3rd Annual Lose-A-Thon begins January 1

National — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:11:47 +0000

Join us for our 3^rd Annual Lose-A-Thon, which runs from January through PWS Awareness Month of May 2008. Inspired by our loved ones and friends with PWS and their daily determination to maintain healthy eating and fitness routines, Lose-A-Thon was created as a motivator to lose weight and lead a healthier life. At the same time, Lose-A-Thon raises funds for PWSA (USA) to promote research and provide resources and support for every person affected by PWS.

How It Works

You choose your own fitness and weight loss goals and methods. Then send letters to your closest family and friends telling them what you plan to do and ask them to sponsor you. It’s easy to get started because PWSA (USA) has done most of the work for you, like creating a sample letter you can use and providing exciting new features to help you along the way. Participants sign up from all over the country and even other countries! Click on How to Participate to learn more.

Exciting New Features

Practical monthly articles
Answers to questions from our fitness and dietician experts
Encouragement from other participants with our Lose-A-Thon Community Yahoo! Group
Your own personal web page where people can donate to support you and PWSA (USA)

Get involved with Lose-A-Thon today and start working toward a healthier life while supporting this worthy cause.

Questions? Send an e-mail to: relder@pwsausa.org.

Here’s A Glimpse Of Participant Only Benefits

Ask The Experts

Click here to read more about our experts Al Heinemann, certified personal trainer, and Norma Terrazas, registered and licensed dietician.

Q: How Much Water Should I Drink Each Day?

A: It’s such an easy question, but one with no quick, clear cut answer. Your daily water needs vary greatly with……

To read more click here for this Lose-A-Thon participant only benefit.

Monthly Nutrition and Fitness Articles

January’s Articles:

Getting Ship Shape – Starting a Fitness Program
by Al Heinemann

“Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to get yourself in shape for the New Year. That’s great! But hold on now before you go out and start pumping that iron at the gym like you used to maybe ten years ago, let’s talk about doing it right this time so you don’t end up…”

Top Five Post Holiday Eating Tips
by Norma Terrazas

“I am often asked about the top things to do to lose weight. Here are the top five healthful eating strategies to help you get on the road for long-term weight loss success….”