Northwest Health Challenge
I wanted to give a shout out for my latest volunteer project, Northwest Health Challenge. It is a longer, smaller and more realistic version of the Biggest Loser. Based right here in Portland, Oregon, it is a community based TV show.
We bring contestants in for 90 days. They are provided a health coach and lots of support in their efforts to change their eating style for good. As a result, they all hope to lose weight (sometimes a lot) and become healthier. Being on TV gives them accountability.

I signed up to be a writer for the TV show. So far, I have written the website and created bio pages for all the contestants. The interviews brought out some interesting stories. For many of the ladies, it was child bearing that caused the beginning of a struggle to get the weight back off. The guys had a variety of serious medical conditions.
Right now, the show offers interviews with the contestants and nutritionists. As it evolves, we hope to add cooking shows, shopping treasure hunts, refrigerator raids and group activities. We also hope to get sponsors so that we can provide more services such as medical check-ups and nutritional programs.
I was brought up to be kind of a fitness freak. I love to be active, so have always been in good physical shape. More recently I have learned about nutrition. This is the part that most of us are not aware of, including myself. It is amazing the variety of good things that can happen when you change what you eat. For myself, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis many years ago – today it’s gone. I have also controlled my high blood pressure and lost weight. Not to mention the added energy.
For more information about the Northwest Health Challenge, check out the website.

Shopping is cheaper
than a psychiatrist!







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