Peace Corps Biggest Loser

After indulging in way to much wonderful Grenadian and American food over the holidays we as Peace Corps Volunteers collaboratively decided it was time to lose some weight. So what better way then to have a little friendly competition? And that is how Peace Corps Biggest Loser started. Here are the logistics of how we are competing:



Logistics:

1. 2 months (Jan 14-Mar 15)
2. $15 EC entrance fee
3. $1 for each pound gained
4. $5 for each missed weigh-in, no "make-ups"!
5. Percentage of weight loss determines winner and loser for each week and entire competition
6. Loser of the week must do 10 push-ups, 25 squats/lunges, and 50 jumping jacks immediately on site
7. Winner of fitness challenges will get a 1 pound advantage
8. Challenges will be held bi-weekly before the weigh-ins and are OPTIONAL
9. Weigh-in attire: bathing suit with bare feet or socks
10. Weigh-in every other Saturday (bi-monthly) at PC office (subject to change)
11. Our weight will never be disclosed unless we choose to do so personally.  Steph will weigh participants in a private space, calculate the percentage of weight loss, and maintain the weigh-in logs.  She understands that these cannot be used for blackmail.

Prizes:
Second place gets their entrance fee returned ($15 EC)
First place is awarded the remainder of the money collected
Everyone wins a healthier (and muy caliente) body!

We met last week at the office to have our first initial weigh-in and competed in a nutrition Jeopardy game. The winner of the competition received a one pound advantage at the next weigh-in. Today we met at the beach and had a physical challenge...the obstacle course. Although I didn't win the competition, I did complete the challenge successfully. We had to run in scuba fins, take a sponge and fill up a cup with sea water, carry a ping pong ball on a spoon and finally run to the finish with a wet tshirt on. It was exciting to watch and definitely an activity to get your heart rate going.

We have one more week of diet and exercise before our second weigh-in. Even if I don't win the competition, I'm happy to have the opportunity to lose some weight with encouragement from my fellow volunteers. Its been a friendly competition that we are all enjoying.

Wish me luck!

The competitors

Running in scuba fins is HARD!

Beautiful scenery

La Sagesse Beach

Mr. Crab

Cute kids. :)

Beautiful ending to a wonderful day!

Miss Kaylah and her raincoat.

Shiniah snacking away

Mr. Garcia. That face spells trouble.

Elisha

Miss Smiley

Isn't this face pathetic? haha

Grade 3 students

A Hero Lost

R.I.P. Sargent Shriver

Thank you for starting the Peace Corps, giving me the opportunity to follow my dreams. Your legacy for be remembered forever!

“The Peace Corps represents some, if not all, of the best virtues in this society. It stands for everything that America has ever stood for. It stands for everything we believe in and hope to achieve in the world.”- Sargent Shriver

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