Summer 2012 County Lines Magazine

AAC

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Calorie Cru$her$ cruise to victory Pulaski County team meets AAC challenge

T

hey’re not what they used to be.

Not if one considers their former collective weight, that is. And that was the determining factor in the Pulaski County Calorie Crushers victory in the Association of Arkansas Counties first “Take a Load Off Weightloss Challenge.”

The Calorie Crushers lost a combined 2.83 percent of their collective weight from Jan. 3 to April 3.

The team was treated to lunch at the AAC and enjoyed a celebratory presentation to the tune of “We Are the Champions,” by Queen. They will also be recognized at the 44th annual AAC Conference in Springdale on Aug. 8-10.

“We wanted to do something fun with county officials and employees across the state, and at the same time, we thought organizing a weight-loss challenge could make a positive impact on those we serve and ourselves,” Chris Villines, AAC executive director, said. “We all benefit from a team concept to help keep a weight-loss plan successful and longer lasting than the national statistics. Way to go, Calorie Crushers.”

The challenge hinged on county officials and employees across the state forming teams to participate in the 90-day contest.

Teams were encouraged to share email addresses so that everyone taking the challenge could share recipes, tips, funny quotes, thoughts of the day, etc.

Cathy Perry, AACRMS administrative assistant, organized and facilitated the challenge.

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Before they crushed calories

The Pulaski County Calorie Crushers lost a total of 2.83 percent of their combined weight in the AAC’s first “Take a Load Off Weight-Loss Challenge” held from Jan. 3 to April 3. Pictured are (back row, from left) Ron, Laquita, Angie, Alma, Becky, Pat, Janet (front row, from left) Kim, C.J., Jean, Debra and Christy.

Look at them now!

COUNTY LINES, SUMMER 2012