And the Winner is.... Charity Fundraiser - From Gut to Cut; Final Results!

The Charity Fundraiser - Gut to Cut officially ended on Monday, October 24th.
The Mazzella brothers worked hard during the 6 weeks to reach their goals.  Obstacles were conquered and both contestants met their challenges each week!  
 
Official ending statistics;

•    Both contestants achieved their body fat goals!

-    Paul achieved 109% of his goal, losing 10.4 lbs and reducing his body fat from 17.1% to 14.8%
-   Jay achieved 117% of his goal, losing 10.4lbs and reducing his body fat from 23.7% to 19.4%

•    Jay is the official winner for total body fat loss
•    Paul won 3 out of 4 physical challenges

Although the program was entertaining and did help the brother's to get healthy, our main goal was to raise money for a good cause while having some fun.  This goal was achieved and we have our generous members to thank for all their support and participation!  

A total of $350 in donations were collected from members, employees, family and friends as “bets” on each contestant.  
•    Paul’s chosen charity St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org/
•    Paul will match the amount collected for Dr. Jay's charity The National Vaccine Information Center http://www.nvic.org/

Thank you again for your support!  If you would still like to make a donation see a member of the staff to select your choice and place your donation through the end of the month. For more information on the competition see our website page and look for future challenges involving members and staff!

Charity Fundraiser - From Gut to Cut Enters it's Last Week!

If you have not placed your "bet" in the Charity Fundraiser - Gut to Cut, your time is running out!  The official end date of the competition is Monday, October 24th.
 
The Mazzella brothers have been working hard during the last 5 weeks to reach their goals.  Offical mid-point weigh-ins showed excellent progress for both Dr. Jay and Paul.  Obstacles have been conquered and both contestants have met their challenges each week.  
 
Donations are being collected from members, employees, family and friends as “bets” on each contestant.  

•    Paul’s chosen charity is St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
•    Dr. Jay's charity is the National Vaccine Information Center

The winner of the contest will be the one who achieves the highest percentage of their goal body fat loss.  The loser has to match the amount collected for the winners charity.

See a member of the staff to select your choice to win the contest and place your donation today or complete the form on the right! While the contest ends on Monday, we will be accepting donations to either charity all next week. For more information on the competition see our previous Blog post.

A Friendly Competition Between Brothers

It all started many years ago, a little friendly competition between brothers.  Who could run faster, jump higher, play harder...Jay or Paul?  Over the years there have been varying wagers, always one winner and one fallen hero.  All in the spirit of competition.
 
Fast forward 2011.   The Mazzella brothers have been faced with the challenge of staying in shape while battling age, business ownership and the other demands in their lives.  Carrying on the tradition of competition, Brian has set forth a challenge to them both to be healthy and strong.  Can they achieve it?  Which brother will shine in the glory of the win?  Will it be Oreo Kid Jay or Pasta Pounder Paul?
 
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
 
Paul and Dr. Jay are competing in a 6 week challenge to get lean and mean!  Initial measurements have been recorded and body fat goals have been set.  Each brother will work hard to achieve their goals combining exercise and nutrition.  
 
Donations will be collected from members, employees, family and friends as “bets” on each contestant.  
•    Paul’s chosen charity is St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
•    Dr. Jay's charity is the National Vaccine Information Center

The winner of the contest will be the one who achieves the highest percentage of their goal body fat loss.  The loser has to match the amount collected for the winners charity.
 
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE...

• Physical challenges will be orchestrated each week (by Brian and Kim) to add additional money to the charity fund!  Look for announcements in the gym and come out to cheer on your favorite brother.  
• Starting statistics and mid-point progress numbers will be posted in the gym and updated on our website blog.
• And last but far from least;  If one or more contestant does not reach their 6 week goal by the end date, that brother has to do a Zumba class the week of October 24th in an outfit provided by Nadine!

Fill out the form on the right to pledge your donation and place your bet!