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Following the triumph of last year’s Biggest Loser, St.Mary’s Rasharkin GAC took the decision to run again with the same format this year. 70 willing participants split up into five teams of fourteen and weighed in 8th Feb to start the nine week programme, changing to a healthier lifestyle through better eating habits and more exercise.

A joint effort between the Healthy Club and Events committee made great strides throughout the entire event finishing with a presentation night at McLaughlin’s Corner Saturday past.

Congratulations to Joe Dalrymple and Michelle McMullan collecting the Biggest Male and Female Losers individual trophies respectively, The Biggest Losers winning Grey team for greatest team weight lose and the Blue & Green teams for jointly winning the team activities.

Well done to all the losers who are most definitely winners, thanks must go to the events committee Thomas Doherty, Natalie Hasson, Stacy Baird and Mark Hasson in conjunction with the Healthy Club, Terry Hasson and Sharon Kearns, making this venture a tremendous success. Patrick Kennedy and the staff of Kennedy’s Pharmacy must be acknowledged for their unwavering effort, support and expertise over the nine long weeks. The club would also like to recognise other individuals and organisations for their contributions throughout this event, they include – Thomas Donaghy Boxercise classes, Route 2 fitness Ballymoney, Paudie Dixon Dunloy, Rasharkin GAA Healthy Club, Joey Dunlop Centre Ballymoney, The Jungle Moneymore, Christine McMullan Irish Dancing, St.Olcan’s Bowling Club and Charlie Pappy O’Kane Line Dancing.  

Rasharkin GAA Healthy club group walk continues on a Monday night for group walks in various locations (Contact Sharon 07887557384), Spin Class also on Monday nights, and Yoga Class on Wednesdays for Health and fitness (Contact Terry 07749690537).