Participants in fitness challenge lose approx. 200 pounds, 90 inches

Published May 23, 2012
By Airman Jason Wiese
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The 90th Force Support Squadron presented awards to participants of the second annual Warren Fitness Challenge May 3 in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center.

The challenge consisted of a 14-week, weight-loss program. When participants worked out or met nutrition and lifestyle goals, they earned points, said Staff Sgt. Shaun Haynes, 90th Force Support Squadron sports director

"We finished with 10 individual participants and three teams," Haynes said. "Overall, participants lost 198 pounds and almost 88 inches."

Participants earned first, second and third place prizes in three categories -- most percentage of weight loss, most points and team with the most points, he said.

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Romero, 90th FSS special events coordinator, was in charge coordinating the challenge and keeping up with the standings, and the Health and Wellness Center developed the training program and offered classes to the participants, Haynes said.

"We provide events every year for weight loss to teach better eating, exercise and sleeping habits," said Romero.