The Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation department announces its Lake Norman Weight Loss Challenge for the summer.

The community weight loss challenge is a 12-week commitment, and runs from June 16 to Aug. 18. The winner of the challenge will receive a cash prize.

THE PROGRAM

Weekly meetings will be held for participants to weigh in and discuss various nutrition topics, including: 

Protein 101, 
meal plans, snacking and water
, metabolism, 
carbohydrates, shopping and cooking, cellular nutrition
, nutrition labels, fats, portion control, digestive health, dining out, 
fiber, 
sugar, exercise, heart health, and 
maintenance for long-term health.

THE COST / PAY OFF

The fee to participate is $45 per person. $30 goes towards the “winner’s pot” and $15 goes towards venue/weekly prizes. The cash prizes get paid out as follows: 50% to the person who loses the largest percent of body weight, 30% to the person who wins 2nd place and 20% to the 3rd place winner.

There also is penalty money collected from weight gainers – $1.00 per full pound gained and $5.00 for missing a class – and this money will be given to the person who loses the most inches.

WANT TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?

The class meets Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. from June 16 to Aug. 18, and is open to people age 14 and older.

To register, visit the Davidson Parks and Recreation website.

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