Great workout this morning!!

Congrats to all the people who woke up early on a cold Saturday morning and showed up at the park! You should be so proud of yourselves!! Not only did you show up, but you really rocked that workout!

We had a lot of fun this morning and hope you did too. Remember to focus on the positives when you're working out! Negative chatter in your head will make the workouts harder and less fun!
Congratulate yourself for everything you did and for giving it your all. And don't compare yourself to other people! Focus on your goals and how good you're going to feel when you've reached your goals!

We know you can do it!!!!

Mindy and Livio

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

The Challenge is almost here and we're getting excited!  We're getting a couple hundred phone calls per day so will try to answer as many questions as possible for you here.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions:

1.  Is it too late to sign up?

     A:  No, there is no deadline.  We will still have people signing up in February and even March.  We welcome the opportunity for anyone to join to improve their health at any time.

2.  Can I bring my entry on Saturday instead of mailing it in?

     A:  Yes, but please staple your entry form, entry fee and photo with your name on it.  We will be getting several hundred entries handed to us, so please make sure all your info is together.

3.  What if I can't make it to one or more workouts?

      A:  The Saturday workouts are a lot of fun and very helpful, but they are only a small part of the program.  If you can't make it, it's ok.  We'll be emailing you workouts and nutrition plans for the other days of the week.  

4.  Am I too old/too young?

      A:  We have participants from 8-80 and all different fitness levels.  There are all different age and fitness levels and you will work out according to your level.

5.  What are the fitness levels?

       A.  There are beginners to hard core athletes at the workouts.  There are people that need to lose 5 lbs and people that need to lose 50 or more.  We are trained professionals and divide the group up into different levels of fitness.  It's important to work out of your comfort zone in order to gain benefit, yet work within your level of fitness.  We will work with you and help you.

Naples Weight Loss Challenge Begins January 10th

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

Need entry form?

If you need an entry form for the Challenge, please email fitnessproductions@comcast.net and put "entry form request" in the subject.

There is no deadline to enter, but the sooner you send in your entry, the sooner you'll start getting info to help you reach your goals - and maybe win that $1000 grand prize!!!

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