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1. welcoMe participantS
   Once all the participants are seated, welcome them to the Weight Loss Challenge. If you held a previous
   Challenge, let them know how much fun it was. Be enthusiastic at every class meeting.


2. tell yoUr own perSonal weight-loSS SUcceSS Story


3. paSS oUt regiStration MaterialS
   Distribute the handout folders containing all of the participant registration documents, which you had
   prepared in “Section Three: Getting Ready for Class.” (See “Before the First Class” located at the beginning
   of that section.)

Read the “Weight Loss Challenge Participation Agreement” aloud, and ensure that everyone understands it.

Have the participants fill out and sign the “Weight Loss Challenge Participation Agreement.” If anyone has been

invited by someone, ask them to write down that person’s name in the “How did you hear about this Challenge?”

area at the bottom of the agreement.

4. talk aBoUt the following iMportant thingS they’ll need to know:
   participants and coaches.Let the participants know that they will receive a call sometime during this first
   week from a personal coach they will be assigned to, so they should list two preferred times when their coaches
   may contact them to discuss their health goals. (Coaches may find the "Wellness Questionnaire" located in
   Appendix C helpful.)

Let them know that they, the participants, are responsible for their own weight loss and that their coaches are

available to help them; however, after Week 1, the participants themselves should contact their coaches with

any questions or concerns. Ask participants to hand in their completed and signed agreement.

participant standings. Inform participants that, upon their request, you will let them know their standings at

any time during the Challenge; however, explain that you may not reveal anyone else’s standings. each

participant’s weekly Weigh-Ins and Measures results are absolutely confidential.

“whys.” each participant joined the Challenge for a reason. In other words, each of them has a “why” for being

there – some for the support and to have someone to be accountable to; some to get healthier; and some, just

because it sounded like so much fun! emphasize that each and every one of them is a winner just for being part

of the Challenge.

Ask them to write down their “why,” and have them keep this in their folders. Tell them to be sure to share this with

SECTION FOUR: Outlines for Teaching Classes

TRAINER OUTLINE FOR WEEK 1

Topic: Protein