TSTC Slim & Trim Contest

Purpose of the Contest

Get slim and trim the fun way. Contestants will be competing with each other to see who will lose the most body mass and most weight loss. Everyone wins – because you lose the unwanted weight and develop healthy living habits. The winners will keep the entry fee.

Duration of the contest

January 20, 2009 through May 1, 2009

Participation Fee: $10.00

Rules

1. Entry fee to be paid at the cashiers and weigh in with campus nurse.

2. Complete the appropriate forms with campus nurse.

3. Emily Gonzales, campus nurse, will take your weight at the beginning of the contest. This information will be kept strictly confidential. A before and after picture will be taken and kept with your progress chart. You may weigh yourself as often as you like.

4. Diet pills, surgery, and or injections of any kind are strictly prohibited. Please lose weight the healthy way.

Late Entries

Late contestants may enter however please keep in mind you will be competing with those who started the contest on Day 1.

Determining the Winner

On May 1, 2009, two winners will be determined. The deciding factors will be based on most pounds lost and most loss of BMI (body mass index).

Available Resources on Campus

* Monthly support meeting

* Weekly e-mails will be sent to contestant offering helpful hints on how to have a healthier life style.

* Field House facilities:

Weight Room, Cardio Room, Racquet Ball Courts, Aerobics, Belly and Zumba Dancing

Field House hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

* Walking on Campus: Planter to Building A, ¼ of a mile.

* Cafeteria: Will offer one healthy dish everyday.

* Library: Has an array of books set aside for maintaining a healthy living.

* Wellness Website: additional resources and websites that encourage healthy living.