Take a look back at our 2009 Fittest Loser Challenge
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Lisa Notarnicola, 46, Hoffman Estates

"I started out in the Fittest Loser contest in the beginning of February over weight and feeling miserable. With hard work and proper diet I was able to get into good physical shape and have never felt better about myself. It has been life changing. I will never go back to the way I was."

Before

Lisa Before

After

Lisa After
Weight: 185 to 142
Weight Loss: 43 lbs
Blood Pressure: 110/74 to 102/72
Total Cholesterol: 230 to 181
1 mile run: 13:16 to 8:21


Eric Ronzio, 35, Arlington Heights

"The first day I met Josh, he told me he could offer education, accountability, and motivation. After 12 weeks, I can say he delivered on all three. I learned so much from Josh. He kept the intensity of my workouts up the whole time and always kept varying the workouts to keep me from plateauing, mentally and physically."

Before

Eric Before

After

Eric After
Weight: 276 to 218
Weight Loss: 58 lbs
Blood Pressure: 130/86 to 110/70
Total Cholesterol: 212 to 150
1 mile run: 9:56 to 7:40


Liesl Ignoffo, 41, Arlington Heights

"Push Fitness has given me the best opportunity of my life. I am so grateful to my trainer, Mark, for pushing me to meet my goals. This has been a life-changing experience that I will never forget."

Before

Liesl Before

After

Liesl After
Weight: 178 to 153
Weight Loss: 25 lbs
Blood Pressure: 144/92 to 140/86
Total Cholesterol: 192 to 141
1 mile run: 11:35 to 8:18


Rob Bohanek, 45, St. Charles

"Push Fitness has enabled me to build strength through proper training. The varied workouts that Ryan provided made the difficulty of training easier. Also the proper nutrition was a key aspect to losing weight. Following Push's directions made my weight loss and improved nutrition possible. This personal training program was exactly what I needed."

Before

Rob Before

After

Rob After
Weight: 288 to 233
Weight Loss: 55 lbs
Blood Pressure: 142/96 to 138/88
Total Cholesterol: 174 to 143
1 mile run: 17:00 to 12:30


Christine Reiss, 28, Hanover Park

"Before I started training I was so unhappy. I was out of shape and needed to do something quick. I started training at Push and my life changed overnight. In only 3 months I am a better, healthier new me! I feel amazing! I look forward to the rest of my journey and now I can do it!"

Before

Christine Before

After

Christine After
Weight: 186 to 166
Weight Loss: 20 lbs
Total Cholesterol: 208 to 196
1 mile run: 14:58 to 11:30


Take a look at these articles from the 2009 Fittest Loser Challenge

      Main Page: The LiveWell Fittest Loser Challenge

      05/11/2009: New bodies & new lease on life for Fittest Losers
      05/11/2009: Hoffman cop sheds 42 pounds to become Fittest Loser
      04/20/2009: Fittest Losers get leaner, healthier and tougher
      04/07/2009: Pounds flying off Fittest Loser contestants
      03/16/2009: Fittest Losers battle adversity to reach halfway point
      03/02/2009: Fittest Losers eat more often - and better - on a diet
      02/16/2009: After two weeks, Fittest Losers shedding weight
      02/16/2009: Weighing in, working out: A pretty brutal first week
      02/09/2009: Meet the five contestants
      01/19/2009: Meet the Push Fitness trainers
      12/29/2008: The Daily Herald Fittest Loser Challenge


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