The MUSC Harper Student Wellness Center and Nutrition Services will be sponsoring the 7th Annual “Lose to Win” employee/student weight loss contest.

Teams of two will be eating healthier as they work together toward cash prizes. The six-week program is designed to promote a safe, healthy weight loss of one to two pounds per week. All teams losing 12 pounds or more will be eligible for the cash prize drawings.

The grand prize of $200 will go to the first place team, $150 to the second place team, and $100 to the third place team. The team entry fee is $15 per person. This will be collected at the first weigh-in on Friday, Jan. 9. Each team member will receive new and improved meal plans, Wellness Center passes, cafeteria coupons, weekly newsletters, lunch and learn classes, a weight loss phone hotline and more.

Weigh-ins will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the entrance to the MUSC cafeteria on Jan. 9. The weight-out will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the entrance to the cafeteria on Friday, Feb. 20. Start 1998 off right by registering now for “Lose to Win” where you and your partner can lose weight and win cash!

Fill out the Lose to Win registration form and place it in the drop-off box in the cafeteria entrance or fax it to 792-0433. All forms must be received by Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Contact the contest coordinator at 792-8258 for more information.

Individuals with any health problems that may be effected by following a weight loss plan should consult a physician before deciding to participate in the contest.

Lose to Win registration form

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Home Address/Campus Address

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Student Home Number/ Employee Work Number

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Rules and Regulations

1. Each team must have two members—employees (MUSC, UMA, CMH) and students are eligible.

2. First weigh-in: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9 at the entrance to the MUSC cafeteria. Weigh-in rules: Take off your shoes; empty your pockets/beepers; Remove jackets/heavy sweaters/lab coats; both team members must weigh-in on this day; team members do not have to weigh-in at the same time.

3. Team entry fee: $15 per person (to be paid Jan. 9 at weigh-in) 4. Final weigh-out: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the entrance to the cafeteria. Each member will receive:

• Lose to Win information packet
• New and improved meal plan q MUSC Wellness Center passes
• MUSC Cafeteria and Gil's Grill coupons
• Weekly Lose to Win newsletter
• New this year—Lose to Win weekly nutrition classes/question and answer hotline