It’s finally over!  I think everyone let out a sigh of relief after they stepped off the scales Monday morning!  When the 27 of us began, we weighed 5577.1 pounds collectively which was an average of 206 pounds per person.  As of Monday, we lost a combined 404.2 pounds, or 7.25% of our starting weight and we now have an average of 191 pounds per person.  Think about 404 pounds lost… that’s equivalent to 2 whole people!  That is an amazing job and everyone should be proud of themselves! 

Thanks to everyone for doing this with me, it was a total group effort here at work and at home.  My ultimate goal wasn’t achieved, but I knew it wouldn’t be in 12 weeks, I am on a six month plan.  I am about ½ way to my ultimate goal and I am eating better and getting more exercise, the rest will take a bit more time.  Even better, my entire household is eating healthier and getting more exercise which is more rewarding than just me dropping weight by myself. 

I hope everyone continues their own “Biggest Loser” to achieve their goals even though our contest is over.  Losing weight doesn’t mean you have to starve yourself and eliminate your favorite things from your diet forever.  Smarter choices and moderation can take you a long way.  J

Congratulations to our winners! The final results are:

The winners – Bonnie, Jamie and Team 4. 

Second Place – Tammy, David Jr. and Team 5.

Thanks again, and everyone did a fantastic job!  And don’t worry; the spread sheet is getting deleted right after I get done posting this!