The Morrow Family, PEI's Biggest Losers 2008

    In January 2008 the Morrow family (Souris, PEI) decided to make a New Year’s Resolution, to lose weight and get healthy as a family! They contracted the help of Rachelle Wood, RHN and began the Rachelle Wood Nutrition 6 week Weight Loss Program. The Morrow family has 15 weight loss contestants, ranging in ages from 24-60. Not only did the family want to lose weight, they also wanted to participate in the Red Cross Relay for Life in June 2008. The Morrow family has a strong genetic link to cancer, and was proud to help fundraise for this local event. The Morrow's raised money through various means: raffles, yard sales, a variety show etc.  The Morrow family also wanted to give back to others in the community, and began taking Food Donations for the Food Bank. The Morrow's helped to raise over 550 pounds of food for the food bank. They also donated over $550 to the same cause.

    The Morrow family attended regular bi-weekly and monthly meetings with Rachelle, where they were weighed, measured and motivated. Participants had the opportunity to discuss nutrition related questions during the family group education meetings. Rachelle quotes, "Taking a family approach to healthy living increases accountability and overall success rate. The Morrow's have changed many dietary and lifestyle factors as a family. I am so proud of them all."
    The Morrows set out a challenge to all participants:  whoever lost the most percentage of body fat by June 30th won $500. To keep the family motivated they created an online blog, only accessible by family members. The blog is a place to share recipes, encourage each other and look at the older fat family photos. The Biggest Losers have received a lot of press in the local papers (The Guardian, The Eastern Graphic), and were filmed for ATV news and the story was broadcast nationwide. The winner of the Morrow family challenge was DAVE MORROW with a total weight loss of over 50 pounds and over 35 inches. The family decided to re-start a new challenge with the goal date of January 7th 2009, a year from the start date. If your family (12+ participants) are interested in participating in Biggest Losers PEI, please contact Rachelle at 892-SLIM (892-7546).
 

      
Here's Dave Morrow, the challenge winner.  He lost 50 lbs and 35 inches!  Before, left, and after his Positive Change! 

Here is the Morrow Family before they began their weight loss journey with Rachelle:

 

 Looking for PEI Biggest Loser Family 2010

Rachelle Wood Nutrition is looking for a new Biggest Loser PEI Family. Do you have 12 + extended family members who are dedicated to becoming healthier but lack the motivation to do it? We are looking for a new family to work with in the Charlottetown or Summerside area. To find out more about this special group session call Rachelle at 892-SLIM (7546) or email rachelle@rachellewood.ca