Lose Weight, Feel Great!

LaSalle County residents, you've had your chance to enter Seattle Sutton's 2012 Slim Down Contest and a shot at winning $1,500 cash, plus an opportunity to lose weight in the New Year.

We had an overwhelming response with hundreds of entries. It was a difficult choice, but we've narrowed it down to our 10 contestants who will compete for amazing prizes and a new lifestyle in 2012.

Our contestants are:

Andrea E., 48 -- Ottawa Starting Weight: 255 lbs. Current Weight: 228 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 145 lbs. View Bio	Bob B., 55 -- Grand Ridge Starting Weight: 382 lbs. Current Weight: 341 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 180 lbs. View Bio
Bob H., 55 -- Marseilles Starting Weight: 238 lbs. Current Weight: 215 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 185 lbs. View Bio	Chris D., 45 -- Grand Ridge Starting Weight: 195 lbs. Current Weight: 175 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 135 lbs. View Bio
Heather T., 40 -- Ottawa Starting Weight: 233 lbs. Current Weight: 207 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 160 lbs. View Bio	Janna T., 44 -- Grand Ridge Starting Weight: 197 lbs. Current Weight: 169 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 138 lbs. View Bio
Kim F., 52 -- Ottawa Starting Weight: 188 lbs. Current Weight: 158.5 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 130 lbs. View Bio	Kristen M., 34 -- Ottawa Starting Weight: 173 lbs. Current Weight: 153.5 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 140 lbs. View Bio
Ryan R., 38 -- Streator Starting Weight: 290 lbs. Current Weight: 253 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 200 lbs. View Bio	Sean M., 46 -- Ottawa Starting Weight: 249 lbs. Current Weight: 214 lbs. (after 6 weeks) Goal Weight: 185 lbs. View Bio

Who will win these amazing prizes?

The 1st place finalist who loses the most weight will win $1,500 cash provided by SSHE!	Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
The 2nd place finalist will win a Las Vegas trip for two. Includes airfare and hotel accomodations ($1,100 value). Provided by WCMY Radio and S & S Travel.	WCMY Radio S & S Travel
The 3rd place finalist will win a one year membership to the Ottawa YMCA ($426 value). Sponsored by the Ottawa YMCA.	Ottawa YMCA
The 4th place finalist will win an overnight trip package to Bettendorf, Iowa. Includes hotel accomodations, dinner for two & breakfest ($150 value). Sponsored by All Points Travel.	All Points Travel
Lab services for the contest are provided by Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center.

Check back here in January to learn more about the contestants and to follow along on their progress as they go on their life-changing journey.

For complete contest rules and regulations, click here