Are You the Biggest Loser on Campus?
Sidni Giordano
Issue date: 3/10/10 Section: News
"I'm looking around, and I see lots of losers in this room!" April Baer, project coordinator for University Wellness, said Tuesday night during the registration for "The Biggest Loser on Campus."
Inspired by NBC's reality show, "The Biggest Loser," this program is designed to promote health and wellness through out campus.
Everyone is well aware that the growing rate of obesity has become a national crisis in America. According to F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009, adult obesity rates now exceed 25% in 31 states and exceed 20% in 49 states and Washington, D.C. Two-thirds of American adults are either obese or overweight. Experts say that the nation's collective waistline will continue to grow, along with the health problems associated with the disease. Being overweight or obese significantly increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.
America's addiction to fast food along with our general lack of exercise have become the normal habits in our society. Billions of dollars are spent each year on weight loss products and fad diets that offer a quick, easy solution to all of our weight loss problems. The real solution to maintain a healthy weight requires a complete lifestyle change, which is the main goal of "The Biggest Loser on Campus."
The program is free for all students to participate. "The Biggest Loser on Campus" aims to increase participation in aerobic activities and health programs on campus. Unlike NBC's "The Biggest Loser," where the overall goal is to lose the highest percentage of weight, the on-campus version of the program rewards engagement in campus activities and self awareness, not weight loss. Although developing healthy lifestyle habits is main focus, the top three teams from 2009 lost a combined total of 114 pounds.
Each team is assigned a personal trainer in order to assist them meet their personal fitness goals. Based off of a point system, "The Biggest Loser on Campus" will consist of teams of four competing to accumulate the highest amount of overall team points. Points are awarded for exercising, eating responsibly, and participating in campus activities that focus on health. Participating in Relay for Life, Biggest Loser on Campus Seminars, and Springfest are just a few ways for teams to earn points.
Ray O'Donell, senior at FSU and team captain of "Pi Lambda Phi," competes along side his fraternity brothers in "The Biggest Loser on Campus." His competitive spirit sets high standards for the competition: "We are seriously just here to win," he said.
Everyone who shows hard work and dedication to the program will win the benefits associated with healthy living, such as feeling good about yourself and boosted amounts of energy. The first place prizes include a $100 FSU Bookstore gift card, a CHILL hoodie, a CHILL flash drive, and a free health screening. The team to come in second will receive a $50 FSU Bookstore gift card, a CHILL t-shirt, and a CHILL flash drive. Third place winners will receive a $25 FSU Bookstore gift card and a CHILL flash drive.
Inspired by NBC's reality show, "The Biggest Loser," this program is designed to promote health and wellness through out campus.
Everyone is well aware that the growing rate of obesity has become a national crisis in America. According to F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies Are Failing in America 2009, adult obesity rates now exceed 25% in 31 states and exceed 20% in 49 states and Washington, D.C. Two-thirds of American adults are either obese or overweight. Experts say that the nation's collective waistline will continue to grow, along with the health problems associated with the disease. Being overweight or obese significantly increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.
America's addiction to fast food along with our general lack of exercise have become the normal habits in our society. Billions of dollars are spent each year on weight loss products and fad diets that offer a quick, easy solution to all of our weight loss problems. The real solution to maintain a healthy weight requires a complete lifestyle change, which is the main goal of "The Biggest Loser on Campus."
The program is free for all students to participate. "The Biggest Loser on Campus" aims to increase participation in aerobic activities and health programs on campus. Unlike NBC's "The Biggest Loser," where the overall goal is to lose the highest percentage of weight, the on-campus version of the program rewards engagement in campus activities and self awareness, not weight loss. Although developing healthy lifestyle habits is main focus, the top three teams from 2009 lost a combined total of 114 pounds.
Each team is assigned a personal trainer in order to assist them meet their personal fitness goals. Based off of a point system, "The Biggest Loser on Campus" will consist of teams of four competing to accumulate the highest amount of overall team points. Points are awarded for exercising, eating responsibly, and participating in campus activities that focus on health. Participating in Relay for Life, Biggest Loser on Campus Seminars, and Springfest are just a few ways for teams to earn points.
Ray O'Donell, senior at FSU and team captain of "Pi Lambda Phi," competes along side his fraternity brothers in "The Biggest Loser on Campus." His competitive spirit sets high standards for the competition: "We are seriously just here to win," he said.
Everyone who shows hard work and dedication to the program will win the benefits associated with healthy living, such as feeling good about yourself and boosted amounts of energy. The first place prizes include a $100 FSU Bookstore gift card, a CHILL hoodie, a CHILL flash drive, and a free health screening. The team to come in second will receive a $50 FSU Bookstore gift card, a CHILL t-shirt, and a CHILL flash drive. Third place winners will receive a $25 FSU Bookstore gift card and a CHILL flash drive.
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