Duarte Fitness Center Issues “Biggest Loser” Weight Loss Challenge

DUARTE, CA, December 29, 2010 – Losers wanted.  The City of Duarte Fitness Center is issuing a challenge to community members who would like to set a healthy new year agenda, shed some unwanted pounds, and win the title of Duarte’s “biggest loser”.

The contest is open to all Duarte residents 16 years of age and older. There is no entry fee to participate. The winner will receive a one-year total facility individual membership to the Duarte Fitness Center.  As an extra incentive, Duarte is partnering with TV’s Biggest Loser Pound for Pound Challenge that has pledged to donate 11 cents for every pound lost to Feeding America to provide groceries to local food banks. Duarte has selected the Los Angeles Food Bank to be the recipient of funds from the local weight loss challenge.

The eight-week contest will begin Jan. 3, with the final weigh-in on Feb, 28.  Highest percentage of body, not number of pounds will determine the winner.

“Duarte’s motto is ‘The City of Health’. With the weight loss challenge we hope to motivate our community to begin living a healthier lifestyle,” said Director of Parks and Recreation, Donna Georgino.

Private and confidential weigh-ins will take place every Monday at the Duarte Fitness Center. Only percentages of weight lost or gained will be shared.

For more information about Duarte’s Biggest Loser contest contact the Duarte Fitness Center at (626) 357-6118, ext. 243.

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