Houston Fitness Challenge, Changes Lives, Winners Announced

    CYPRESS, TX, May 01, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sadie Catania, personal fitness trainer and local gym owner, launched Fit Body Challenge- Extreme Makeover during the annual fitness rush at the beginning of the year, solidifying the commitment of the common resolution to lose weight and get healthy. Twenty people entered the competition, eager to take advantage of all the support offered. For a small entry fee each competitor would have their very own personal fitness trainer to do a full body composition analysis every two weeks. Along with the fitness assessment, these Houston personal trainers also provided nutrition and fitness education and support, giving each contestant insider information on quick fat loss.

The contestants were also competing for a prize package worth over $3000.00. The 1st place winner received Zoom Teeth Whitening from Dr. Wainright, DDS located on Spring Cypress Rd. in Tomball, TX; Image Consultation from Expert Image Consultant Terry Thompson with Here's Looking at You, which included a closet makeover, color analysis, and shopping assistance; Hair Cut and Color by Expert Stylist Thu Arnold of Visage Salon and Day Spa located on Louetta Rd. in Houston, TX; Custom Tan and Professional Make Up Application also from Visage Salon and Day Spa in Houston.

The 1st place winner of this fitness competition, Paige Hopkins, lost over 20 lbs, 12.4% body fat and 7.5 inches off of her waist! Paige credits her personal trainer, Mike Zarro NASM CPT, and the staff at Core Health & Fitness on Grant Rd. in Cypress TX for keeping her motivated, inspired and educated. Paige says that, although this competition was tough, she feels better than she has in years, and it was worth every second! For the amazing before and after pictures of all of the contestants, please go to www.CoreFitnessHouston.com.

Second through fifth place went to Debbie Misyanous (22lbs with Total Body Training), Pam Daniels (27lbs with Total Body Training), Joey Harmen (19lbs with Personal Training), and Cathy Holladay (18lbs with Total Body Training), respectively. The participants celebrated at the Mia Bella Restaurant in Vintage Park. Catania knows that the excitement generated from this fitness competition has transcended into a true lifestyle change for the participants that placed top five. "Everyone looks so amazing! We were very impressed and proud of the results that the contestants achieved in only 3 short months."

If you missed the 1st competition but want results like these, you are in luck. The next weight loss competition titled, "Fit Body Challenge - Sexy for Summer", kicks off the 1st of June. For details call 281-257-5505 or 832-257-0725 or visit www.CoreFitnessHouston.com - check it out now. The competition starts in 4 days!

For details on how you can achieve Paige's new look contact any or all of the following:
Zoom Teeth Whitening - Dr. Wainright - www.wainrightdds.com
Image Consultation - Terry Thompson - www.hereslooking.com
Visage Salon and Day Spa - Thu Arnold - www.visage-salon-spa.com
Mike Zarro, NASM CPT - Core Health & Fitness - www.CoreFitnessHouston.com

For information on the other programs that the top 5 winners used see Fitness Boot Camp and Total Body Training at www.CoreFitnessHouston.com or call today for details 281-257-5505.

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