Franciscan St. James Health Biggest Loser

Are you struggling to keep your new year’s resolution to keep the weight off or lose those elusive few extra pounds? Do you find it difficult to set aside the time to read about healthy lifestyle choices or eating more nutritionally balanced meals? Do you wish you had someone who could be a positive influence in your weight loss goals? St. James Health has the answers and the solution!

Franciscan St. James Health  will sponsor a Biggest Loser contest for all of its employees including volunteers and Midwest University employees. Registration for the contest begins on February 28, 2011. You must register in person by Thursday March 3. The contest will run through the 3rd week of May. You must weigh in by May 19th. No exceptions. Winners will be announced on Monday May 23rd.

The winners will be determined based on percentage of total body weight loss. There will be a first and second place Biggest Loser for both men and women (combined campuses).  The first place Biggest Losers will win a 3-month membership to the Health and Wellness Institute AND a $150 gift card. Second place Biggest Losers will receive a $50 gift card. There will be 4 winners in all, 2 men and two women.

Follow the Scaling Down! blog for important information about the contest including weekly raffle winners, healthy lifestyle tips, and support during your journey.  You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Welcome to Scaling Down!

Scaling Down  is a new blog for the Franciscan St. James Health Center for Bariatric Surgery.   Scaling Down has been developed to be a resource for motivation, inspiration, helpful tips and current news/research to help you better manage your weight.  Scaling Down is the perfect online resource to assist your healthcare professional at St. James Health to enable you to scale down your weight and empower your life.