Photos: Healthy Bridgeport Holds 5K Recently at Rec Complex to Celebrate Progress of Program
By Ben Queen on June 28, 2021 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
Combined winners of Healthy Bridgeport's Biggest Loser and 10% Takedown challenges left The Bridge Sports Complex Thursday $14,000 richer and overall participants ended the challenges 700 pounds lighter.Following the Bridge to Health 5K - for which 130-plus individuals had registered - Abby Veigel, team lead for Healthy Bridgeport made the much-anticipated announcement.
Winners of the Biggest Loser had to lose at least 20% of their body weight and the top percentage of weight loss was rewarded. Winners of the 10% Takedown had to lose at least 10% of their body weight and were eligible for a cash drawing.The initial weigh-ins and body scans were completed in January. Those who dropped the most weight in the challenges were active in utiizing the Healthy Bridgeport app, available free to anyone who wishes to download it. The app features healthy recipes, workout tips and much more. Users are able to track their daily health goals and are eligible for monthly prize drawings.
Click HERE To see winners of the challenge.
