60 participants

Total Weight Loss: 928 pounds

Total Inches Lost: 672.25 inches

Read some of their feedback/reviews by clicking here.

Winner of Biggest Loser:

1^st Place: Eileen Tomlinson, Luck Wisconsin- lost 30.8 pounds which was 20.13% body weight loss

2^nd Place: Tod Griffith, formerly from Grantsburg but now is from Menomonie, WI- lost 50 pounds which was 19.67% body weight loss

Winners of the trip to Mexico:

• Eileen Tomlinson
• Tod Griffith
• JD Glover, Grantsburg, WI- 165 points
• Melissa Johnson, Grantsburg, WI-165 points
• Scott Doornink, Grantsburg, WI- 164 points
• Janine Meyer, Frederic, WI- 164 points
• Dawn Beaulieu, Grantsburg, WI- 163 points
• Leif Throngard, Grantsburg, WI- 161 points
• Kim Karge, Siren, WI- 160 points
• Dana Frantz, Grantsburg, WI- 157 points
• Steve Meyer, Frederic, WI- 156 points
• Cindy Vilstrup, Frederic, WI- 155 points

The group will be traveling to the Playa del Carmen, Mexico along with Natalie Doornink, head training at Grantsburg Fitness, and Dr. Bont for a week of fun and exercise in the sun.

The next Biggest Loser session @ Grantsburg Fitness begins September 17^th, 2012 and runs until December 17, 2012. 

What did people like about the program?

“Being in a room full of people with the same goals.”

“The classes pushed me harder than I thought I could go.”

“The different types of exercises. Nothing was the same each week and it always kept us guessing.”

“Enjoyed having good attendance by all each week.”

“I liked the challenges and inspiration.”

“I always knew that when I left on Tuesday night I had given my best cuz I was beat, enjoyed every minute!”

“The friendliness and support from everyone…trainers and teammates and even participants from other teams…we were all in this together.”

“I liked everything! I like the way it was set up with teams and accountability partners….I loved all the classes and watching everyone else working just as hard.”

“The people.”

“I liked the positive encouragement throughout the entire program.”

“ That you were pushed but also given modification if you needed them.”

“The camaraderie among all the participants and the encouragement we all gave each other.”

“That it forced me to accountable for my actions and what I ate.”

What is one work that best describes your experience?

Successful, Awesome, Accomplishment, Challenging, Fun, Perseverance, Motivating, Inspirational, Insightful, Long, Uplifting, Determination, WOW, Incredible

What do you attribute most to your success?

“Accountability with the whole group and partners”

“Accountability.”

“The support from my partners and the support from the trainers to keep going.”

“The group workouts and the food journaling.”

“Great trainers, hard work, and determination.”

“Regular structured workouts.”

“Working out with friends I have made. It makes a big difference when you have people to push you and are after the same/similar goals as you.”

“Looking at my fat pictures I never want to go back to”

“My trainers/staff. Their time and encouragement and teaching us good form and how to avoid injury. All of them were rooting for us and seemed to be tireless in helping us be successful.”

What was challenging about the program?

“The weight lifting.”

“The workouts on Tuesday nights.”

“Keeping up with my food journal. There was a lot to keep track of and it was hard to make that a habit.”

“My eating is always my biggest problem.”

“I would have to say losing weight.”

“The ache’s and pains! Getting my body to do what I wanted it to do!”

These comments don’t give the best picture of what exactly this program included as far as workouts and homework, but after reading it it’s hard not to identify with a struggle someone had or the need for support or accountability-they got that support and accountability through this program and were successful.  These people were all a success – just look at the results! Congratulations to all who participated! We hope to continue seeing the faces of our veterans but we also hope to meet and help new people learn to live healthier lives!

Sessions are from 7:00 – 8:30 pm and are held at the Grantsburg High School Football Practice Field. It is a 6-week program held on June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9.

This is an athletic bootcamp that includes cardio and strength drills. The program is intense and best for those who do not have major physical limitations. Modifications are given and new participants are encouraged to join!! The program consists of a variety of exercises and equipment, team and partner drills, and a certain instructor who is sure to MAKE YOU SWEAT. –FitNat

Early Bird Rate is $180 per person (includes six 1.5 hour sessions and FitNat tank-top). Must register before May 4th.
*Payment must be received before May 4th to reserve your spot!!

Regular rate is $210 if register between May 4th and June 4th.

Click Here to Register Online Now!

The Fit Club Biggest Loser program recently raised and donated 1700lbs of food to the Grantsburg Food Shelf. This was associated with a group challenge that required each person to bring in as many lbs of food as they could hold while standing on the scale (with no help from bags or friends). Stay tuned in for more updates on the Fit Club Biggest Loser program of January 2012.

This program is equipped with a weekly group workout, 2 free group fitness classes, educational speakers, accountability partners, new instructors, lots of prizes, and challenges each week. You never know what’s next at Grantsburg 24 Hour Fitness!!

Saturday, March 17 in Siren, WI. Hosted by the Burnett County Adolescent AODA Prevention Coalition (co-hosted by Family Resource Center). Download the registration form here.

View the Transitions® class schedule here.

For more information on this program, visit our Transitions® Weight Loss Solution page.