Competition Overview

The "Biggest Loser" competition is a collaboration between PromiseLand West and its partners to provide a 6 week physical and spiritual challenge to its congregation and people throughout Austin, who wish to start the Life Change process. The competition will run in conjunction with Pastor Randy Phillips message of losing the demons in your life. Each week contestants will be challenged mentally, physically and spiritually to change how they view themselves and their walk with God. As it states in 1 Cor. 6: 19-20:

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, who you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies."

It is PLW's belief that no one will be a loser in this challenge but all will win in their faith walk.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Contestant Qualifications

• Age 18 years and older
• Contestants must be classified as overweight or obese
• COR: 6 Fitness Trainers and Directors will make final decision on the 50 contestants chosen
• Applicants will come from PLW and throughout Austin
• Contestants will be required to complete a cooper institute or like assessment form for review and acceptance
• All contestants must fully disclose any and all health issues
• All contestants must provide a written release from a physician prior to being accepted as a contestant
• All contestants must be able to perform physical activity
• The competition is recommended for those contestants that are considered overweight or obese
• Contestants will be required to execute a release form holding PLW and its affiliates and sponsors harmless of any and all injury

Contest Rules & Regulations

• All contestants must complete the online application and assessment form found on the PLW Website or contact one of the COR: 6 Fitness Staff.
• All contestants must have a physician release form to participate
• All contestants will be required to complete a release form acknowledging that they are participating under their own risks and they will hold PromiseLand West and COR: 6 Fitness harmless
• The competition will be open to the first 50 participants that complete the registration requirements
• Deadline for registration will be Sunday August 1st 2010 from 12:300 to 2:00
• All contestants will be monitored by certified and professional staff to ensure the safety of each participant
• Competition will begin August 2nd and go for 6 weeks with a finish date on Sunday September 11h.
• All contestants must attend the PLW services on September 12th at Westlake High School and the registration after words
• All contestants must participate in the fitness programs (individually designed) set up by COR: 6 Fitness . Sessions will be held at Westlake High School with different time frames in the am and pm
• Fitness sessions will be up to 3 days weekly, contestants will be given the opportunity to attend all weekly sessions with additional assistance on off days
• Contestants will be encouraged to attend PLW services on Sundays for updates and additional fitness tips
• Contestants will be required to attend both the registration/weigh-in and the final weigh-in to win
• There will be four divisions: Male 18 to 35, Male 35 and older, Female 18 to 35, Female 35 and older
• Prizes will be awarded in each division
• Winners will be determined based off of the largest amount bodyfat % lost over the 6 week period
• Contestants will be given individual diet plans and have access to life coaches and trainers for assistance with questions and shopping
• Additional prizes will be awarded during the competition for individual achievements PromiseLand West and COR: 6 Fitness hold the final say on the competition and have the right to remove any contestant it feels has become a health risk  

Competition Schedule

• Registration begins July 21st through July 30th
• Contestants will be informed if they were selected on Saturday July 31st via email
• Application/Assessment forms will be provided on PLW website or by contacting one of COR: 6 Fitness Administrators
• Weigh-in and information seminar on Aug. 1st at PLW offices from 12:30 to 2:30 (All contestants will be required to attend)
• Group Sessions will begin August 2nd at Westlake High School.
• Physical training sessions will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 6:00pm – 6:45pm at Westlake High School. Life coaching sessions will be Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00pm – 7:15pm at the PLW event center.
• Sessions will be group training sessions performed by multiple trainers
• Individual sessions will be provided at additional cost to contestants
• Final Weigh-in will be Sept. 11th in the PLW offices with winners being awarded on Sunday September 12th during the PLW 10:30 Service (Must be present to win)

Training Services Provided

• Transformation material focusing on the psychological and spiritual life changes
• Physical Assessments prior to being but into a training program to best meet each competitors abilities
• Group training sessions with certified trainers
• Training utilizing Z-Health techniques, Russian Kettle-Bell, Strength & Conditioning, Zumba, and Speed & Agility programs
• Nutritional and supplement training
• Hydration training
• Off day homework
• Daily access to trainers and COR: 6 Fitness staff for Q&A and daily motivation
• COR: 6 FITNESS WILL BE THERE TO HELP MENTALLY AS WELL AS PHYSICALLY TO HELP IN THIS EMOTIONAL PROCESS

Awards & Prizes

• First Place Prizes for 1st in all 4 divisions
• Awards for hardest working
• Awards for most attendance to sessions
• Awards for most attendance at PLW Sunday Services
• Awards for most inches lost
• Awards for most weight loss