Fort Bliss’ Biggest Loser

The Concept

  • The person who loses the most weight per percent of the starting weight will be Fort Bliss’s Biggest Loser.
  • In order to participate, the contestants have to complete a health history form and turn in a physicians clearance form.
  • Every contestant will pay $300 for the Challenge
  • The participation is limited to 25 people.
  • An optional Fitness Assessments is available. 
  • The contestants will work out in a group setting with the personal trainer Mike Lind three times a week.
  • The workouts will consist of cardio and weight training sessions, designed by the trainer under the guidance of Dr. Doug Briggs.
  • Before and after pictures are optional.
  • Weigh-ins will take place at the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th weeks.
  • Body Composition tests will be done at the 1st, 6th and 12th weeks.
  • The contestant with the highest weight loss percentage (initial body weight to final body weight) will be announced "Fort Bliss' Biggest Loser"
  • The Monitor will also publish a short report about the contestants' progress and keep the Fort Bliss community informed about the Challenge.
  • Contestants receive a pedometer to track how many steps and/or miles they walked in a day and a reusable water bottle in order to remain hydrated throughout the program.
  • Each contestant will receive a complimentary copy of “Sixteen Weeks to Weight Training Success, A Basic Approach” by Doug Briggs.

The Benefits

The Application

POC: Mike Lind: Personal Fitness Trainer, Office# 568-3826, Cell#253-2095

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