Memorial Health System
ABILENE - Impact Sports and Fitness had a total of 39 participants take the Weight Loss Challenge this year from Jan. 9 to Feb. 17. The contest was divided into two divisions, men and women; a change from previous years.
The winners were awarded based on the percentage of body weight lost during the six-week program. The top prize for each division was $350, followed by $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. Alecia Sare, fitness trainer, led the program.
For the women’s division, the first place winner, Annette Caldwell, had a 6.9 percent weight loss. Charlotte Barten, second place, had a 6.25 percent weight loss, and Tammy Everett finished in third place with a 5.84 percent weight loss.
For the men’s division, the first-place winner, David Elliott, had a 10.68 percent weight loss. Dan Meysenburg, second place, had a 9.62 percent weight loss, and Mitch Brandt finished in third place with a 10.33 percent weight loss.
"This year's weight loss group was a lot of fun, we had a lot of competitors competing against each other each week which made it even more fun. Everyone showed up each week with a positive attitude and determined to do better every time," said Alecia Sare