Biggest Winner
The Porcupine Health Unit’s version of “The Biggest Loser” called “The Biggest Winner Challenge” is coming to Timmins! The challenge will run from September 2010 and until the end of February 2011. The Biggest Winner Challenge is a 6-month healthy weight loss program offered in partnership with the Timmins Family Health Team.
The goal of The Biggest Winner Challenge is to help contestants lose up to a maximum of 10% of their body weight in a healthy and sustainable way over a period of 6 months.
Unlike the popular reality TV series, the “Biggest Winner Challenge” will not only focus on weight loss but will also focus on building the foundation to living a healthy lifestyle. The participants will accumulate points by: keeping a food diary; keeping a physical activity log; participating in various workshops and demonstrating laboratory results within the normal range. They will also accumulate points for weight loss (up to 10% of body weight) and decreased waist circumference. The team with the most points at the end of the 6 months will earn $400 in gift certificates.
Workshops offered during the course of the Timmins Biggest Winner Challenge are open to the public!
Please review the list of workshops below and call the Porcupine Health Unit at 267-1181 to register.
| Date | Workshop | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 9, 2010 | Welcome & Fantastic presentation | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Sept 16, 2010 | Goal Setting 101 | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Oct 7, 2010 | Understanding Canada's Physical Activity Guide | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Cholesterol presentation | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Nov 4. 2010 | Portion Distortion | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Nov 25, 2010 | Cholesterol presentation | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
| Feb 3, 2010 | Restaurant Survival | Porcupine Health Unit | 6:00-7:00pm |
Please click here for more information on registration criteria and rules.
Last reviewed: July 28, 2010