Mintec’s 2013 Biggest Loser winners, Mark Jones, Ron Shepherd, Janet Bennett and Yadira Luna.
Mintecers at Tucson headquarters were celebrating company losses this week as results of the annual Biggest Loser weight-loss competition were announced. Back in June, some 44 contestants embraced the challenge of adopting a healthier lifestyle and shedding some pounds.
Nine weeks later, a final weigh-in confirmed four winners.
- Female most percentage loss: Janet Bennett lost 7.12% of body fat
- Female most weight loss: Yadira Luna lost 11 pounds
- Male most percentage loss: Ron Shepherd lost 8.24% of body fat
- Male most weight loss: Mark Jones lost 23.2 pounds
Janet credited her success to consistency. “I utilized a tip, that the minutes of cardio per week should match your weight,” said Janet. “For nutrition, I limited my starches and increased vegetables. I also stayed off the scale so I would not be disappointed with whatever setbacks may have happened along the way.”
For more on Janet’s tip, visit http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/30-greatest-flat-belly-tips-all-time
Not surprising for a company that plies its trade in data and statistics, the numbers don’t end there. The combined weight of our 44 contestants totaled 8,096 pounds back in June. Today that number is 7,759 pounds, a deficit of 337 pounds or 80 pounds heavier than the average NFL linebacker.
No wonder it feels like there’s more room around the office!
