By JONATHON HOWARD
PARTICIPANTS in the Jetts Noosa 12-Week Weight Loss Journey were given a taste of the challenges ahead after a tough first workout on the beach last Saturday.
There were tears and heartaches as the eight participants faced the realities of losing weight and drastically changing their diets.
The eight participants have taken up the journey towards losing weight and turning their lives around, as they battle both the physical and mental challenges ahead.
Journey organiser and Jetts Noosa franchise owner John Morrall, said he was overwhelmed by the response from the community.
“We had a range of applicants wanting to get involved and while it would be great to help everyone, we have reduced the number to just eight.” he said.
The eight participants now have four personal trainers working with them in a single team.
The team will undergo a rigorous weekly workout regime and are required to complete both weigh-ins along with filling out their dietary intake.
Mr Morrall underwent his own weight loss journey when he was accepted to take part in the Biggest Loser Challenge in 2008.
Years on and healthy, Mr Morrall now wants to change the lives of others.
“This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and it’s already bringing up some emotions,” he said.
“While we have the facilities and trainers it’s still up to our eight participants to make the change they have been wanting.”
Mr Morrall said he was looking for the participants to go the extra mile and that includes exercising on their own.
The team members will be featured in Noosa Today over the coming weeks and will including some of the touching stories that prompted them to sign up.
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