Join the Kick-off Celebration

When: Saturday May 17, 2008

What time:10:00 AM

Where: Falls Park

The Challenge begins with a kick-off planned for 10 a.m. Saturday May 17, 2008 at Falls Park. The event will include a special appearance and remarks by Amy Hildreth and Marty Wolff, finalists from NBC's Biggest Loser Season 3, and a warm-up activity for weight loss teams. We encourage teams to create fun t-shirts, wear the same colors or try other ideas to identify your team!

Door prizes will be awarded at the kick-off, with a special award for the team who displays their "losing" sprit in the most unique way. We'll also announce the grand prize to be awarded at the end of the 12 weeks. Do not miss this exciting event!

Amy Hildreth and Marty Wolff to Attend the Community Weight Loss Challenge Kick-off!

In Spring 2006, Amy Hildreth and Marty Wolff were two of 14 obese people cast on NBC’s reality show The Biggest Loser with the intentions to lose weight and change their lives. For eight months, they were taught by the best of the best in the fitness, nutritional and medical industries. The end result was a weight loss of 252 pounds between them and a new life’s purpose: to improve the lives of overweight people ready to commit to their own health.

Amy Hildreth wants to share her experience and encouragement as you begin your journey! Now that Amy has overcome her own obstacles, it has become her passion to share what she has learned with the many people struggling with their weight today. She is now an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer and enjoys motivational speaking at hospitals, universities and companies across the United States.

After losing 146 lbs on The Biggest Loser, Marty wants to give back. He recalls losing over 300 lbs in his lifetime, but why was The Biggest Loser different then the past? How does he know he will not gain all the weight back? The answer is simple; he replaced his old habits with new healthy habits! Marty believes anyone can lose weight, but it takes a great deal of inner searching to change your life forever.