The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the launch of its My Body, My Life Essay Contest on Jan. 4, 2011. Individuals must submit a 500-word essay that explains the emotional and
inspirational drive behind the desire to make a change through
increased activity and weight loss and how that decision has changed or
affected their lives.
“Through My Body, My Life, we want to remind the public that weight loss is more than just a number on a scale or fitting into a pair of pants—it's about health, well-being and quality of life,” said Scott Goudeseune, American Council on Exercise President and CEO. “By achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, people are more likely to live a longer life and be more able to focus their energy on important things like family and friends. We want to hear open and honest stories from anyone who has embarked on a fitness and weight loss journey, whether just starting out or having successfully achieved a personal goal.”
Entries will be accepted between Jan. 4 and Jan. 31, 2011, and two grand prize winners will each receive a cash prize of $250 (USD). Additionally, top essay submissions may be featured on the American Council on Exercise website at www.acefitness.org/getfit and used in public service announcements geared toward eliminating the dangerous and prevalent obesity epidemic in the United States. Entrants must be 13-years or older and a U.S. resident.
More information on the My Body, My Life Essay Contest is available at www.acefitness.org/contest.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's certification, education and training organization, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical activity and protecting consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness products and instruction.
