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Sign up for the PEF Region 8 “biggest loser” spring challenge The 2014 Biggest Loser Spring Challenge


Participants and the winners will be


is on the horizon and just in time for anyone who wants to get into shape for spring and summer. The 15-week program kicks off April 7


and runs through July 21. It costs $30 and is open to dues-paying PEF members in Region 8. To receive a certificate of completion, you


must weigh-in Monday, April 7, either from 12 to 1 p.m. or 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza, Room 125 next to the nurse’s station in the southeast concourse. You must also attend the final weigh-in Monday, July 21, between 5 and 6 p.m. at PEF headquarters in Latham. At that time, $5 will be returned to participants.


honored at a healthy reception following the final weigh-in. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first-and second-place winners, male and female. Participants are encouraged to motivate each other and will have access to other members through a private Facebook page. They also will receive weekly motivational email messages and wellness direction. Optional weigh-ins are scheduled for


Monday, May 19, and June 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at PEF headquarters. To register, contact Andrea Coton at


Acoton@pef.org or call 518-785-1900 ext. 215. Checks should be made payable to the PEF Region 8 Women’s Program.


Members are advised to consult their


physicians before enrolling in any weight- loss program. Linda Carignan, Employee Assistance


Program wellness coordinator, will oversee the weigh-ins. For more information, contact Linda Baker at lindabaker0916@yahoo.com or Maddie Shannon-Roberts at Ladymdr@aol.com. PEF President Susan M. Kent said a


resolution was passed at the last convention concerning healthy lifestyles. She hopes the Region 8 challenge will inspire leaders in all PEF regions to initiate and implement programs that will benefit the well-being of members across the state.


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