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Great in 8 Weeks Basics - Team Motivation for a Healthier You!
Team efforts are needed for optimal success! Individuals Welcome!
“Great in 8 Weeks” is a program designed to help you achieve health and happiness. It is a simple plan of healthy eating and healthy living, resulting in possible weight loss and probable gain of healthy habits. Ask someone who has participated in the past – they will tell you it works if you diligently follow the program!!
The program will run for eight weeks. The cost to participate is $25. ($5 goes to administrator fees, and the other $20 will go toward prizes.) If you have been looking for direction in health and if you think you have what it takes to be a member of a competitive team, please consider signing up for this program! Whether you have a few pounds (or more) to lose, or if you wish to build stamina and strength and develop a healthier life, it will be fun for all.
Sign up as teams of four (4) and each team will select a team captain. YOUR TEAM is your best support system! Each team will be encouraged to come up with a team name. Individuals may also sign up, but they will only be able to earn the individual prizes.
Basic Rules:
Each day you will keep track of your points earned and record them on your tracking sheet.
Points you can earn are:
Ø 10 points – eating 10 foods from the positive food list which includes fruits, vegetables, whole wheat, low fat dairy, and proteins.
Ø 10 points – eating 5 fruits and vegetables as part of your 10 positive foods.
Ø 10 points for drinking the specified ounces of water.
Ø 20 points for exercising at least 31 minutes a day.
Ø 5 points for not eating after 8:00 PM.
Ø 5 points for completing a daily calendar task of your choosing. (see attached list)
Ø 5 points for spending a few minutes in meditation/prayer each day.
Ø 5 points for spending a few minutes in uplifting reading/scriptures each day.
At the end of the 8 weeks – the top 2 teams and the top individuals with the most points will earn a share of the money collected from participants. A bonus prize will also be awarded to the person with the highest percentage inches lost. You may only earn 1 prize so at least 12 individuals will receive a share of the winnings.
If you are willing to give your best effort, this program is for you! You will develop habits for better nutrition, better health, and a better relationship with God. Success is just around the corner, so read on for more details.
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