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Prime, inc. and Driver Carl Bailey of Hirschbach Motor Lines Take Top Honors in TCA's Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown
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The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown. Carl Bailey of Fair Play, Mo., took the top honor for individuals and Prime, Inc. of contest.
Managed by Lindora Clinic, a personalized weight management company, the competition brought together teams of 12 drivers and staff from 11 carriers to determine which individual and which company could achieve the greatest percentages of weight loss. The participants followed
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the Lean-for-Life program, which is based on a low-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate protein menu plan coupled with exercise, nutrition education, and lifestyle changes. The competitors received weekly phone calls from Lindora's coaches, who educated them on nutrition and behavioral changes, helped boost their morale, supported them through their personal challenges, and recorded their weight loss. Bailey, a professional truck driver for Hirschbach Motor lines of Medata Heights, Minn., went from 227 to 169 pounds. This 58-pound loss equaled 26 percent of his body weight. For his achievement, Bailey will
receive $2,500 from the sponsor of the individual contest, Cline Wood Agency of Leawood, Kan. "All of us at Cline Wood recognize how important drivers are to not only the industry but to the entire economy," said Mike Wood, president and co-founder of Cline Wood Agency. "Given the high percentage of them struggling with health issues, we are excited to see greater awareness of and action in this area. We began promoting wellness for our employees two years ago and the results have been outstanding. Trucking's Weight Loss Showdown is a great way to get the health and wellness message out and it's a privilege to be a program sponsor." The team from Prime lost a total of 353 pounds, going from 2,309 to 1,956. This represented a 15
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