Typically I write about specific entrepreneurial insights, lessons and other knowledge that I have gained and find valuable enough to share. However, on occasion I take the time to write about a topic or effort that I believe in and can affect us both at home and in the professional world. I would like to take this opportunity to spotlight the efforts of Dan Vega and Jeff Frahm in creating The Slim Down Challenge.

The Slim Down Challenge was created by Dan Vega, entrepreneur and nationally known speaker, and Jeff Frahm, entrepreneur and development agent of Subway, to raise awareness of healthier choices and combat obesity in the family and the workforce.

The Slim Down Challenge is a contest where everyone who loses, wins! With the collaboration of nationally recognized celebrities and health experts, such as Jared Fogle and his Club 245 Charity, The Slim Down Challenge rewards Americans who lose 25 pounds with various prizes worth thousands, as well as encouraging America to do their part in creating a better and healthier future for our children.

With obesity at an all time high, people eating unhealthy and health issues going through the roof…when is enough going to be enough? Many people do not start their path to a healthier life because they do not have proper incentive, adequate support or the needed knowledge and information to initiate the change. Dan Vega and Jeff Frahm recognized this and they developed The Slim Down Challenge. They will be producing nationwide events with all day education about the proper motivation and making healthy choices. The proper tools, knowledge and support can be found at these events and continued support via membership will be offered as well. The real incentive should be living a healthier lifestyle, trimming the fat and being able to enjoy life more. But, Dan and Jeff realize that some people need added incentive and they are offering individual prizes worth thousands of dollars each to every person that loses the required 25 pounds and keeps it off!

To keep up to date and know when The Slim Down Challenge is coming to a city near you, become a fan on their Facebook Fan Page. You can also subscribe to their Twitter feed.

Once again, I would like to commend Dan Vega, Jeff Frahm and The Slim Down Challenge for all of their efforts. I wish every person who takes the challenge success. And to the rest of you, regardless of whether you are in the US or another country, quit eating all of that processed food, get proper sleep and adequate exercise. The longer and healthier you live the more you can contribute and make a difference in the world. And all entrepreneurs have some level of desire to make a difference or you wouldn’t be an entrepreneur. Here is to better choices and a healthier lifestyle.