Rend Lake College

The holidays are upon us, and it is time to think about preparing to knock off those extra pounds. The Wayne Arnold Recreational Center will once again be hosting the REC the Scale Challenge at Rend Lake College.

We want to motivate you, with money, to make some healthy changes in your life! We are here to help you every step of the way, you just have to show up and do the work. Remember winning is based on largest percentage lost. Here are the basics for the competition, now get up and get moving!

Initially:

o   Location: The Wayne Arnold Recreational Center

o   Dates: 12 Week Time Period – January 13th – March 31st  

o   Time: Contestants can weigh-in at any point throughout the given day. (We suggest you weigh-in at the same time of day every time.)

o   The Wayne Arnold Recreational Center hours are 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday, Friday 7-4pm

• All results will be secure and no results will be leaked until the end of the competition. Data will be gathered by The REC staff and will be kept completely CONFIDENTIAL!

• Remember Winnings will be based on the greatest percentage of weight lost, not weight total alone. Winnings will also be dependent on participation, so challenge your friends, family and co-workers!

• All Weigh-Ins are mandatory!! If you absolutely cannot make the weigh-in because a scheduling conflict, you must notify us immediately. If you fail to notify us and you miss a weigh-in, you will be disqualified and will not be eligible to win the “pot.”

• We will form an email “group” so that members of the competition can communicate freely. Please check for REC the Scale and the Wayne Arnold Recreational Center on Social Media Words of encouragement are welcome!

• You will be asked to sign a photo release, because it is likely your photo will appear on The Facebook pages, and the usual RLC News Releases.

• We encourage you to share strategies and other useful information with one another. This is a competition, be we are all together in the fight for a better life.

• First Weigh In will be at The REC anytime between Monday Jan. 13th & Friday Jan. 17th. The REC hours are 7 am to 7 pm Mon through Thursday, Friday 7-4pm.therefore your weight must be recorded during that time. For more information, contact either Rebekah Steinmetz (steinmetz@rlc.edu) or Laura Johnston (johnston@rlc.edu)