The Biggest Loser
Finalist Speaking at Ladies’ Night Out in Lincoln
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[March 30, 2015]
LINCOLN - Biggest Loser Finalist, Sonya
Jones, will be speaking at Ladies’ Night Out planned for Friday, April
17 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. The event is sponsored by ALMH,
Healthy Communities Partnership and the ALMH Auxiliary.
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“As we continue our efforts to spread the message about healthy
habits, we are thrilled to host Ladies’ Night Out and feature Sonya
Jones. She is such an inspiration to those who are making changes to
their lifestyles to improve their health,” said Angela Stoltzenburg,
Healthy Communities Partnership manager.
It has been no secret that Logan County was named the most
overweight/obese county in the state of Illinois, with over 30
percent of Logan County residents classified as obese. Healthy
Communities Partnership has been leading the charge to improve the
health of our community in a variety of ways. Efforts have included
the 5-2-1-0 obesity prevention program promoting a daily lifestyle
of 5 fruits and vegetables, no more than 2 hours of screen time, at
least 1 hour of activity and 0 sugary sweetened beverages.
Now Healthy Communities Partnership is partnering with ALMH and the
ALMH Auxiliary to host a night out for women to celebrate healthy
lifestyles. Sonya Jones was a finalist on Season 16 of the The
Biggest Loser. Jones was motivated to go on The Biggest Loser to
lose weight, get healthy and feel good about herself. Jones was
overweight her entire life but when she found out she was borderline
diabetic she had a real wake-up call. During the course of the show,
Jones lost over 140 pounds.
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The night will also include hors d’oevres, a healthy cooking
demonstration from Chef Justin Cooper of Cooper’s StrEATside
Bistro and a discussion about leading your family through change
by central Illinois working mom, Angelia Foster.
“We look forward to a night of education and inspiration. Women
have a tremendous impact on their families but they need to take
care of themselves before they can take care of everyone else.
HCP, ALMH and the ALMH Auxiliary are thrilled to provide this
opportunity to local women,” said Stoltzenburg.
Space is limited. To reserve a spot for the event, call
217-605-5008.
[Angela Stoltzenburg, Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Hospital/Healthy Communities Partnership] |