Losing Weight in Breckinridge

In nine weeks, nine teams (34 people) lost 401.1 pounds and 178 inches. The top team lost 13.12 percent of their body weight. In eight weeks, 10 teams (43 participants) lost 180.2 pounds and 285.25 inches. The top team lost a total of 47.4 pounds and 10.21 percent of their body weight. These results are from people participating in the Breckinridge County Biggest Loser program. The programs last eight to 12 weeks have weekly weigh-ins, and initial and final weigh-ins and measurements (done at the Breckinridge County Extension Office). The Breckinridge County Family and Consumer Sciences agent offers classes throughout the program on nutrition and physical activity. One hundred percent of the participants plan to join again in an effort to reach their goal and get healthy. 
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