Box Butte General Hospital, in conjunction with four other area health care providers and counties, will be sponsoring the third annual Star Herald “Get Fit Challenge” weight loss competition.

This year, teams will consist of two people and will strive to lose the highest percentage of weight loss during a 12-week period.

The top five teams throughout Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming areas will receive monetary prizes, including first place of $1,000 and runners up $500, $250, $150 and $100. In addition, the top individual male and female who have the highest percentage of total weight loss will receive $250 each.

 Not only is this challenge an opportunity to kick-off New Year Resolutions, it’s also a chance to give back to a community. The weigh in location with the best total percentage of weight loss will be given an additional $1,000 to donate to a local charity.

For residents of Box Butte County, the first phase of the contest will be the initial weigh-in on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 5:00-7:30 pm in the Alliance Room at Box Butte General Hospital. A final weigh-in date after the 12-weeks will be announced at a later time. Both team members have to be present for the weigh-ins.

Teams are encouraged to pre-register for the competition at the Star Herald website:www.starherald.com/getfit. Cost of the program is $40 per team until Dec. 29. The rate for teams that sign up between Dec. 30 and January 8th is $50 per team.

For questions, contact Dan Newhoff at BBGH at 308-761-3404.