* CONTEST *

This is a 12 week weight loss contest for women who are looking to get on track with a good plan for the remainder of 2009 and into 2010...Compete for mostly health, diet, and fitness related prizes such as massage, personal fitness training, fitness evaluations, nutritional supplements, and more...Over $1500 in prizes are available!...

Here are the companies contributing prizes so far...

David Keenan...Clinton Township...(Personal Training & Massage) http://www.fitnessobjective.com
Breanne Loffredi...Eastpointe...(Massage Therapist) http://massagebybreanne.weebly.com/
Samantha Vaughan...Chesterfield...(Massage Therapist)... (586) 665-0301
Dolores DeGiacomo...New Jersey...(Life Coach)... http://www.coachingforlifetoday.com
General Nutrition Centers (GNC)... http://www.gnc.com
Catherine Hilker...Pleasant Ridge...(Feng Shui Practitioner)... http://www.catherinehilker.com
Heather Williams...(Certified Hypnotherapist)... http://www.hypnosiswithheather.com
Sue Birkam...Shelby Township...(Life Coach)... http://freedomlifecoachingcompany.com/
Debbie Howard...Clinton Township...(Celtic Reading)... http://www.relaxingtouchmassage.com
Michelle Cunningham...Birmingham...(Licensed Esthetician)... http://skinjunkie.blogspot.com and http://www.virtuososalon.com

Special thanks to... http://detroitmommies.com

HOW IT WORKS:
There will be 7 weigh-ins (the initial one...and 6 others about every 2 weeks)...
The 12 week program is being extended by 1 week to accommodate anticipated schedules during the holiday season...(This contest will last 92 days overall)...

Due to everyone's busy schedule, there will not be a set weigh-in date...
You simply call and make an appointment to come weigh in at a time that is convenient for you within 1 week before the deadline...

Winners will be determined by the % of weight lost rather than pounds...
Everyone is encouraged to publicly list their starting weight, but it is not required...
Weigh-ins are conducted and recorded privately...
The first names of contestants and the results (% gained or lost) will be posted on this website...
There will be a prize winner for each weigh-in...(If no one loses weight, then no winner will be declared.)...There will also be a cumulative grand prize winner at the end of the entire contest...

RULES & SCORING:
The winner is the contestant who loses the highest % of weight from their previous weigh-in...
You may choose to weigh in as early as 1 week before each deadline...
There is no disqualification if you miss a weigh-in deadline...
There is a penalty of +2% added to your cumulative total if you miss a deadline for any reason...
Keep in mind that penalties do not count against you for the next bi-weekly results...
Some people may choose to utilize a bit of strategy when timing weigh-ins (or missing weigh-ins)...
In case of a tie, a winner will be declared by the most cumulative % of weight loss (including penalties) up to that point in the contest...Secondary tiebreaker is determined by most cumulative pounds lost (not including penalties)...

RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that participants strive to lose weight as part of a long term goal...Do not attempt to go on crash diets or over train with dangerous amounts of exercise for the sake of this contest...Please use caution and seek professional advice if you are unsure of how to safely proceed...You are encouraged to check with your doctor before participating in this contest or any other similar program...

There may be opportunities for group events such as scheduled indoor and outdoor walks, small class workouts, and possibly other meetings where you can support each other...

Contestants can take 40% off the regular prices for personal fitness training if they choose to schedule sessions on their own time...Offer expires on 12-31-09...Call for details... (586) 791-2524

SIGN-UP REQUIREMENTS:
Contact...David Keenan
Apply by email... fitnessobjective@yahoo.com or by phone... (586) 791-2524 ...
You will be asked to provide your full name, address, email, phone number, age, height, and approximate weight...Your contact information will be kept confidential...
You will be required to sign a consent form...
I will be happy to meet with you to discuss before you decide to participate...

LOCATION:
36939 Harper Avenue #2, Clinton Township, MI 48035
(Located at 16 Mile Rd./ Harper area)...
You will be given precise directions before you come to sign up...
This is a home business location, so you will need to be comfortable with that in order to participate...Call or email for more details... (586) 791-2524
fitnessobjective@yahoo.com

COST & PAYMENT DUE DATE:
$15 if you make payment by 11-1-09...
or late application is $20 by 11-8-09...

This cost covers the entire 12 week program.
(Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted.)...

Reserve your spot now!...Do not wait until the last minute...
The deadline is 11:59 PM...on Sunday...11-8-09...
This is also the deadline for the initial weigh-in...

WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONS:
The deadline is 11:59 PM on the final day listed for each weigh-in period...
Call for your appointment to be sure you can fit it in... (586) 791-2524
Appointments must be scheduled by phone...(not email)...
Same day appointments may be available, but not guaranteed...
You may schedule a set time for each weigh-in period, if that makes it easier for you...

INITIAL WEIGH-IN DEADLINE...SUNDAY 11-1 TO SUNDAY 11-8...

COLLEEN...MELISSA...LIZ...JOETTE...CARRIE L...MEAGAN...& CARRIE D...
have weighed in...Good luck (discipline and effort) to everyone... :)

Win the prizes listed below!...

WEEK 2...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 11-16 to Sunday 11-22...
Massage (1 hour)...with Breanne...Eastpointe...($40 value)...
http://massagebybreanne.weebly.com
Fitness Evaluation (2-3 hours)...with David...Clinton Township...($40 value)... http://www.fitnessobjective.com
2 Life Coaching Sessions (1 hour each)...with Sue...by phone consultation...($100 value)...
http://freedomlifecoachingcompany.com/

LIZ              - 3.62 % ...WINNER!
COLLEEN  - 3.44 %
JOETTE    - 3.29 %
CARRIE L - 2.64 %
MELISSA - 2.49 %
CARRIE D - 2.23 %
MEAGAN - 1.99 %

WEEK 4...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 11-30 to Sunday 12-6...
Massage (1 hour)...with Samantha...Call 586-665-0301...At Your Location...($40 value)...
GNC Product...Be-Hot Exercise Enhancing Turbo Pak...($49.99 value)...
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3478965&kwCatId=
Hypnotherapy Consultation & Mini Session...with Heather...Clinton Township...($85 value)...
http://www.hypnosiswithheather.com/

MELISSA     - 2.03 % ...WINNER!
COLLEEN    - 0.96 %
JOETTE       - 0.38 %
MEAGAN     + 0.34 %
CARRIE L    + 0.37 %
CARRIE D    + 0.98 %

WEEK 6...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 12-14 to Sunday 12-20...
European Facial...with Michelle...Birmingham...($90 value)...
http://skinjunkie.blogspot.com ... http://www.virtuososalon.com
Personal Training (1 hour)...with David...Clinton Township...($40 value)...
http://www.fitnessobjective.com
2 Life Coaching Sessions (1 hour each)...with Sue...by phone consultation...($100 value)...
http://www.freedomlifecoachingcompany.com

MEAGAN     - 2.75 %... WINNER!
CARRIE D. - 1.87 %
MELISSA     + 0.67 %
JOETTE      + 1.00 %
COLLEEN    + 1.79 %
CARRIE L.   + 2.00 %



WEEK 8...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 1-4 to Sunday 1-10...
Massage (1 hour)...with Breanne...Eastpointe...($40 value)...
http://massagebybreanne.weebly.com
Life Coaching Consultation...with Dolores...by phone consultation...($100 value)...
http://www.coachingforlifetoday.com

CARRIE L. - 1.82 % ...WINNER!
MELISSA   - 1.36 %
CARRIE D. - 0.76 %
MEAGAN    - 0.01 %
COLLEEN + 0.00 %
JOETTE      + 2.00 %

WEEK 10...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 1-18 to Sunday 1-24...
Massage (1 hour)...with David...Clinton Township...($40 value)...
http://www.fitnessobjective.com
GNC Product...Be-Cleansed Complete Detox Kit...($49.99 value)...
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3480814&kwCatId=
2 Life Coaching Sessions (1 hour each)...with Sue...by phone consultation...($100 value)...
http://freedomlifecoachingcompany.com

CARRIE L.   - 2.05 % ...WINNER!
MEAGAN      - 1.09 %
CARRIE D.   - 1.01 %
MELISSA      - 0.68 %
COLLEEN     + 0.84 %
JOETTE        + 2.00 %

WEEK 12...Weigh-In Deadline...Monday 2-1 to Sunday 2-7...
Massage (1 hour)...with Samantha...Call 586-665-0301...At Your Location...($40 Value)...
Celtic Reading...with Debbie...Clinton Township... http://www.relaxingtouchmassage.com
Feng Shui Consultation (2 hours)...with Catherine...At Your Location...($200 value)...
http://www.catherinehilker.com

CARRIE L.    - 4.30 %...WINNER!
MEAGAN      - 0.85 %
CARRIE D.    - 0.01 %
MELISSA      +0.01 %
COLLEEN     +0.56 %
JOETTE        +2.00 %

GRAND PRIZE WINNER...(Most Cumulative % Of Weight Loss)...
Fitness Evaluation (2-3 hours)...with David...Clinton Township...($40 value)...
http://www.fitnessobjective.com
4 Personal training Sessions (1 hour each)...with David...Clinton Township...($130 value)...
http://www.fitnessobjective.com
4 Life Coaching Sessions (1 hour each)...with Sue...by phone consultation...($200 value)...
http://freedomlifecoachingcompany.com
Massage (1 hour)...with Breanne...Eastpointe...($40 value)...
http://massagebybreanne.weebly.com
GNC Product...Be-Wholesome Health & Beauty Vitapak...($59.99 value)...A GNC tote bag is included...
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3478966&kwCatId=

CARRIE L.   - 10.8 % +2.0 % Penalty = - 8.8 %......GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
MEAGAN     - 6.6 %
MELISSA    - 5.6 %
CARRIE D.   - 5.1 %
COLLEEN    - 0.8 %
JOETTE       - 2.6%   +6.0 % Penalty =  + 3.4 %

6 people lost a total of 52.6 pounds...Great job...and keep it going!
Thanks to everyone for participating!


Would anyone else like to contribute a prize to our contestants?
Contact David at fitnessobjective@yahoo.com ...(586) 791-2524

GROUP WALKS SCHEDULED AT DODGE PARK...
Friday......11-20...at 10:30 AM... COMPLETED
Sunday...11-22...at 12:00 PM... COMPLETED
Friday......11-27...at 10:30 AM...(day after Thanksgiving)...COMPLETED
Sunday...11-29...at 12:00 PM...COMPLETED

Saturday...12-5...at 2:30 PM...COMPLETED

Dodge Park is located on Utica Rd. & Dodge Park...in Sterling Heights...
http://local.yahoo.com/info-34736335-dodge-park-sterling-heights
We will meet at the pavilion right next to the parking lot...

The walk length will be 2.5 to 5 miles (your option)...
and typically last last 45 minutes to 2 hours...

Our walk may be combined with members of the following groups...
Feel free to join, but it is not required...
Sterling Heights Walking Group... http://walkers.meetup.com/357/
Royal Oak Walking Group... http://walkers.meetup.com/404/

Please, call if you will be attending any of the walks, so that we know to look for you...
Call David Keenan... (586) 791-2524

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