Local Losers Win Big in Arroyo Grande Weight Loss Challenge

Jan. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- Daniel was skeptical his first night at the Challenge, but began immediately to put into action the information he heard that night. The next week at weigh-in made him a believer. “I didn’t realize just how many calories I was eating until I really began to look at it.”  said Daniel.

Daniel lost 4.2 pounds his first week and Ginger lost 2.6. Daniel consistently lost over 4 pounds each week the first month. At the end of the 12-week Challenge Daniel took first place with a cash prize of $87.50* losing a total of 13.487% body weight, 42.0 pounds and 25.50 inches. Ginger took home second place with a cash prize of $52.50 for her loss of 10.629% body weight, 25.0 pounds and 14.25 inches. Daniel’s weight loss percentage earned him a place in the top three contenders for a week’s vacation to Hawaii.

The Arndts joined the next Challenge and again walked away with first and second places. People were really starting to take notice now. Ginger laughed as she recalled the UPS man finally stopping her and asked, “ 'Please don’t be offended, but have you lost weight?' How could I be offended? People were noticing my efforts!"

The Arndts brought three friends with them to the last Challenge.  Jamie G, inspired by Daniel and Ginger’s success became very focused and got to work. Jamie had the highest weight loss 6 out of 12 weeks and walked away with the first place prize of $147.50*. Jamie topped every category with a weight loss percentage of 13.800%, 26.8 pounds and 21.50 inches.

"Our current class is the largest we've had so far and the first place prize is up to $200. Helping people to realize their health and weight loss goals is very rewarding." says Valerie Stewart, a coach for the Challenge. "We acknowledge and celebrate even the smallest successes."

The next Challenge begins Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 at 6:30pm at 1542 W Branch Street in Arroyo Grande. Cost is just $39 for the 12-week course. Participants will have access to a personal success coach, accountability each week in a confidential setting and the opportunity to win cash and a Hawaiian vacation.


*Prize money dollar amount is based on the number of participants.

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