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Largest Loser Weight Loss Programme

Made a New Year’s Resolution?  Want to lose some weight and get fit?

Then Why Not Sign Up to Charnwood’s Largest Loser - Sponsored by Ragdale Hall

This new 10 week weight loss programme aimed at 16+ years from the Active Together team at Charnwood Borough Council aims to advise you on getting more active, whilst teaching you some simple ways to help improve your diet.  Please note: You will not be provided with a diet to follow but will be given advice on diet, nutrition and exercise.

Spa ImageWith fortnightly weigh ins and optional workshops along with discounted opportunities to get more active, it’s the ideal option to get that New Years resolution underway.

The Prize

Logo for Ragdale HallThe Winner Will Receive a Ragdale Experience Day for 2 Worth £164! www.ragdale.co.uk

Logo for FusionOther prizes include 3 months gym membership at any Fusion Leisure Centre in the borough

How to Take Part

Read the Terms and conditions set out below.  Then REGISTER BY E-MAILING:

active.together@charnwood.gov.uk or call the Active Together Team on 01509 632534 and finally 

download our leaflet PDF Document Charnwood's Largest Loser Leaflet and Application Form (PDF Document, 1.16 Mb) which includes the application form which you need to complete and bring along to the first Weigh-in and Introduction Session. 

Terms and Conditions

Entry to the programme costs £5, and includes fortnightly weigh in sessions, 3 workshops on healthy eating and nutrition, and individual log book and the opportunity to attend….

  • All participants must be 16 or over.
  • Participants in Charnwoods Biggest Loser must live or work within Charnwood.
  • All participants must have signed up by the end of w/c 3rd February (end week 3)
  • All participants starting weight must have been verified by the Active Together team, at a weigh in by the end of week 3.
  • Participants will have there Body Fat %, weight, and muscle mass checked in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 10.
  • The final weigh in will take place w/c 19th March.
  • Participants must attend their final weigh in at the same venue as they initially registered or by attending a session earlier in the week.
  • However participants can choose which weigh ins they attend on weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9.
  • The participant crowned Charnwood’s Largest Loser will be the participant achieving the biggest percentage reduction in body fat % over the 10 week period.  Winning a Ragdale experience day for 2 at Ragdale Hall.
  • In the event of a tie all winners will be provided with a Ragdale Hall experience day.
  • The winner will be notified the week commencing 26th March.
  • All participants will be provided with a list of Active Together physical activity opportunities to attend during the biggest loser campaign.
  • Staff from Charnwood Borough council’s sport and recreation team are ineligible to take part.
  • All participants must be prepared to be photographed and agree to the use of such photography in future marketing & promotional material
     

Weigh ins and Workshops

£5 Entry fee FOR THE WHOLE COURSE excluding physical activity sessions. 

LOUGHBOROUGH GORSE COVERT

Mon 16th Jan

Weigh in and Introduction 4.30 - 5.15pm (1st Session) & 5.30 - 6.15pm (2nd Session)

Mon 30th Jan

Weigh in and Workshop on Healthy Eating starting at 5pm

Mon 13th Feb 

Weigh in and Guided Walk starting at 5pm

Mon 27th Feb 

Weigh in and Workshop - Cooking on a budget starting at 5pm

Mon 12th Mar 

Weigh in and Guided Walk starting at 5pm

Mon 19th Mar

Final weigh in and “What’s Happening in Charnwood” starting at 5pm

(Participants wishing to just weigh in on the above dates can drop in between 5 - 6pm)
(Workshops and Guided Walks will start at 5.15pm)

ELIZABETH PARK - THURMASTON

Wed 18th Jan

Weigh in and Introduction 6 - 6.45pm. (1st Session) & 7 - 7.45pm (2nd Session)

Thur 2nd Feb 

Weigh in and Workshop on Healthy Eating starting at 6pm

Thur 16th Feb 

Weigh in and Guided Walk starting at 6pm

Thur 1st Mar

Weigh in and Workshop - Cooking on a budget starting at 6pm

Thur 15th Mar

Weigh in and Guided Walk starting at 6pm

Thur 22nd Mar 

Final weigh in and “What’s Happening in Charnwood” starting at 6pm

(Participants wishing to just weigh in on the above dates can drop in between 6 - 7pm)
(Workshops and Guided Walks will start at 6.15pm)

Ragdale Hall is located in the rolling Leicestershire countryside. It combines state-of-the-art facilities with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture to create one of the most luxurious and relaxing health spas in the country and was recently voted Best Spa in Europe. For more information go to our website: www.ragdalehall.co.uk or call: 01664 434831

 

  

Last updated: Fri 24th February, 2012 @ 13:59

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