By Nachalie Rodriguez—

The title of this story may confuse many of you, but who wouldn’t be proud of holding a “Losers Are Winning” title?

Well, think again.  You might be the next “Loser” if you decided to enter “The Biggest Loser Contest” at New Jersey City University. The hosts to this event are Caitlin Croteau, Gourmet Dining dietitian Julie Aiello, Director of Gourmet Dining at NJCU and Anthony Cinelli, the head chef.  This is not the first time that “The Biggest Loser Contest” has been held, but for those of you who entered on February 2, 2012 best of luck!

For those of you, who missed it, there is no need to worry, just contact Julie Aiello, Director of Dining Services and she’ll make sure to inform you about the next contest. The Biggest Loser Contest began February 2, 2012 and will end April 12, 2012. There is one requirement you must meet in order to enter, which is to attend all three weigh-ins.  The first weigh-in was on February 2, 2012, the second will be on March 2, 2012 and the final weigh-in will be April 12, 2012.

“The Biggest Losers” are not only fighting to lose the extra weight, get healthy and gain more confidence, but it’s also a fight for the first place prize which is $200. The second place prize is $125 and third place is $75.

“The hope is that people will take the information provided to them by Gourmet Dining dietitians to pursue a healthy weight loss program that will educate and inspire students to make healthy lifestyle changes,” says Aiello.

The contest is open to all of NJCU’s students, faculty and other colleges that have been offered the program. Approximately 20 students were interested before the contest began and we are hoping to have encouraged, motivated and communicated the importance of working towards a more healthy you to our NJCU community.