National Weight Loss Contest Recruits Top Fitness Experts to Make New Years Resolutions Come True
Puyallup, WA (PRWeb) January 10, 2006 -- This New Year, weight loss resolutions stand a better chance because of The Fit America Contest, with prizes valued at a total of over $50,000. With no entry fee and free weight-loss tools, this contest aspires to change the shape of the nation. Now the country's top fitness leaders are joining forces to make that happen.
"There is an expert on the Fit America Contest forum for every question a participant can ask. We have doctors, dietitians, physical therapists, personal trainers, authors, boxing pros and a celebrity chef," said the contest organizer, Annette Hudson. "These experts are leaders in their fields and they are generously donating their time to answer questions and help the Fit America Contest participants reach their goals."
One challenge to contestants is that the contest takes place online. There is no weight-loss ranch and no hands-on help. Participants are required to take their fitness into their own hands and keep "showing up" each day. This is where the fitness experts come in. Contestants visit the fitness forum at http://www.myfitnesstrainer.com/forums/index.php and the experts help them to perfect their personal weight loss programs.
Many participants are benefiting from this resource. "I think this contest is amazing," said Elizabeth Blair, a Fit America Contest participant who has already lost 3 inches. "The wide variety of experts on the fitness forum is incredible."
For those who are getting a slow start on their New Year's resolutions, it is not too late to join the contest. Entries will be accepted through February 28, 2007. Contestants will follow any safe diet and exercise plan to lose weight competitively until April 1, 2007. All participants will win a free membership to MyFitnessTrainer.com (http://www.MyFitnessTrainer.com.) The fitness forum is open to all those who are striving to lose weight this New Year.
The Fit America Contest is free to everyone, and everyone has a chance to win. Winners are chosen subjectively, using measurements, photos and a short essay. Those who would like to enter the contest should go to http://www.FitAmericaContest.com.
Contact:
Annette Hudson
253-219-8815
P.O. Box 731295
Puyallup, WA 98373
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