Had a fabulous meeting with nearly 30 people attending.

My hope is that twelve people will "step up" and accept mentoring from the group to

1. Establish a deadline for a personal fitness race that they establish and... involves a DRAMATIC fitness improvement.
2. Each signs a covenant to 1. Show up on time, 2. Do what they say they're going to do, and 3. Commit to finishing their race on or before August 26th!
3. Accept the help that we're willing to give
4. Agree to encourage the other participants

THE FITNESS RACE INQUIRY MEETING:
If you struggle with your weight, come to an information meeting about "taking charge" of your fitness. Hear one story of losing 139 pounds after 25 years of failed attempts.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday Feb 22

Thursday February 22nd
Amerisuites
Main Floor meeting room (steps from the front desk)
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(Near the Corner of Higgins Rd. & Barrington Road)
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PURPOSE OF THE FITNESS RACE INQUIRY MEETING:

If you'd like to increase your belief in yourself, learn why diets don't work... and what to do about it and create a realistic and implementable plan of action regarding improving your health and fitness, then this meeting might be meaningful to you.

Here's why:

Learn from someone who's done it.

Mark Little was a 313 pound diabetic, who frequently took wheelchair assistance at the airport... and is now doing four triathlons a year. You'll be surprised how simple and compelling his story is of struggling for more than 25 years, then making up his mind and resolving to create a process to "take charge of his health and fitness." Mark will show you exactly what he did, and believes you can do it to.

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JOIN US AT
The Fitness Race Inquiry Meeting
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday Feb 22

Amerisuites
Main Floor meeting room (steps from the front desk)
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(Near the Corner of Higgins Rd. & Barrington Road)
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Now, you may be skeptical you can do this. That's normal and healthy. Let me give you three good reasons why Mark Little believes you can do what he did:

THREE REASONS TO BELIEVE:

Reason one: Mark went from class III morbidly obese (the highest rating) to normal weight... in less than nine months

Reason two: He went from barely being able to walk across the street... and is now doing four triathlons per year

Reason three: After 25 years of failed attempts at dieting and losing weight... Mark figured out a simple four-step process that anyone can follow

Here is a summary of what Mark will cover at The Fitness Race Inquiry Meeting on Thursday February 22nd at Willow Creek Community Church (corner of South Barrington Road & Algonquin Road) in room 360:

- No dieting
You'll hear Mark's simple plan to "not exceed the speed limit" with your eating

- Ditch the term weight-loss
Think in terms of getting lighter and healthier... "as a triathlete I care less about my weight, and more about how light I can be on my bicycle," says Mark.

- Ditch the term exercise
Learn how to have fun... be playful (like when you were a kid). Think in terms of "training" not workouts

- The plan for encouragement
Accountability has a negative connotation... Mark will show you how, done properly, accountability is really nothing more than no-nonsense encouragement (from someone who really cares about you)

- The plan for discouragement
Learn this key strategy...having a plan in place for those times when you're weak or vulnerable or not making the progress you want

- "Rock solid" belief and confidence
Learn the amazing things humans can do. Learn how you can take charge of your fitness... and how to gain the belief and confidence necessary to do the work required of your goal

- "Tire kicker" training plan
Learn how it's okay just to come and listen to Mark's story for inspiration... it took him 25 years of positive reinforcement before The Sprit moved him to action. So come just soak-in the story

- Advocate Training
Learn practical tips on how to help someone in your life, who you love or care about, who is struggling with their weight

- Learn Mark's four step process to "take charge of your fitness"
(This process works with any huge goal in life)

- The sheer simplicity of what really works will strike you. When you hear how practical and implementable you may just be tempted to " go for it!"

Let me explain.
The keys are:

- No dieting... but eating better

- No exercise... but picking up your physical activity, having fun or training for something. You'll enjoy

- Inspiration based... guilt, nagging nor regrets work when it comes to getting healthier and fitter. You'll learn how to set a goal and accomplish it for your own reasons.

- No Failure... learn how nearly everyone can improve their health and fitness in some way. Discover how to celebrate progress (rather than beat yourself up for not being "perfect")

After attending the meeting on February 22, for those wanting to start the journey towards greater health & fitness, Mark will agree to "stick with you" this year and help you accomplish your 2007 health & fitness goal. He'll mentor you through the same process he used to lose 139 pounds of excess weight.

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Please give this invitation to
ANYONE struggling with their weight:

The Fitness Race Inquiry Meeting
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday Feb 22

Amerisuites
Main Floor meeting room (steps from the front desk)
2750 Greenspoint Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (
Near the Corner of Higgins Rd. & Barrington Road)

Or if you can't attend, but are interested in learning more:
e-mail rapidresponse@thefreedomexperience.com
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Here's to your success,

The Fitness Race Team

P.S. Everyone "struggling with their weight" is encouraged to attend (even if you're not ready to make any commitments). You'll enjoy an inspiring story of a person who succeeded after many failed attempts.

P.P.S. Invite someone who might benefit from one-on-one mentoring by an indivdual who has actually lost 139 pounds and kept it off.

P.P.P.S. If you've never struggled with your weight, but care about someone who has... come learn some steps to help without nagging.

P.P.P.P.S. Belief in "what's possible" might take-over within you!

In 2004 at 313 pounds, after 25 years of failed attempts, I made up my mind to get healthier... through diet and exercise. In 8 months & 8 days I went from Class III obese to NORMAL weight. I now weigh 173 pounds and am actively doing triathlons in the summer.

I did all of this by following the same formula I advise my affluent clients (I'm a life coach that specializes in money)... 1. Pick a sensible method. 2. Seek the best advice and guidance. 3. Relentlessly implement (& have a plan for times of discouragement) 4. Seek accountability. This is how I have sucessfully helped people accomplish their financial goals and now it has transformed my personal health and fitness

I’m a Partner with Summit Wealth Management serving clients since 1989, Past Chairman of the Board of The N. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, past board member Ronald McDonald House - San Antonio, Delegate to the 1995 White House Conf. on Sm. Business, from S. Texas, Co-Chair 1996 TX Governor's Conf on Sm Business for TX Governor George W. Bush, Graduated Texas Christian University in 1980, I attend Willow Creek Community Church in S. Barrington, IL and my 10-year-old daughter McKenna is the joy of my life

I'm Lazy!

Believe it or not... I hire a physical trainer because if I don't the odds that I'll go train and get the increased physical activity I need to stay in shape would likely NOT occur. You see, working out four hours per week is easy to do, but... the real issue for me is that it's easier NOT to do. You see, the reality is that I'm lazy.

So today when I learned my trainer was sick & had to cancel... the odds were low that I'd work out today. EXECPT... as I was talking to him about his need to cancel I thought fast and committed to him that I WOULD go into the gym & train without him. You see, I need (enjoy) accountability like this. The moment I committed to this, I knew he would check the computer and talk to other trainers to see if I, indeed, came in. I also happen to be the type that would feel unbearably guilty if I told him I was going to train & didn't. So there I was, on my own, doing 5K on the treadmill. Not much, but at least I went in.

So remember this... Accountability is one of the "secrets" of success with getting lighter, fitter & healthier. To some, accountability has a slightly negative connotation, but not to me. I think of it this way... accountability is really encouragement with no nonsense. It's somebody who really cares enough to encourage you by telling you what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). It's a valuable authentic relationship. I select all of my trainers with this in mind.

Today was also a big day in trying to recruit 20 people "struggling with their weight" to do a triathlon with me on July 22nd. I booked a meeting at my church (Willow Creek):

2007 Race To Fitness
If you struggle with your weight, come to an information meeting about "taking charge" of your fitness. Hear one Creeker's story of losing 139 pounds after 25 years of failed attempts.
Thursday Feb 22 in room 360
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Creek Community Church
Barrington Rd at Algonquin Rd
South Barrington, IL

This information meeting is open to EVERYONE. Anyone "struggling with their weight" is encouraged to attend.

I'm going to recommend that everyone attending to get these two books: