The “JSU Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge” is off to a great start!
On Tuesday, 63 contestants, including JSU staff and students, visited the Welcome Center for the initial weigh in. To jump-start the challenge, the contestants received helpful nutrition and exercise tips from Amy Riggins and Cindy Crocker, personal trainers with the Walter Payton Recreation Complex.
Riggins was impressed with the turnout Tuesday. “It was exciting to see so many people accept the challenge and take this first step to healthier living,” she said.
Alondria Owens, administrative assistant in the JSU Office of Community Engagement, said, “I decided to commit to the weight loss challenge because I wanted to do something fun to create a healthier me. I chose the competition because I love a good challenge.”
Jackson State students are also taking on the challenge to lose unwanted pounds over the next few months. Freshman political science major Tariana Furlow, said, “My expectation for this challenge is to lose weight while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I don’t want to necessarily stop eating but to eat healthy and nutritious meals that benefit my body in a positive way. And, I want to exercise to stay active while trying to lose or maintain a certain body shape.”
The “JSU Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge” runs from Jan. 26 to May 24, and participants are committed to going the extra mile to get in shape. The final weigh-in will be from noon until 1:30 p.m. May 24 at the JSU Welcome Center during National Fitness and Sports Month. A brief awards ceremony will follow.