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From Matt: How do you know it is time to apply for the fittest loser competition? Is it when you bend the seat of a folding chair like a beer can or when the flight attendant stares you downas she asks for a volunteer to move to the front of the plane so that we can take off? Why not just say, will the fat guy please move to the front for take off?

From Tom:  It’s been a little over a week and a half since this contest started and so far it’s failed to live up to my expectations. I expected to be hungry all of the time. I’m not. To the contrary, it seems like I’m eating all of the time. If not eating, then cooking something, or trying to figure out when I’m supposed to eat next, or planning what to eat. We have to eat FIVE TIMES A DAY.

From Karen:  Is everyone ready for boot camp??? Bring it on..
Tony said he has some great stuff in line for us! BEWARE! Come prepared!

From Karen:  Happy Valentines Day everyone! Remember, the hearts inside our chests are much more important than some chocolate! Lets all smell the roses, and have a great day!

From Mike: I have never been so proud of myself. I have been waking up earlier then I ever have, and my body is begining to may I say… enjoy the routine. My first weigh in was great, as well as the team boxing bootcamp that followed. I am honored and blessed to be a part of something so great. I would like to say a special thanks to the Daily Hearld and Push Fitness for making all of this possible. I have a great support group, my wife, family, friends, co-workers, and Wade (my trainer).

From Karen:  Thank you YMCA for your support during this competition. I am now a member at the Elmhurst YMCA and was there this morning! The water was GREAT! 86 degrees! Who says a workout can’t be fun? Sunday morning swim! Loved it!
The drive home was with a dutch chocolate protein shake. Yum! What a way to start my day!

From Katie:  I am so excited about the opportunity I have been given by the Daily Herald, Push Fitness, and all the other sponsors. I know that these next 11 weeks will not come easy, and that my family will also have to make a lot of sacrifices, but I am hoping in the long run it will all be worth it.

From Karen: One thing Cathy forgot to add was the Eagle! The Flying Bird! There was one in the fitness studio… Yes that is correct at Push Fitness there was a soaring Eagle! Do we not have a photo to share our Bird??? Check and see!

From Karen:  The next 12 weeks will be a journey to test me to the fullest!  With the help of my wonderful trainer Tony and hard work I will be creating a “new me” .  Join me and the other contestants to follow us through our transformations!

Thank you Push Fitness you are all great. Thank you Dick Pond for the best shoes in the entire world. And thank you Daily Herald for giving me this chance.

Contestant: Karen ..aka “Special K”

From Eileen: We are getting ready to launch the Fittest Loser 2012 and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.

This year, we have expanded the field from five to six contestants, who will be unveiled in the Daily Herald Health and Fitness section on Feb. 20.

Stay tuned! They are a great bunch and we know they will do us proud.