Have you ever watched the Biggest Loser and thought - I wish I could do that!?!
Well if you have - what's stopping you? It's set to start at the first of the year - just in time for your new years resolutions!
Who?
you, your friends, your family, your coworkers - the more the better!
Why?
get in shape/tone up/find fitness buddies/learn good habits
When?
Jan - Mar (three months to do it the slow healthy way)
What?
support network with all the tolls needed for those looking to get into shape
a contest with prizes (cash/makeover/photo shoot) to those who lose the greatest percentage of weight
DON'T BE SHY!
This is not just for the extremely overweight. It is about being healthy
and working towards a better you!
If you don't know anyone that is doing it you will after you join. Or invite friends to do it too. If your work is not already doing it - have them start! The more people involved - the more we can do to make this really work for the people that really want to make a change!
Signing up is easy!
Go to
http://myspace.com/biggestloserpdx
Just click Add as friend! (optional - just a way to pass along info)
Then go to:
(it is an amazing website that has calorie/activity/weight/measurement tracking
and recipe support and more)
Add me as a friend: my username= cavilleri
Then join our group!
http://teams.sparkpeople.com/biggestloserpdx
What you do next is up to you...four ways to participate!
COMPETITION MODE
~come to an official weigh in (private one on one weighings - no public display of results)
~bring $10** for the competition (ALL money goes to the prizes)
~keep track of your goals and progress weekly on the site (in the blog section)
~find fitness buddies
~come to healthy dinner nights out
~find fitness activities in your area to join in on
~come to the final weigh in and see how much you've accomplished!
PLAY AT HOME MODE
~not motivated by a cash
prize?
~do all the same but ditch the $10 fee and the official weigh in
~you enjoy all the benefits of the program except eligibility to win prizes
SUPPORT MODE
~if you have a friend that is doing it and you want to support them
~if you have gotten into shape and want to share tips
~if you have a service to provide to help people reach their goals
~if you want to donate any items for winners or participants
~looking for hairdressers/beauticians/massage therapist for grand prize***
OUT OF TOWNER MODE
Take four photos:
~a close up photo
on New Years Day (or after) with a newspaper so we can see the date
~a full body in
the same outfit with the same newspaper held to the side
~the same full body WITHOUT the paper
~before the end
date take another full body shot and email all four photos to
portlandloser@gmail.com
Remember the more people that join and participate the better this will work for all involved. Getting in shape can be tough - but it is a lot easier when you know that you are not alone!
Special prize for the person that recruits the most
active contest participants.
Again don't be shy - whether you just want to tone up or you need to lose serious weight - make today the day you commit to doing it! We'll be here to help!
*cash prizes to the top three losers (based on percentage of weight lost)
currently working on a full makeover for the grand prize winner complete with a
professional photo shoot to show off the new you! Also working on "swag"
bags for all participants in the competition - more detail later.
**the fee is totally optional but required to be eligible for the prize. this is not a scam - some people are just more motivated by the chance to win some dough!
***donators are welcome to
advertise on our sites - great free publicity!
