After 10 weeks of dedication, Maria Hartwich was the unanimous winner of the Ballarat “Your Best Body” contest, claiming over $2,400 in prizes. Maria lost over 15kgs of fat and saw her quality of life improve drastically as a result.
Local fitness/weight loss expert and creator of the contest, Julian Gaylor of PerFit Health and Wellness says that Maria’s transformation is great inspiration and motivation to others. “Maria’s transformation is testament to how regular exercise and sensible eating is all you need to see great changes in the body. Dangerous weight loss pills and extreme dieting is never the answer”.
Gaylor’s Your Best Body Challenge is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser. “That show really focused the nation’s attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success,” explains Gaylor. “It’s difficult to lose weight on your own. Anyone who’s tried and struggled knows that – and unfortunately, that’s the majority.”
All entries were judged by Gaylor, his staff and all sponsors. Both Perfit Health and Wellness and major sponsor Gems and Jewels have generously awarded Maria $1,000 gift certificates while Jeanswest , Skin Ski and Surf and Salon Boji have kindly given Maria a new look to go with her new body. “It’s definitely a town effort,” says Gaylor, “we couldn’t do this without a lot of help. We’re all very grateful for the way this challenge is being received and look forward to helping a lot of folk lose weight and get into great shape in the near future.”
Visit www.YourBestBodyBallarat.com.au to see the winners before and after pictures.
