{"id":81750,"date":"2024-01-06T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=81750"},"modified":"2024-01-08T15:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T15:32:49","slug":"weight-loss-contest-seeks-to-inspire-healthy-lifestyles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=81750","title":{"rendered":"Weight loss contest seeks to inspire healthy lifestyles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan \u2013 Help is on the way for those looking to shed some weight and get in shape following the holiday season.<\/p>\n

The Armed Forces Wellness Center here plans to kick off its annual \u201cBiggest Loser\u201d competition next month, with registration starting this Monday for active-duty military members and Friday for all other participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe point of the event is to create a supportive network within the community and get people excited and motivated to live healthier, sustainable lifestyles,\u201d said Maria Wallace, the center\u2019s lead health educator.<\/p>\n

The six-week program, which runs from Feb. 5 to March 18, aims to help Camp Zama personnel achieve and maintain a healthy weight and body composition through health education and behavioral change.<\/p>\n

Only 35 individuals will be able to join the self-directed fitness journey, including retirees, federal civilian employees and adult family members. Several prizes will be awarded throughout the contest, and the competition fee is $15 but free for active-duty military members.<\/p>\n

All participants will receive a contest T-shirt and expert advice from AWC professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to provide them resources and support,\u201d Wallace said, \u201cso that they\u2019re able to get the best type of lifestyle that they can achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in last year\u2019s competition, for instance, lost a total of more than 50 pounds, with one individual losing as many as 13 pounds.<\/p>\n

To track their progress, participants will undergo assessments, including the Bod Pod system, a body composition\u00a0test that determines the ratio of body fat to lean mass.<\/p>\n

Metabolic testing will be available to help participants identify their unique target caloric zone, as well as biofeedback to see how their bodies respond to stress.<\/p>\n

Participants can also attend classes to learn weight management strategies in the areas of sleep, nutrition and activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can give them good tips and tricks on how to improve in any of those areas,\u201d Wallace said.<\/p>\n

Even outside of the Biggest Loser competition, AWC offers its classes and other services to all Military Health System beneficiaries looking to improve themselves.<\/p>\n

During the contest, participants can compete for prizes by tracking the number of steps they take each week and how often they exercise at fitness centers on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.<\/p>\n

Instructors at Camp Zama\u2019s Yano Fitness Center will also be offering their fitness classes to participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople can try new things and see what works best for them,\u201d Wallace said.<\/p>\n

While the competition is mainly done independently, Wallace said participants can still make an appointment with AWC staff if they require additional assistance or can interact with fellow contestants to motivate each other.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that this challenge sets them up for success in the future,\u201d she said, \u201cand that they\u2019re able to find something they really enjoy, because health and wellness should be enjoyable in order to maintain it over a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those interested in the competition or in other AWC services can call 263-4073 or 046-407-4073 for more information.<\/p>\n

Related links:<\/strong><\/p>\n

U.S. Army Garrison Japan news<\/a><\/p>\n

USAG Japan official website<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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