In the winter of 2017, Grant Beach revived the “biggest loser,” competition. Mike Bauer from Heart of the Westside, took home half the pot. What does that mean to you?
In March, Grant Beach will host another “biggest loser” competition. This is open to anyone in any neighborhood who is interested in improving their health and enjoying the company of others on the same journey. The sign-up and kick-off will happen on Saturday, March 23 at Hovey House, 800 W. Hovey, time TBA, in Grant Beach Neighborhood, in conjunction with our annual pancake breakfast and Grant Beach Sports soccer sign-ups.
Here’s how it works: there is a $10 entry fee and $1 is due at each weekly weigh-in. At the initial weigh-in, we will also record your measurements. All weights and measurements are confidential, of course. We will take measurements again at the final weigh-in. At the end of the competition, which will be at least eight weeks, the participant who has lost the highest percentage of weight AND inches will win half of the total amount of money collected. The other half will benefit Grant Beach Neighborhood Association activities.
But wait – there ‘s more! The fun part of this is getting to know other participants, joining in group activities and seeking out healthy options for food. As a group, we can make this what we want it to be. Some ideas have been to invite guest speakers on relevant topics, plan days to walk in area parks, bring different types of healthy recipes to sample at weigh-ins, sign up on an app or other online tracking system for food and exercise – anything that will keep the group encouraged and motivated. Bring your ideas and bring a friend! You can find us at the Biggest Loser 2019 Grant Beach group on Facebook.