This past week, the contestants of the Florence’s Biggest Loser reached the halfway mark of this year’s competition. After five weeks of nutrition guidance, intense workouts, changing habits and weigh-ins, the fifty-four contestants have lost an incredible 590.8 pounds and 226 inches. They have also raised more than $1,200 to help those in need in…

As February reaches its end, we set our eyes on the potentially warmer horizon of March and springtime. As we celebrate the month of green and four-leafed clovers, I would like to mention that March is also National Nutrition Month. And what a great time of year to encourage wholesome and balanced eating as the…

Contestants from the 2018 Florence’s Biggest Loser got a chance to work out outside of the gym Saturday morning for their first fitness challenge of this year’s competition. Hosted by the Francis Marion University women’s soccer team, the challenge gave the contestants the opportunity to test their new fitness skills by completing soccer-themed drills and…

Although several factors play a part in living an overall healthier life, nutrition can easily be considered one of the most important. What you eat and drink throughout the day not only can affect your weight, but it also can affect your energy, your sleep and your health. As part of the Florence’s Biggest Loser…

Participants in the 2018 Florence’s Biggest Loser competition continue to learn why incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet each day is important. Eating an array of produce, whole grains, beans and legumes not only will increase your daily fiber intake but also will supply your body with important vitamins and minerals that help…

Contestants from the Florence’s Biggest Loser competition found themselves passing, setting, serving and more with the Francis Marion University women’s volleyball team on Wednesday night. The exercises were part of a volleyball-themed fitness challenge created by the women’s volleyball team to help test the contestants’ fitness abilities and show them ways to work out outside…

Along with working on your nutrition, working out and getting active are also big factors in living healthier. Incorporating some form of fitness into your routine — whether it be lifting weights, cardio, yoga or a combination of several activities — can improve your weight, strength, endurance and overall physical well-being. Fitness is a big…

The conference room at the McLeod Health and Fitness Center was filled with delicious smells during a cooking demonstration Monday night. The demonstration, which was part of the 2018 Florence’s Biggest Loser competition, featured three healthy and nutritious recipes prepared for the competition’s contestants by registered dietitian and nutritionist Lindsay Fraser. The recipes Fraser selected…

By Dustin McRae As we near the end of the 2018 Florence’s Biggest Loser competition, it is important to start looking ahead on how to continue on a journey to fitness and overall health. Just because the competition is over does not mean the journey should be over. A lot of work has been put…

After eight weeks of new eating habits, hard workouts, weekly weigh-ins and a whole lot of determination, the finish line is in sight for this year’s Florence’s Biggest Loser contestants. Only two more weeks (and two more weigh-ins) stand between them and completing the competition. As the contestants get closer to that last day and…