Rob Bohanek announced his plans to lose weight over the school intercom
Students at Holmes Junior High School in Mount Prospect are asked to write out plans for their fitness goals.
Principal Rob Bohanek is leading by example. Not only is he setting an ultimate goal of losing 100 pounds, but he announced his participation in the Fittest Loser Challenge over the school intercom.
This year, Rob helped create a fitness room for the students and faculty, with weight stations, bicycles and music.
Many schools ask for state permission to waive physical education, but showing a commitment to exercise, Holmes has P.E. every day.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Rob used to play all kinds of high-energy sports, including soccer, but once he became an administrator, he stopped working out. He now carries 285 pounds on his 5-foot-11 frame, which makes it difficult to keep up with his wife and two children at home in St. Charles.
At age 45, he’s also diabetic and has high blood pressure, so he’ll have to start slower, but is determined to push beyond his current limits to salvage his health.
“I’ll be giving this my very best Holmes effort,” he said.