You registered for Commit2Fit. First step out of the way. Now to weigh-in and begin your journey. That means making better food choices. Getting up and moving through various forms of exercise. Learning to deal with stress and getting better sleep.

During the next few weeks you will participate in weekly team challenges. You'll learn to keep a food diary and set attainable goals. You'll learn about healthy recipes and receive valuable information from OSF St. Mary Medical Center as well as the Knox County YMCA.

The male and female Commit2Fit participants to experience the highest percentage of body weight lost will each be awarded prizes.

Weigh-In:
Location: Knox Co YMCA - downtown Galesburg
Thursday, January 10th from 4pm-6pm
Friday, January 11th from 6am-8am
Photo ID required to weigh-in.

Must be 18 years or older to participate.

Employees of OSF St Mary Medical Center, OSF Prompt Care, OSF Galesburg Clinic, the Knox County YMCA,
and galesburg.info are ineligible to participate.

Grand prize winners are not eligible to win prizes in any future Commit2Fit contests. 2nd and 3rd place winners from previous years are eligible to win again, unless they win the grand prize.

Weekly Challenges: During weigh-in you will receive a Commit2Fit button with a colored sticker on it - that will be your team. Carrie McCance, OSF Marketing Coordinator, will post a weekly team challenge Friday morning on the Commit2Fit Facebook page. The challenge will also be posted here on galesburg.info. If you complete the challenge that week, simply comment on facebook or contact Carrie. The team with the most teammates completing the challenge will win a prize. Prizes will be awarded at the Ceremony of Winners event in March.

"Before" pictures will be during weigh-in. If you would like a copy of your "before" photo, please contact us. Past participants mentioned putting their photos on their refrigerators as great reminders.

Join us on Facebook
The Commit2Fit Facebook page proved to be a great place for participants to connect. Please join if you haven't. You are encouraged to share exercise plans, recipes, helpful websites, and most importantly, your success.

Also, watch the facebook page for weekly challenges and updates from Carrie McCance, OSF Marketing Coordinator.

The Knox County YMCA will also be posting information regarding group fitness classes and additional fitness information.

Comments or concerns about Commit2Fit, contact us.

Important Dates:

Weigh-In:
Location: Knox Co YMCA - downtown Galesburg
Thursday, January 10th from 4pm-6pm
Friday, January 11th from 6am-8am

Weigh-Out:
Location: Knox Co YMCA - downtown Galesburg
Thursday, March 7th 4pm-6pm
Friday, March 8th from 6am-8am

Ceremony of Winners
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at OSF St. Mary Medical Center on Tuesday, March 12th at 6pm. Light snacks will be provided.

Comments or concerns about Commit2Fit, contact us.

The Contest
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Helpful Tools
Adult BMI Calculator
Calorie Burn Rate Calculator
Target Heart Rate

Helpful Sites
OSF St Mary Medical Ctr
OSF - Healthy Recipes
Knox Co YMCA
American Heart Assoc
American Stroke Assoc

Helpful Sites Suggested by Commit2Fit Participants

mapmywalk.com
mapmywalk - app
Becky R

loseit.com
Becky R

myfitnesspal.com
"Makes journaling your food and exercise super fun and easy!" Kari

caloriecount.about.com
"Good website for tracking." Jenny

sparkpeople.com
"Lots of good recipes, ideas, and tracking helpers. Just like Weight Watchers, but free!" Keisa

Helpful Hints
Be sure to never miss an email, add
galesburginfo@listeneremail.net
to your "contacts" or "safe senders list"