3rd Annual Spring Into Summer Weight Loss Challenge

3rd Annual Spring Into Summer Weight Loss Challenge

Obesity is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It increases your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. The good news is that even modest  weight loss  can improve or prevent the health problems associated with obesity. Dietary changes, increased physical activity and behavior changes can help you lose weight.

As the New Year approaches the #1 resolution in America is to lose weight. In partnership with Next Level Up Entertainment and P2P Productions, The Los Angeles Urban League Young Professionals (also known as the YPs) are gearing up for the 3rd Annual Spring into Summer Weight Loss Challenge to spread health awareness throughout the Los Angeles community.

Traditionally a weight loss challenge is when a group of individuals put the same amount of money in “the pot”. Whoever loses the most amount of weight in the agreed upon time wins the pot. The YPs have created the Spring Into Summer Weight Loss Challenge to provide a positive platform where participants can stay motivated in reaching their fitness goals for 2015. From January 31st – April 25th, residents in Los Angeles County are invited to participate in complimentary fitness workouts and health activities throughout LA to shed some pounds for a chance to win “The Pot”. $10 entry fee.

Challenge Overview

Initial Weigh-In Ceremony & Fitness Exhibition
Saturday January 31, 2015 
Location TBD
The Initial Weigh In serves as the premiere event for the Weigh Loss Challenge. Participants will have the opportunity to get weighed in and their BMI recorded. Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors, partners, and guest speakers to learn about different activities, products, and programs they can choose while achieving weight loss.
2nd Weigh-In
Saturday February 28, 2015
Location TBD
The 2nd Weigh-In provides the opportunity for participants to record their weight loss/gain during the challenge. Participants will also have the opportunity to chat with trainers, dietitians and fitness experts to help them better achieve weight loss during the challenge. Guest Speakers TBA.

3rd Weigh In
Saturday March 28, 2015
Location TBD
The 3rd Weigh-In provides the opportunity for participants to record their weight loss/gain during the challenge. Participants will also have the opportunity to chat with trainers, dietitians and fitness experts to help them better achieve weight loss during the challenge. Guest Speakers TBA.

Final Weigh-In & Closing Ceremony
Saturday April 25th, 2015
Location TBD
The Final Weigh-In concludes the Weigh Loss Challenge. All participants will be weighed in. After which the challenge winners will be announced. Recognition will also be given to partners and participants of the challenge. After the ceremony, the YPs will host a special mixer with live entertainment.

 

Challenge Partnerships

Multiple companies, community organizations, fitness studios, gyms, health groups, trainers, and health advocates have partnered with the LAULYP to provide complimentary/discounted products, services, classes, discussions, and fitness clinics to encourage participants to stay vested. This platform provides businesses the opportunity to market their programs and products to challenge participants. To learn how you can become involved, please contact health@laulyp.com

This year the YPs are partnering with companies to offer the challenge to corporate employees. The challenge provides companies to share the YPs commitment and dedication to health and wellness. The YPs are interested in working with corporate groups to create an interactive fitness plan for their employees.

 

 

Tracey Lincoln
Author: Tracey Lincoln