SHRINK-A-THON Teams Lose Weight & Inches And.... Raise Money For Charities!

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 28, 2010 -
Lora Ulrich, owner of The New You and Shrink-A-Thon organizer, is proud to announce the results of the 3-month weight loss fundraising competition. Teams competed to lose weight, lose inches and raise money for charity. On Monday, April 26th, participants were recognized and awarded for raising the most money, losing the most inches and losing the most percentage of body weight. Local charities were the biggest winner of the night.

Lora Ulrich says she got goosebumps as she read the results and announced the winners of the Shrink-A-Thon. “Some of our participants went down 4 sizes, and were even able to reduce their diabetes and cholesterol medication due to their healthier diets and lifestyle changes,” explains Ulrich. “Now, that’s exciting!”

Teams met with health and lifestyle coach, Lora Ulrich weekly for 12 weeks to review meal plans, choices and lifestyles changes. In those twelve weeks participants managed to lose a combined total of 315 pounds and 265 inches. As if that wasn’t enough, an estimated $3,600 was raised for local charities including the Harry Chapin Food Bank, American Heart Association and American Cancer Society.

Scott Zehner, owner of Zehner Peluso & Associates, and Bridgett Ashford of Fowler, White & Boggs, were the Shrink-A-Thon’s biggest losers! Zehner lost a total of 39 pounds and more than 17 inches and Bridgett Ashford lost 21.5 inches and 23 pounds. Prizes for the winners were donated by the Hilton Garden Inn of Fort Myers, Cre8 Salon & Spa, The New You, USANA, Spada Salon & Spa and Massage Therapist, Pamm McKissick.


Bridgett Ashford says, “It would be enough if this was just about raising money for charity, but the accompanying health benefits are amazing.” Bridgett’s doctor was able to reduce her cholesterol and diabetes medication, and plans to take her off of the medication altogether if her cholesterol and blood sugar levels stay as low as they are now.  “It’s the lowest my numbers have been in seven years,” adds Bridgett.  


SHRINK-A-THON
The SHRINK-A-Thon operates much like a “walk-a-thon” only instead of “walking” participants shed excess pounds. It is a 12-week program using a weight loss curriculum modeled after several clinical trials done under the guidelines of the FDA, supervised by lifestyle and health coach, Lora Ulrich, who educates and coaches people how to live a healthy lifestyle, trim your waistline, and raise money for charities in need. USANA Health Sciences pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements, low glycemic meal replacement shakes and nutrition bars trusted by elite & top athletes and celebrities are introduced. For more info on how to sign up for the next Shrink-A-Thon or inquire about holding a Shrink-A-Thon for your charity, contact Lora Ulrich at 239-898-4078 or www.TheNewYou.Shrinkathon.com

THE NEW YOU
The New You, founded by Lora Ulrich, provides health and wealth coaching to individuals, groups, organization and corporations. Coaching programs offer ideal solutions that teach us exactly what, when and how to eat to live a healthy life. It isn’t a diet. It’s a lifestyle change. To consult with Lora Ulrich, Lifestyle Coach call Lora at 239-898-4078 or www.TheNewYouLifestyle.com

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