A funny thing happened on New Year's Day!  We conducted a fitness assessment on the entire crew with the intention of providing the original weigh in number for every contestant. 

We learned that a few people *might* have padded the weight with items in their pockets, heavy clothes etc.  Obviously this is a competitive bunch! So you might notice that the numbers are different below.  We're using the weight recorded on the first televised weigh in on Wednesday January 4th as our starting point. 

Stay tuned, this season could be interesting!

Tommie Ott

Lafayette

Age: 33

Starting Weight: 301

Starting Body Fat %: 38.4

Story: Tommie works as a part-time nurse and operates as a full time Mommy to a precious toddler!  Her little boy motivated her to apply for our contest~and her tenacity and determination captured the hearts of our trainers.  Tommie was a top performer in the group workout and despite obvious exhaustion she kept her chin up and encouraged those around her!  Tommie's lifestyle questionnaire revealed she is a "balanced oxidizer" and it will be wonderful to see her learn to manage her blood sugar levels.  Many people have strong sugar and carb cravings, and there are methods to help curb that call!  Cheer Tommie on as she competes with the Lafayette Team under Trainer Jason Nicoloff!

Tim Strong

Lafayette

Age: 50

Starting Weight: 263

Body Fat %: 34.4

Gloria Kamchewere

Lafayette

Age: 31

Starting Weight: 171

Starting Body Fat %: 36.6

Story:  Gloria told us it would be a miracle for her to be selected as a contestant, so perhaps a miracle it is!  We think her hard work and hustle got her onto the Lafayette Team of Contestants training under Jason Nicoloff.  At only 31 years old Gloria fells that she has tried everything-every diet, every fad workout, every fad gimmick without success.  But she hasn't tried our NYRR Weight Loss System.  Changing the style of Gloria's workout every week, adding a new dietetic element every week will keep Gloria from adapting.   Often people experience dreaded plateau's and our NYRR Weight Loss System anticipates and crushes plateaus.  Follow Gloria beginning January 1st as she conquers her weight loss battle once and for all!

Aaron Atkinson

Lafayette

Age: 40

Starting Weight: 284

Starting Body Fat%:36.9

Beth Brown

Lafayette

Age: 40

Starting Weight: 245

Starting Body Fat %: 36.7

Story: Beth watched the New Year Resolution Reality Contest on line and on WLFI TV 18 last year.  She was inspired by the joy and fun it seemed the contestants had even though theye were clearly working hard!  A competitor herself, Beth decided this was the year for her to step up her game!  Beth wore the crown for Ms. American Beauty Plus in 2008, and wishes to improve her current health status.  Currently she is an occupational nurse and will be part of the evening team with Captain Trainer Jason Nicoloff!  Keep an ey of Beth she's likely to be the one running in front of the pack!

Tammy Douglas

Lafayette

Age:45

Starting Weight: 199

Starting Body Fat%: 34.9

Ashley Kallis

Lafayette

Age: 25

Starting Weight: 278

Starting Body Fat %: 46.7

Story: Married for just over a year, Ashley is a nanny for 4 wonderful children all under the age of 3.  A former Cheerleader and Dance Team Member she is anxious to realize her goal weight of 145 LBS.  At only 25 years old Ashley has her heart set on starting a family soon.  She understands that her weight could make a pregnancy complicated for the health of her child and herself.  She has worked with a trainer in the past and puts a high value on working smarter not harder!  She brings youth, beauty and optimism with her "Betty Rubble" giggle to the West Lafayette NYRR Team and Trainer Jacqueline Allen!

Dawn Stumpfol

Lafayette

Age: 40

Starting Weight: 202

Body Fat %: 44.1

Heather Fell

Lafayette

Age:36

Starting Weight:185.5

Starting Body Fat%:34.5

Renee Dikty

Lafayette

Age: 26

Starting Weight: 345

Starting Body Fat %: 49.8

Story: Renee' is looking at 100 pounds weight loss as her long term goal.  We think this time next year she will be there!  Renee's assessment reveals that she has a way to travel and the first few weeks of the contest will be a test to her commitment.  But we've seen her in action, we believe in Renee'.  We saw glimpses of a competitive young woman in her interviews-it's time to put some spark on Renee'!  She is a loving mother of 3 children, but Renee's has a wonderful relationship with her husband and we want to return her to pre-children shape!  Renee' is looking forward to a vacation to Gatlinburg and wants to enjoy hiking on the mountain trails, the rides at the amusement parks and all that the smoky mountains offer!  Renee' will be kickin' butt on Jason Nicoloff's Team at the Lafayette International Sports Clubs this winter!

Bonnie Harding

Lafayette

Age: 57

Starting Weight: 194

Starting Body Fat %: 39.5

Story:

Vivian Scott

Lafayette

Age: 27

Starting Weight: 358

Starting Body Fat %: 53.7

Story:

Greg Jones

West Lafayette

Age: 39

Starting Weight: 341

Starting Body Fat %: 35.2

Jenny Inbody

West Lafayette

Age: 28

Starting Weight: 228

Starting Body Fat%: 34.6

Mandy Holmes

West Lafayette

Age: 35

Starting Weight: 194

Starting Body Fat %: 33.8

Story:

Elizabeth Beetschen

West Lafayette

Age: 40

Starting Weight:300

Starting Body Fat %:46.3

Steve Dietrich

West Lafayette

Age: 57

Starting Weight: 330.5

Starting Body Fat %: 32.1

Mathew Madary

West Lafayette

Age: 29

Starting Weight: 385

Starting Body Fat %: 49.3

Story:

David Grisgby

West Lafayette

Age;46

Starting Weight: 307

Starting Body Fat %: 33.7

Julie Perry

West Lafayette

Age: 41

Starting Weight: 223

Starting Body Fat %: 33.6

Story:

Gary McFall

West Lafayette

Age: 45

Starting Weight: 305

Starting Body Fat %: 36.1

Karen Nelson

West Lafayette

Age: 38

Starting Weight:340

Starting Body Fat %51.2: