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Sep 23

Weight-loss challenge to benefit pantry

If you're looking to lose weight and help The Caring Cupboard food pantry at the same time, here's your chance. A Cumberland County wellness coach has expanded her central Pennsylvania weight-loss challenge to Lebanon County.

Four years ago, Cyndi Taylor, a personal wellness coach, started a program to help her clients lose weight through a challenge similar to the TV program "The Biggest Loser." Initially, she said, she had about seven clients, which quickly grew to more than 100.

Since 2007, she has expanded the challenge to six counties and started a challenge in Palmyra earlier this year.

Taylor attributed the growth of the challenge to the support that clients receive during the 11-week program.

"They know they are not in the boat by themselves," she said. "I really think it's the support and counseling they get."

The program includes personalized, one-on-one coaching each week, in addition to nutrition classes.

The local challenge is held every Tuesday evening at Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 45 N. Chestnut St. The program is designed to help people lose weight by teaching them about nutrition while giving back to the community, Taylor said.

During the challenge, there is a pound-per-pound food give-back challenge. For every pound lost by participants, they donate one pound of food, Taylor explained. All of the food is given to The Caring Cupboard in Palmyra.

The program also encourages participants to bring in any clothes they or their

"We have only had two 11-week sessions so far but have already helped Lebanon County lose over 400 pounds of unwanted fat," said Holly Grove, one of the local weight-loss coaches.

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