Lose-A-Thon: Features 

Ask The Expert 

Our experts Al Heinemann, certified personal trainer, and Norma Terrazas, registered and licensed dietician, will answer questions from Lose-A-Thon participants on the Lose-A-Thon Community Yahoo! Group. Participants will have the chance to ask all kinds of questions about exercise and diet. We will compile questions and twice a month up to three questions will be answered by our experts. First questions answered by Al and Norma are: 

	“How much water should I drink?”
	“Is diet soda okay to drink?”
	“How often should I work out?”

To see more about our experts click here. 

Practical Monthly Articles 

Once a month Al and Norma will write inspiring articles about how to lose weight, reach goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Articles will be posted to the Lose-A-Thon Community Yahoo! Group for participants to read and access easily. January’s articles are: 

	Getting Ship Shape – Starting a Fitness Program by Al Heinemann
	Top Five Post Holiday Eating Tips by Norma Terrazas

Lose-A-Thon Community Yahoo! Group 

PWSA (USA) is known for its ability to bring people together in supportive environments through its Yahoo! online support groups. PWSA (USA) has created a Yahoo! online group for registered Lose-A-Thon participants, too, to provide a forum for participants to encourage each other in weight loss efforts. Members of the online support group will also receive practical monthly articles and answers to questions from our fitness and dietician experts (Ask the Experts). This group will be monitored by and will receive from PWSA (USA) important communications and other information.  

Personal Web Page  

Participants will have their own personal Lose-A-Thon web page where people can make donations. Personalize it by sharing reasons for joining the Lose-A-Thon and posting weight loss progress. Include pictures. When people visit your web page they can learn about your progress and goals!