Once the FINAL photos, FINAL entry including the FINAL weight, and FINAL essay have been submitted, the 2007 Lehigh Valley SMARTEST LOSER judging panel will converge to determine the Final winner.

The judging panel consists of seven judges. These judges have been chosen based on their extensive background and experience in the Health and Fitness Industry. The initial criteria that must be met includes having submitted all the required photos and documentation on time. It will be from those registration applications that the finalists will be chosen. It is certain that the participants of this event want to be winners, having to document and follow their lifestyle changes can be challenging, but it all necessary in order to keep on task which is a key ingredient to being successful.

Weight, Measurements and Body Mass Index (Body Fat Testing) must be taken at the beginning and at the ending and documented in your journal and reported in your essays.

When reading and comparing the contestants applications and essays, the judges will be looking for the following:

*Contestants who have positively adopted a lifestyle change through performing their exercise routines on a regular basis, and have followed a balanced nutritional plan to assist in their excess weight loss during the time of this contest. Through this effort they will have TRANSFORMED their body with:

* A minimum weight loss of 20 lbs minimum.

*A minimum of 8 “total inches” must have been lost. This will be

determined when your trainer takes your final measurements.

* A minimum of 4% body fat must have been lost. This will be

determined when your trainer measures your body fat (BMI index)

*Well written essays that explain in detail what their exercise plan consisted of, what type of nutritional plan they followed, and what their experience was like daily, using documentation from their journal. Telling about any emotional changes that you may have experienced, and how this has effected other areas of your life. You

Should include details of your measurements and Body Mass Index.

*Contestants with a positive outlook on their future, who have discovered a lifestyle of healthy living and healthy eating that will

continue into their future, a sincere desire to remain positive toward their accomplishments, and who are willing to be an example to others who are seeking the same healthy and fit lifestyle.

The finalists will be determined based on meeting the listed criteria above.

From the Finalists, the judges will select the grand prize winner, the 2007 Lehigh Valley SMARTEST LOSER.