Fourth Annual Barstow “Lose to Win” Weight-Loss Challenge!

This competition is designed to jump start you to achieving a more fit, healthier you.

CHALLENGE DETAILS & GUIDELINES*

Entry Fee                   

• $79 entry fee per individual

The Benefits

• Fun and challenging way to become healthier!
• Learn how to exercise and eat right
• Free 3-month membership to Fitness MD 24-7 gym and all classes ($138 value)
• Potential to win up to $1,000 plus a one-year membership to Fitness MD 24-7 gym to continue your new, healthier lifestyle (only one prize package per person).

Registration              

• At Fitness MD 24-7 gym, 320 Main St.
• May 7 through June 8, 2012

Eligibility                   

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least 20 pounds to lose
• Have a body mass index (BMI) of more than 3. To determine your BMI, click here
• Commit to exercising at least five times per week
• Attend a minimum of three educational and fitness classes a week at Fitness MD 24-7 gym
• Fill out a medical questionnaire and a consent and release of liability form
• Participants cannot have had weight-loss surgery (including, Lap Band, gastric bypass, bariatric, or other)
• Complete a W9 tax form in the event you win a cash prize

12-WEEK CHALLENGE TIMELINE  

• Monday, June 11, to Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Initial weigh-in (all contestants):           

• June 11 through 13, 2-7 p.m., at Fitness MD 24-7 gym
• Each participant’s starting weight will be recorded. All weigh-ins will be recorded in a private room at Fitness MD 24-7 gym, and kept strictly confidential. At no time will weights be posted or announced. Only the amount of weight lost for each individual and their weight-loss percentage will be announced.

Mid-challenge weigh-in (all contestants):

• July 16 through 18, 2-7 p.m., Fitness MD 24-7 gym
• Each contestant will be responsible for having their mid-challenge weight officially recorded.
• Four teams of seven contestants will be chosen by Fitness M.D. 24-7 gym management and the fitness coaches. Those individuals deemed to have made the effort by losing weight and participating in the program during the first five weeks of the challenge will have a better chance to be selected. Each team will be assigned to a coach at Fitness MD 24-7 gym who will assist contestants in losing weight and living healthier.
• Teams from other community fitness centers may compete in the team competition.
• Non-coached Individual Contestant: All contestants not selected for a team at this point of the challenge may compete at their own pace for the non-coached individual awards.

Team member weigh-ins:

• August 6 -7, 2-7 p.m., Fitness MD 24-7 gym
• August 20 -21, 2-7 p.m., Fitness MD 24-7 gym

Final weigh-in (all contestants, individual and team members): 

• Tuesday, September 4, 2-7 p.m., Fitness MD, 24-7 gym 

CHALLENGE AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Winners will be determined by largest percentage of weight loss. Winners will be announced at an awards reception on September 14 (location TBA).

• Individual Winner: Individual with the highest weight-loss percentage from a team will receive $1,000 and a one-year membership to the Fitness MD 24-7 gym.
• Winning Team Members: Team members on the team with the highest average weight-loss percentage will each receive $300 plus a one-year membership to Fitness MD 24-7 gym.
• Individual Runner-Ups: Five individuals from any team with the highest weight-loss percentage will each receive a one-year membership to Fitness MD 24-7 gym.
• Non-Coached Individual Winner: Individual (who was participating in the challenge independently from the coached teams) with the highest weight-loss percentage will receive $500 and a one-year membership to the Fitness MD 24-7 gym.
• Non-Coached Individual Runner-up: Individual (who was participating in the challenge independently from the coached teams) with the second highest weight-loss percentage will receive $300 and a six-month membership to the Fitness MD 24-7 gym.

Congratulations on choosing to start a healthier lifestyle and participating in the 2012 Lose to Win Challenge.
For more information on participating in the contest, call 760-255-3639, or for sponsorship information, call 760-957-3347.

* Restrictions apply. The presenters reserve the right to make changes to the challenge as necessary and all committee decisions are final.