Everyone knows that losing weight is good for your health, but can it also win you cash? For Richmonders, the answer is YES!
The Greater Richmond area now has a fun and competitive way to lose weight. Fit Virginia is providing the motivation for you to take action of their health care issues making this coming year, making 2011 the year you achieve your goals. By providing cash prizes and discounts to fitness retailers we will motivate the Greater Richmond area to live healthier.
Here’s the skinny on this Richmond Weight Loss contest:
· Over $10,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs
· There are 3 categories that you can compete in; people with different size goals the ability to compete for a chance to win. Each category pays out the top 3 finishers.
· The goal is to lose the largest percentage of your body weight within your category. The category you compete in is based upon your Body Mass Index at the time of your initial weigh-in
· There are almost 20 fitness related sponsors offering discounts to their services to contestants. So you can save money on gyms memberships, personal trainers, and nutritionists.
· Fit Virginia provides free tools for contestants that allow you create goals and track them on our website.
A portion of all proceeds goes directly to the VCU T.E.E.N.S Program. The two year program is the only of its kind in Central Virginia and provides an amazing resource to help teens set and meet weight loss and health goals.
- Registration for the contest is open now through December 30th. The contest runs 90 days. There is a nominal fee that gives you access to Fit Virginia forums, discounts, and tips to keep you motivated.
- Weigh-ins can be done at either an official weigh-in sponsors location or at you doctors office. Doing this allows you to keep your privacy in the competition if you choose.
Enter today Richmond!
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