LOSE BIG, GAIN BIG
Purpose
According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of the United States is obese, 25.8 million have Diabetes and 67 million have High Blood Pressure. These three ailments are precursors to other diseases that can cause worser consequences.
Even though we all lead busy lives with either school, work and family we have a responsibility to those around us and ourselves, to make steps in the right direction by changing our lifestyles. The "microwave mentality" that we have created in our society has made us become accustomed to convenience and ease. If we are not careful and do not become more health conscious then the generations that follow us will lack the same facts and knowledge that we do.
The purpose of "LOSE BIG, GAIN BIG" is to encourage people to take charge of their lives through exercise and healthy eating. Simultaneously, we emphasize biblical components in order to achieve a healthier way of life!
What are we doing?
"LOSE BIG, GAIN BIG" is essentially a "Biggest Loser" Competition held at Sigsbee Church of Christ here in Spartanburg. This competition gives participants the chance to change their lives through eating and exercising.
How it works:
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This contest will run over the course of six weeks
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Every two weeks all particiapants "weigh in" and everyone's weight loss will be recorded and converted to total percentage weight loss
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At the end of the 6 weeks the contestant with the greatest percentage weight loss will win the Grand prize
Bonus Points
Contestants will be awarded extra bonus points for doing certain activities within the Spartanburg Community
1) Zumba or Yoga Class at the public library, or C.C. Woodson Community Center ($2 at the library, $5 at C.C. Woodson)
2) Attending the Hub City Farmer's Market on days of operations
And many more!!
Bonus points will be converted to percentage weight loss and added to everyone's personal score, so this can change the outcome of the overall winner!