As A Healthier Weigh finishes, Couch to 5K begins

    On April 19, 11 participants of A Healthier Weigh gathered at Phillips County Event Center to celebrate their accomplishments after the 12-week health and fitness challenge.
    Out of the eight teams and 12 individuals who started the competition, seven teams and eight individuals completed the program.
    Of those who weighed in, a total of 48.25 inches of waist circumference and 186.3 pounds were lost.  
    Of those who reported weekly, over 45,000 minutes of moderate activity was achieved over the 12 weeks.
    In addition, 76 percent of participants who reported in the moderate activity category also reported vigorous exercise, strength training and stretching exercise.

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