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Shape
Up Challenge Contest Tips
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Measurements:
You must measure in the exact same
places for your before and after measurements. Take notes if
necessary, and follow our guidelines to insure that your
measurements are consistent. |
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| Chest: You may measure right
under your arm pits or across your nipples. Either way, be sure to keep the tape measure
level around your body. |
Bicep:
Wrap the tape
measure around your extended upper arm. Flex your muscle and be sure that the tape spans the
broadest part of your upper arm. |
| Waist: Measure around the smallest part of your waist
area. |
Calf: Measure around the
thickest part. Flex your calf while measuring. |
| Hips: Measure around the widest part of
your hip area. |
Thigh: Measure around the
largest part of your thigh. |
| Remember, you must measure in the exact
same place for both your before and after measurements. We suggest
that you measure the right side for your bicep, calf, and thigh
measurements. Feel free to check your measurements during the
contest and report your progress in your final essay. (i.e. At six
weeks, I had already lost 4 inches around my hips.) |
Photos:
Please
choose clothing that clearly shows your physique.
Swimwear or fitness wear is recommended.
If choosing fitness wear, please choose shorts rather than capris or
pants. We recommend that all fitness wear is form fitting.
If possible, wear the same clothes or type of clothing for both the
“before” and “after” photos.
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Submit
clear, sharp photos. For best
results, your image should fill as much of the photo as possible while still
showing your entire body from head to toe. Poor
quality photos may reduce your chances of winning.
Polaroid and disposable cameras are not recommended.
A
solid, plain background is preferable. Consider
your choice of background when choosing your clothing.
Similar color clothing and background may cause your physique to blend in
with the background.
Copyrighted
photos will only be accepted if accompanied by a signed release from the
photographer authorizing full use in the Shape Up Challenge and for any future
advertising and promotions.
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Essay:
This is your chance to tell us how consistent
exercise and good nutrition has improved your life. Let us know what inspired you to enter the 2004 Shape
Up Challenge, what challenges you encountered, and what goals you
achieved. Tell us about your
favorite products and how they worked into your overall Shape Up Challenge
plan. Communicate with
sincerity and enthusiasm about your contest experience and the improved
level of fitness you’ve achieved, just as if you were sharing your
success with a close friend.
The
more you monitor your progress during the 12-week challenge, the more
exciting details you will have to report.
Consider testing your strength (possibly with bench press or
squats) before and after the contest.
Consider taking your body fat measurements…
or your blood pressure… or your cholesterol.
As you focus on consistent exercise and a healthy diet, many
aspects of your life will improve. Monitor
your progress, keep notes, and then tell us about it.
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Don’t
wait until the last minute to start your essay. We suggest using the last few weeks of the contest to organize
your thoughts and make a list of important points that you want
to cover. Give yourself
plenty of time to write a rough draft, re-read it, and revise it. Sending
your essay by email is strongly preferred. You may type it directly
in an email or as a Word attachment. Keep your essay
between 500-800 words. Be
sure to spell check carefully and use standard conventions of punctuation
and grammar. All essays must
be in English. We reserve the
right to edit winning essays before publication.
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