Richmond County Daily Journal
FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital and The Daily Journal are joining forces again this year to help nine people reach their health and weight loss goals.
For 13 weeks, those chosen to be a part of The New Year, New You weight loss challenge will have access to the FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Center for Health and Fitness, personal trainers and help with nutrition.
There were eight contestants last year and they lost a total of 134.7 pounds.
“I’m excited we can partner with FirstHealth Richmond again this year,” said Daily Journal publisher Rick Bacon. “I hope that even more weight can be lost by those that are chosen to participate.”
It’s easy for most people to promise to be good when it comes time to making those New Year’s resolutions on Jan. 1, but the hard part is following through, and that is what this contest focusses on — helping contestants create life-long healthy habits that will enable them to be successful once the contest is over.
The contest will begin Feb. 1.
To enter, write out the following information and drop it off or mail it in to the Center for Health and Fitness:
1) Name, age, phone number, height and weight.
2) How long have you struggled with your weight?
3) How would losing weight change your life?
4) How has your weight affected your life?
5) Can you commit to the program for 13 weeks?
6) Why should you be chosen for the “New Year, New You” weight loss challenge?
7) Do you suffer from any health problems?
Select applicants will be contacted for in-person interviews and must provide a medical release form from their physician.
The deadline to apply is Jan. 22.
The final nine contestants will be chosen by staff members from the Center for Health and Fitness and the Daily Journal.
n Staff writer Eren Tataragasi can be reached at (910) 997-3111 ext. 19 or at etataragasi@yourdailyjournal.com.
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