April 28, 2008

Firefighters hold weight loss competition

       Firefighters at White River Township Fire Department held their own “Biggest Looser” competition to see who could loose the most weight and body fat in three months. There were several firefighters in the competition, and it was a pretty close finish between two of them.  Firefighter Jason Ramey was declared the winner, with a loss of 45 pounds and 7% body fat loss.  Firefighter/Paramedic Lisa White came in second with a loss of 30 pounds, and a 4% body fat loss.  “I am very excited about how this turned out; it is all in watching what you eat and exercising”, said Jason.  “I am going to continue to keep it up; it makes you feel good when your eating right and working out”, he added.  Lisa is excited as well about her weight loss and states that she is going to continue working out.  Firefighters are required to work out during their shift on duty which promotes good health and prepares them for the work they do. There are plans of holding another contest in the near future.
 
    

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