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Local woman part of 10 in 10 Challenge
<b>Participation in program occurred across the state</b>
INDIANAPOLIS — A local woman is one of the many success stories of the INShape Indiana 10 in 10 Challenge.
Nearly 40,000 individuals from all 92 counties participated in the program, which ended March 24. Preliminary results based on those who completed the final survey indicate that participants have lost an average of 7 1/4 pounds, and one-third of participants had lost 10 pounds or more.
Karen Rigle, a dental assistant at Logansport State Hospital, signed up for the 10 in 10 Challenge in January and has lost 19 pounds, with a goal of dropping an additional 10 pounds.
“Because of the 10 in 10 Challenge, I have been able to stay focused on what my actual goals are,” Rigle said. “In the past I would start in one direction and get sidetracked and never finish it. At first I really struggled with the fact that I cannot starve myself and still lose weight, I really had to work hard at eating the right kinds of foods and not skip meals.”
Dancing and walking have been part of Rigle’s exercise program, and she credits the support of her family and friends with helping her attain her goals.
A network of county volunteers, many of whom are already involved in anti-smoking and obesity prevention efforts in their local communities, coordinated the 10 in 10 Challenge in their local communities. Governor Mitch Daniels will recognize the efforts of these community leaders at an event later in the year.
Among the efforts made across the state include the New Albany Housing Authority, who organized a group of 12 employees to participate in the 10 in 10 Challenge. Their total weight loss reached almost 57 pounds. They encouraged each other by breaking into two teams, with the team with the most weight loss winning a free 600-calorie, low-fat lunch prepared by the other team. The organization is planning a summer walking program.
The Tippecanoe Community Health Clinic in Lafayette started the challenge with 45 employees participating and soon recruited 10 businesses, schools and other social services agencies to join. Everyone who joined lost weight, the clinic reported, and organizers are extending the challenge to another 10-week program.
“There is no better news than to know Hoosiers are taking action to stop smoking or lose weight,” Daniels said. “Congratulations to those who reached their 10-week goal, but we hope this is just the start to a lifetime of healthier habits.”
Although the 10 in 10 Challenge is complete, Hoosiers who did not participate are invited to start the challenge with family and friends by signing up at www.inshape.IN.gov, where they will have access to the tips and activities for each of the 10 weeks. Individuals who do not need to lose 10 pounds are still encouraged to sign up for INShape Indiana to take advantage of the healthy tips and fun activities being offered.
Daniels launched INShape Indiana in July 2005, encouraging Hoosiers to make healthy choices. The program provides statewide information on physical fitness activities, nutrition, and smoking cessation through its Web site, www.inshape.IN.gov
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