Double your chances to WIN!!

Double your chances of winning by signing up for a team!  You need 5 or more people and the team captain will get a free entry!  Working with your friends is a great way to bond and provides even more support! Email me at fitnessproductions@comcast.net with your team name so I can add it to the blog!

It's possible to win the $1000 team prize AND the $1000 individual prize!!

I can't think of a better way to start off 2009!

Happy New Year!

Prize Explanation and tips

The individual winner of the Challenge will be person (voted on by a panel of judges) who made the biggest transformation based on the before and after photos.  It's important to take a very good before photo so that we can clearly see your body.  Last year the judges deliberated for hours because some of the photos just weren't clear.  We knew some of the participants lost more weight than the photos showed, but they either had on loose clothing or the photo was from too far away!  

As for the team competition, the team captain is responsible for verifying the weight of the participants at the beginning and end of the competition and reporting it to us.

There are no public weigh ins but we will be holding you accountable for your own goals weekly!

Let's get ready to have some fun and get healthier in 2009!!!

WORKOUT AND SEMINAR TIMES AND LOCATIONS

8:30 am - Cambier Park - workout every Saturday 

12:00 - The seminars/lectures will take place every Saturday prior to the 12:30 workout at NCH Wellness North center

12:30 - NCH Wellness North Center workout

You'll also get passes for the NCH group fitness classes!

Please arrive 15 minutes early for the first workout so you can sign a release.

**locations are subject to changed

A Note From Last Year's Winner:

Here's a note from last year's winner who lost 44 lbs during the 10 week Challenge:

 "The Naples Weight Loss Challenge has given me the incentive, drive, motivation and support I need to accomplish my personal fitness goals. I have been able to get off 22 pounds since August 4th and Mindy and Livio are a big reason why. Their program gives us all the tools necessary to be successful. We are given weekly workouts, great food advice, group workouts and great feedback throughout the week concerning our food choices and exercise." The Challenge has been a huge success in my opinion.

Michael Giusto

WELCOME TEAMS!!

We'd like to welcome the following teams to the Challenge and congratulate your company for taking a stand in helping you achieve health and wellness!

TIB Bank

Arthrex - reigning Champions!!

Bank of Florida

Cancer Alliance of Naples

Barron Collier Companies

Downing Frye Realty

Raymond James

HCR Manorcare

ED NCH

F.O.A.M.S GROUP

YOLO

We have several others in the works and welcome everyone to get their company involved.  A team must have 5 members and can include friends and family as well as co-workers.  And yes - you can win the $1000 individual grand prize AND the $1000 team prize!!

Weekly Seminar topics

We've finalized the lecture/seminar topics and are pleased to be able to bring everyone all of the resources they need to succeed in reaching and sustaining their health and fitness goals.  The lectures will be at 12:00 on Saturdays at NCH Wellness North Center.  Below are the topics:

(subject to change)

January 10th: Top reasons to start a wellness program
January 17th: The Benefit of supplementation and it's  role in a complete fitness program

January 24th: Weight training: myths and truths

January 31st:  Your Body Image

  

February 7th: Losing weight and preventive medicine
February 14th: Supplements that assist weight loss
February 21st: Lose body fat with weight training
February 28th: Healthy cooking

 March 7th: Buying groceries for our diet/ healthy fats
 March 14th: Eating out - a list of healthy alternatives
 March 21st: Outdoor activities that can help us keep the weight off
 March 28th: Q & A open forum

 April 4th: Announcement of $1,000 WINNERS

New Challenge to Begin January 10, 2009!!

The second Naples Weight Loss Challenge is set to begin on January 10, 2009!  What a great way to start off the New Year!  

Here are the details:

• 12 weeks - Jan 10- April 4, 2009
  
• 2  Winners of $1000 - one individual and one team
  
• Nutrition Seminars
• Motivational Speakers
• Cooking class
• Weekly boot camp classes
• Access to over 100 Fitness Classes at NCH Wellness
• $15 for NCH Member $30 for non member

Stay tuned for more info!  

Post a question on the blog or call for more info:

If you'd like us to email you an entry form, please contact us at fitnessproductions@comcast.net

Livio Ferrari - 239-404-6765

Mindy Sylvester - 239-784-4868