Phil
As a 55 year old Senior Director of Sales his goal is to lose weight and prevent the health concerns that correlate with obesity.  He may have difficulty with staying focused on eating healthy meals, but the accountability and challenge of the competition are bound to keep him on task.  He has 3 sons and 2 grandsons rooting him on… and another grandson due in a month!

Pat
She’s a 54 year old Consultant looking to get in better shape for her upcoming 25th wedding anniversary than she was for her 10th.  For her winning the competition will be reaching her personal goal.  Frequent travel for her job may be a hurdle to overcome, but she is ready to kick it in gear and do her best.  When she’s not working—or working out—she’ll be participating in her other hobby:  Curling. 

Cliff
A 57 year old Project Manager who from the moment we met him we could tell he means business.  He’s here to get in peak physical shape, reduce medications, and get back into competitive sporting activities.  Has made excuses not to get back into the gym and diets have failed him—so now it’s time for a challenge.  Recently had rotator cuff surgery but has completed physical therapy and is ready to go!

Michelle
She’s a full time student looking to get thinner, healthier, and more confident.  She says it’s going to feel great to lose the weight, but winning the challenge is going to be a nice bonus J  Her personal challenges will be overcoming impulse eating and getting rolling with the workouts.  At 21 she’s our youngest competitor in the February 2010 program.

Darlene
Her motivation for joining the challenge is to live longer than her parents did and be able to break out the clothes in her closet that have been waiting for her.  As a 59 year old Claims Examiner she will have a tough time with food preparation due to her long work hours but has a very positive mindset and is already committed to change.

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Kathy

She’s interested in achieving an optimal weight, but more interested in getting healthy and getting strong enough to prevent injury and live a strong active life.  She might have a tough time with the workouts, but she’s motivated to do everything she can to reach her goals!  She has been in a pattern of yo-yo weights for a while now and is ready to break the cycle.

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Bob

He’s a 52 year old Technical Writer for a software company who keeps telling people he’s going to live to be 100.  He knows that he needs to lose weight and get healthier to make that be a reality, but also notes that looking and feeling better will have numerous additional social and physical benefits as well.  He guarantees victory in the program—because for him winning means that he tried his best and showed consistent progress throughout the program.  One thing we should mention—he’s a retired Army Officer with over 34 years of service!

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Cheryl

A Registered Nurse, Mother of 2, and Wife of 21 years, her goal is to finish the weight loss and fitness journey she started last March.  One of her daughter is a water polo player and the other is attends college in Washington D.C., and they will serve as a consistent support staff.  In addition, she’s motivated by others and a very determined person so the challenge offers a great opportunity to hit her goal.  Other than working out J her other favorite hobbies include traveling, boating, and scrap booking.

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Art

A 32 year old Network Engineer who’s here to get in shape and increase energy levels.  His barriers will be mustering up the consistent motivation to hit all the workouts and stay consistent with the nutrition plan for a full 12 weeks.  However, he’s motivated for success and ultimately driven to not only lose weight but become a better person physically and mentally.

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Diane

By day she’s a 65 Year old Retired Teacher who currently tutors 4 deaf students.  By night, she’s a motivated Largest Loser training for her Daughter’s upcoming wedding while also getting a handle on her blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.  Her difficulty will be remaining consistent, noting that she’s a very unscheduled person and sometimes fights routine. 

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Mike

A 63 year old Attorney looking to re-energize, exercise, and firm up.  He has some physical limitations that may make his journey challenging, but these are greatly overshadowed by this dedication to succeed at establishing a long term lifestyle change.  When the going gets tough, Mike doesn’t give up—or give in.

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Maria

A Teller Supervisor who’s on a SERIOUS mission to lose her extra pounds and maintain a healthier lifestyle.  Sweets might be her tough challenge, but she’s driven to become knowledgeable on how to work with her body to achieve and maintain her goal weight.