Summer Slim-Down

The summer is a great time for getting outside. Whether you're into biking, walking, running or playing games with friends and fmaily, it's just easier to get out and exercise. Summer is also a time for BBQs, family gathering and trips to the cabin - all of which include gorging on your favorite meals and eating tasty deserts. I for one have done more eating than exercising this summer and feel it's time for a little Weight08 motivation.

The next round of Weight08 will begin Friday, July 22nd. This is both the official weigh-in date and first day to earn exercise points. Up for a little change? We're going to try a couple different things this round:

1. We're going to shorten it from 12 to 8 weeks. (The competition period will run July 22nd - September 16th.)


2. We're going to sweeten the pot. Entry fees will increase to $20 (due ASAP). We will keep the same weekly pay-ins for the lowest three point earners ($3, $2 and $1 respectively).


3. More ways to earn - $5 will be awarded to the top point earner each week. If there is a tie, that money will carry over to the following week and the person with the highest two-week total will earn both. (You must report your points by Sunday to be eligible for these bonus bucks.)

Please let me know by Wednesday, July 20th if you are interested in participaing. As alwasy, please feel free to invite friends, family and co-workers. The more people around you focused on eating better and exercising the better you'll do.

P.S. A regular (12-week) round is tentatively scheduled for this fall (October 14th - January 6th).