Cuero Wellness Center's Biggest Loser Challenge - Schedule of Events
To kick-off the weight-loss challenge, Dr. Dale Denton hosted a seminar at Cuero Community Hospital's Education Room on Monday, January 21 at 7pm. The seminar was free to the public and information was provided about the weight loss challenge; as well as food management, fitness, and achieving your goal to a healthier you!
Friday, February 1st will be the first day to weigh-in for the challenge. You may go to the Wellness Center on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to have your initial weight recorded. You may also register for the event at this time. Remember that the cost is $20 per person and this includes a t-shirt! A Wellness Center membership is not required to participate in the "Biggest Loser" Challenge.
Weekly weigh-ins will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week during this 12 week competition at the Wellness Center during normal operating hours. They are not mandatory, but encouraged so that participants can monitor where they stand in their weight-loss journey. The first weigh-in on Feb. 1 and the last on April 25th are the only two that are mandatory so that the Wellness Staff can see how far you've come with your weight loss goals!
A "Boot Camp" workout will be held at the Wellness Center on February 2nd at 9am. This three hour fitness workshop will take you through the body sculpting workout of Pilates, CardioKick, and Yoga. The cost is $35 a person and you do not have to be member of the Wellness Center OR a competitor in the "Biggest Loser" to participate. Come challenge your body to this three hour calorie burning workout -and jumpstart that weight-loss!
On February 16th and April 12th a Zumba-thon will be held at the Wellness Center at 10am. This is also open to the public and the cost is $10. Come experience the Latin-inspired dance workout that will have you shaking off the pounds in no time!
March 8th will be the Wellness Center's first Hot Yoga hosted by Alicia Hannan. Get ready to detox with this vigorous, challenging, calorie-burning, strength building, flexibility-enhancing form of yoga. Participants are encouraged to bring at least 2 gallons of water to keep hydrated. No matter where you are in your Yoga journey, this class has something for you! This event is also open to the public and the cost is $20 per person.
The 9th Annual Wild Flower 5k will be held April 5th at Cuero Municipal Park. Pre-registration will be $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. If you register after noon on Friday, April 4th the cost will increase to $20 for adults and $15 for students and children. On race day the registration will begin at 8am and the race will start at 9am. Awards and recognition immediately following the race.
The first place "Biggest Loser" will receive a cash prize and a rejuvenation package. Second and third will receive gift certificates to the Wellness & Rejuvenation Center as well as the reward of a great looking, healthy body.
Competition Rules: The "Biggest Loser" Challenge results will be based on the person who loses the most percent body weight. (Pounds lost divided by your starting body weight, then multiplied by 100 = % Body Weight Lost) This will make the competition fair for all participants regardless of how much weight you have to lose.
Bonus points will be given to participants who go the extra mile and attend special seminars and classes. One-half a percentage point will be awarded to those who attend each educational seminar or weekend class, 1% point will be awarded to those who attend at least 12 group fitness classes during the 12 week program and 1% point will be awarded to those who participate in the Cuero Wellness Center's Wild Flower 5k in April.
The challenge has been made. So come on Cuero - Let's lose a ton! For more information, call the Cuero Wellness Center at 275-WELL (9355).
