TCA announces participants in 2nd Weight Loss Showdown

The Truckload Carriers Association’s (TCA) first weight loss challenge (held earlier this year) helped individuals lose a combined 3,022 pounds, or 10 percent of their collective body weight. The event was such a success that TCA will host another.From September 24-December 2, 2012, the following six trucking companies will participate in the 2nd North American Battle of Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown:Bison Transport of Winnipeg, Manitoba,Dutch Maid Logistics of Willard, Ohio, Erb Transport of New Hamburg, Ontario ,John Veriha Trucking of Marinette, Wis. ,PGT Trucking of Monaca, Pa. ,Tyson Foods of Springdale, Ark.

Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown is a competition that challenges teams of drivers and staff from TCA-member truckload carrier to determine which individual and which company can achieve the greatest percentages of weight loss. The battle will last 10 weeks and will be managed for TCA by Lindora Clinic, America’s leading clinical weight management provider. Participants will follow Lindora’s Lean for Life On-the-Road program, which stresses a low-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate protein menu plan coupled with exercise, nutrition education, and lifestyle changes. Lindora coaches will contact each individual throughout the battle to provide nutrition education, help boost morale, discuss obstacles, and record weight loss.Kathy Ayres, Lean for Life On-the-Road project manager for Lindora Clinic, said, “The Lindora team is really looking forward to the second Trucking’s Weight Loss Showdown! After the amazing success of the first Showdown, and the synergy that was created with those teams, we are thrilled to have an opportunity to recreate the magic with this new group of Showdown contenders.”

Chris Burruss, TCA’s president, agreed. “The first Showdown was just the beginning, providing an intriguing glimpse at the positive results that can be achieved when people get motivated,” he said. “I hope there will be many more to come… Showdowns are an excellent way for trucking companies to give back to their drivers and staff, helping them shed pounds toward the goal of improved overall health.”For a second time, TravelCenters of America / Petro Stopping Centers of Westlake, Ohio, will provide the incentive for the company whose team collectively loses the greatest percentage of weight. Its StayFit fitness room equipment package is valued at $13,000 (shipping not included) and includes the following commercial grade items: a cable motion dual pulley strength frame rack, an Integrity elliptical cross trainer, and a recumbent stationary bike. The company will also provide restaurant and food gift cards or certificates valued at $3,000.

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