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December 12, 2007
The Final Weigh-In
14 weeks ago, the Fitness Challenge – Part Deux began when Scott Richter challenged 10 Media Breakaway employees to the ultimate weight loss contest. After experiencing all the drama of the first Fitness Challenge contest in 2006, fans and members of the media likely thought they would witness a similar competition this time around – a friendly rivalry, with contestants really supporting each other’s efforts, and a shining example of good sportsmanship. Little did anyone guess that Part Deux would indeed take things to a whole new level.
This year’s challenge turned into hotly contested grudge match of steadily shrinking heavyweights (all planning to become middle weights by the end of the competition), with each team unveiling radical strategies to turn the Challenge in their favor. Cheerleaders, regular deliveries of ice cream and candy, team member defections, intense paparazzi scrutiny, extreme demonstrations of devotion by fans, and other bizarre events turned a run of the mill weight loss contest into an epic battle for the ages.
As you undoubtedly know, Scott shocked Team Chubby’s Angels last week, when he hit his 15 pound weight loss goal a full week before the end of the contest. So, for the last seven days of the competition, the pressure continued to rise for the Angels. After several weeks with little progress the team put up some strong numbers at last week’s weigh-in, putting them in position to close out the Challenge with a bang.
Following last week’s weigh-in Team Scott’s worldwide fan club began a weeklong celebration, highlighted by a parade in Buenos Aires, a huge rally in London, an early start to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and a special Monday night fish fry at the Elk’s Club in Moose Pass, Alaska.
While Team Scott fans reveled in their victory, Chubby’s Angels supporters all held their collective breaths as the minutes ticked away toward the final weigh-in. As expected, the finale was moved to Denver’s Pepsi Center, to accommodate the tens of thousands of loyal fans who wanted to witness the big event in person. Security was tight, after last week’s surprising fan appearance, but the fans all gladly walked through the metal detectors for a chance to watch their favorite competitors step on the scale for the last time.
The crowd went into a frenzy as the lights dimmed and renowned ring announcer Michael Buffer announced “Let’s get ready to weigh-in!!!!” As each competitor took the stage, fans chanted the names of their favorites. With fans from around the world watching the event on pay-per-view, one TV announcer noted, “These are the best fans in the world folks. And just remember, they aren’t saying ‘Boo’, they’re saying ‘Bo!’”
Scott stepped on the scale first and blew the crowd away by dropping even more weight for a final weight loss total of 18.6 pounds! As each of the Angels weighed in and the scoreboard showed the team’s updated totals, the tension in the stadium became almost too much to bear. Then, as the final totals were calculated all of that pressure exploded in a wave of euphoria, as the Angels hit their goal! Fans of both teams, who had been bitter rivals up until the final moments were suddenly giving each other high-fives, hugs, and the entire arena began singing “We are the champions…we are the champions…of the world!” Each of the competitors basked in the adoration and undying support of their fans – all of them winners.
Visit www.BreakawayFitnessChallenge.com for the final recap, photos and other great competitor features!
Congratulations to all of our Fitness Challenge – Part Deux participants!
Posted by Tom at December 12, 2007 03:02 AM