This year’s Biggest Dang Loser contest has proved to a be a worthy challenge for our groups. The teams were made up of pairs, then put together with anywhere from 8-20 pairs. Our winning team this year was the Maroon team. Team Captain John Dang was a driving force for this team. Each pair was held accountable for themselves, their partner and the team as a whole. The team was made up of John & Staci Dang, Sally Smith & Amy Herrington, Michele Fowler & Bobbie Robison, Anita Noriega & Cynthia Najera, Kelli Suratt & Terri Lay, Ofelia Ibarra & Jennifer Choate, Glenna Bell & Lisa Marconi, and Kenneth & Glenna Bell. The Maroon team lost a total of 217.5 lbs, with a total percentage of weight loss being 7.11%.

The Maroon team accomplished this by working together and supporting each other. Each Monday they would have team meetings and fix a healthy dietary meal together for the day. They would come in groups to work out at the Dang Gym. They also attend the many of the classes (Spin, Yoga, Aerobics, Muscle Pump, etc.) that are offered at the gym. Each person was responsible for keeping a daily food diary, which include what they ate, how much they ate and the amount of calories and carbs that were consumed. Team members had daily snacks at 10am and 3pm which helped them to eat smaller meals at regular meal times. This group worked very hard to accomplish their weight loss. Not only was this the winning team but they also had the 5th place winners also. Bobbie Robison and Michele Fowler lost a total of 10.41%. Great job team and you go Bobbie and Michele!