Will 2825$ assure a smart weight loss?

Okay, so you all know the contest that we applied for right? The Smartest Loser

So for 1250$ plus tax each (2825$ total)  we’d get :

What is The Smartest Loser Challenge?

• A team of professionals monitored by the Max Health Institute to bring you the best weight loss challenge ever offered in the Atlantic Provinces
• Intensive 18 week program starting in May 2008
• Crowning of “Smartest Loser” in September
• Winner receives a trip for two to enjoy the sun

What are some of the components of the Program?

• three (3) mandatory exercise sessions per week with a physical trainer
• a personal nutrition coach provided by Simply For Life (weekly)
• weekly weigh ins and boot camp workouts at Nubody’s Fitness Centres
• seminars on various health related topics
• numerous motivational tools
• heart rate monitor
• before and after pictures by a professional photographer
• psychological well-being seminars
• self improvement courses
• internet message board
• numerous prizes
• a team of professionals ready to help the selected individuals succeed on this life changing journey

- BUT -

Here’s the thing… I just found out yesterday that the Nubody’s Fitness Centre Gym membership (For the duration of the program – 18 weeks) is NOT part of the deal!! Here’s how they answered my question on the forum :

 Bootcamp Workouts at NuBody Gyms…

by crazymrsnancy on Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:34 pm

I’m wondering if this means that the Smartest Loser contestants get a gym membership for the duration of the contest ? Or are they just allowed to go during the group things ?

Nancy

Re: Bootcamp Workouts at NuBody Gyms…

by sysadmin on Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:52 pm

Good afternoon!

The fee does not include a gym membership. You will be working out with our trainers 3 times per week. There will be 2 additional times per week that you will be required to work out on your own. This can be done outdoors, at your home (with the home program that we will give you) or at the gym (which would require that you purchase a membership). Obviously, Nubodys will be giving a discounted price to the participants to encourage the participants to join. It’s a good deal but the participants do not have to purchase a membership because our trainers will show you how to workout in various ways (for example, using the trail system in the area, or whatever you may have at home).

I hope that I was able to answer your question. Let me know if there’s anything else…

Soooo, we’re really dissapointed that the 2825$ doesn’t include the gym membership for 18 weeks. And the other thing is this : The program is from May to September. i.e. the WHOLE summer…. Yes I’m very dedicated but am I ready to have such a big time comitment for the duration of our whole short summer that I’m craving so much ? And last but not least, when we have scheduled boot camp workouts at outside parks, in 25C heat, will I just die with my compression socks ? Removing them is not an option, especially during exercise..

What do you think ? Is it really worth the money? We’re still going to our interview on the 27th no matter what, but honnestly we’re way less excited about it now, and wondering if it’s worth it. And honestly one of the biggest thing for me is, will people that want us to apply think we’re ‘coping out’ for not joining. (But please keep in mind that if this was say, 1500$ total for the both of us and that we had 1500$, we would do this for SURE.. but the money… isn’t flowing…)

Help! I need your advice!!

Happy First Day of Spring!!

It sure doesn’t feel like it, but I’m optimistic! I have been waiting for this day for weeks, planning what I was going to write on the first day of spring. I was going to blog about all the things I plan to do once the snow melts, until it comes back. The snow banks are still ridiculously high, but at least we’re not in Bathurst! When we were young there was a saying everybody said that went “C’est pire que ca a Bathurst!” (It’s worse than that in Bathurst)…. well it really is now hehe. They’ve got another 45cm coming this weekend! Poor them. My mom’s friend adopted a puppy, and this week he was taking long outside so when she went to look for him she couldn’t find him… until she spotted him on the roof of the house!! He had climbed up a snow bank lol

I could stick to the original plan and post my snowless plans, but I think that I’ll keep that for a nice sunny day next week (hopefully!) when I’m all excited about Spring hehe. Now all I’m thinking about is the freezing rain outside and the thick layer of ice I’ll have to scrape off when I go out at lunch.

Guess what? I’m finally wearing 2 new pieces of clothing! hehe. About time eh? I’m wearing jeans (it’s fake friday, since it’s a long weekend!) a purple belted top, and a cute 3/4 sleeve black jacket over it. The purple is a new thing for me. I’m taking baby steps toward getting out of my black rut. But I am wearing a black jacket over it so I’m still comfortable hehe. So yeah, I’m feeling kinda cute today, and even my husband looked me up and down twice this morning when I was coming down the steps. Woot! Now if he could only start complimenting my appearance without me having to go fish for compliments that’d be peachy!