Need more protein macros? Here are some great recipes to try to bump your percentages.

Protein Pancakes

MACROS
25P / 30C / 8F

Pancake recipe

Omelet Breakfast

MACROS
36P / 31C / 9F

Omelet Recipe

Quinoa Bowl

MACROS
43P / 40C / 10F

Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Chicken Burrito

MACROS
40P / 30C / 11F

Chicken Burrito

Tortilla Pizza

MACROS
35P / 21C / 16F

Tortilla Pizza Recipe

Protein Ice Cream

MACROS
28P / 35C / 10F

Ice Cream Recipe

Reasons to drink more water.

Body weight x .05 = # oz. a day (150 lbs x .05 = 75 oz a day)

Intro to Cronometer