By Melissa Rollins (Morning News) Monk Jordan had plenty of reasons for joining the Florence’s Biggest Loser 2015 competition. One of the biggest motivators, though? Walking his daughter down the aisle and giving her away at her March wedding. While he is close to his wedding weight goal already, having dropped nearly 30 pounds in…
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By Leighann Butler (Special to the Morning News) Hello, everyone. I want to share with you what I have learned and experienced in my Biggest Loser journey so far. The hardest thing for me to understand goes along with the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” I want to lose weight and I want…
February 13, 2015
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By Melissa Rollins (Morning News) Biggest Loser contestants came with questions in hand Tuesday night for a training session with nutritionist Kitty Finklea. They wanted to know about portion sizes, sodium, carbohydrates and sugar substitutes, among a variety of other topics. As a snack, Stephanie Navarro, community resource manager for United Way of Florence County,…
By Kitty Finklea (Special to the Morning News) One of the biggest challenges I hear from clients is what to choose when they eat out. It’s not easy! Restaurants tempt us with two flavors we love, – sugar and fat. Calories tend to add up quickly, especially with the large portion sizes. Add a hefty…
February 2, 2015
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By Melissa Rollins Kitty Finklea, dietician and nutritionist for Florence’s Biggest Loser, encouraged contestants at the kick-off event to take control of their food. She offered them a sample meal plan to give them an idea of what types of food would help them on their weight loss journey. Here are a few other suggestions:…
By Melissa Rollins (Florence, SC) – Josephine Jupiter isn’t shy about her age and she clearly doesn’t believe in slowing down after retirement. At 72 she is the oldest contestant in Florence’s Biggest Loser 2015, a fact that surprised even her. “I didn’t even realize that I was the oldest,” Jupiter said. “But I think…
February 2, 2015
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By Tory Zwanziger – My name is Tory and I am a certified personal trainer at McLeod Health and Fitness Center and was the winning trainer for the competition last year. Last year’s Biggest Loser was a lot of fun and an enjoyable experience. I had an all-female group that was eager to make changes…
February 2, 2015
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By Stephanie Navarro (Florence) – Here is a quick and easy recipe for a Greens Medley, developed in partnership with United Way’s Burn & Learn initiative, Ovis Hill Farms and On Track Solutions. This recipes tastes great with whatever greens are currently in season, kale, spinach, arugula, collards or even micro-greens. Greens prepared without ham…
February 2, 2015
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BY STEPHANIE NAVARRO (FLORENCE) – Collards are a Southern delicacy. They are rich in history and in flavor, and it is easy to see why they are one of the most commonly served side dishes in the South. However, for anyone trying to be healthier or lose weight, it is time to take a long…
BY MELISSA ROLLINS (FLORENCE, S.C.) – Florence’s Biggest Loser endeavors to be more than just a program designed to help participants lose weight; it is supposed to encourage a lifestyle change. That is exactly what Marcie Lloyd is looking for. Lloyd is a married mother of two: a 12-year-old and a 19-year-old. She found out…