Canfield resident’s loss was her gain

Canfield resident Kris Wintersteller, lost the highest amount of body fat, beating out 17 participants in Ted Suzelis’ “Weight Loss with the Doc” challenge that started Jan. 14 and ended Mar. 11.

The challenge is hosted annually by Suzelis to motivate his patients and others in the community to shed weight in a fun and mildly competitive way.

Criteria for winning the challenge was for participants to achieve a weight-loss goal that was set at the beginning and the winner was determined by the highest percentage of body fat lost. Suzelis guided participants to achieve their goals through healthy eating and exercise. This year’s participants lost an average of 8 pounds each.

Wintersteller won a prize package valued at over $1,200 that included a $250 gift certificate for Suzelis’ services, a three-day, two-night hotel stay certificate to one of 25 resorts around the continental United States, a one-hour massage, a $100 botanical facial and makeup package, a $50 gift package from Healthy Treasures Health Food Store, a $150 beauty and wellness package and a $50 Premier Designs High Fashion Jewelry gift certificate.