McGugin's Biggest Loser for 2010

For the second year, Team Gold and Team Black faced off in an all-out Battle Royale of Weight Loss over seven potentially grueling weeks. Truth be known, the Commodore student-athletes are not the only ones in McGugin that need an outlet for some intensely competitive activities.

The final results are in and Team Black redeemed itself after a loss in 2009 as the 12 person team shed a total of 62 lbs or 2.51% off the original weigh-in total. Team Gold lost 49 lbs or 2.07% from the first weigh-in. Brett Wulke (Operations) reprised his role as the Incredible Shrinking Man by losing 9.67% of his body weight to gain the Top Loser spot. Heather Warf Business Office) was the top female Loser melting away 3.69% of her total body weight. Both Heather and Brett received a prize pack from Glaceau and Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A for a year courtesy of the Rivergate store.

Thanks to our fantastic sponsors: Glaceau, Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A or Rivergate. Team Black members received a case of Glaceau SmartWater, a case of Coke Zero, and a free meal at Chick-fil-A in Rivergate featuring the new salads and wraps. Team Gold cashed in with a six-pack of SmartWater, a six-pack of Coke Zero and a free Chick-fil-A entree from Todd Hunley, owner and operator of the Rivergate store. Look for a new twist next year and stay active. Have a great summer.

McGugin's Biggest Loser Powered By Coke Zero and Smart Water

McGugin's Biggest Loser has officially hit the big time as Coke Zero and SmartWater have signed on to be partners in what is becoming a tight race between Vanderbilt Athletic Staff. I wrote this next thought to my teammates on Team Black to encourage them to eat healthy and exercise this weekend leading up to the Monday morning weigh-in. There aren't too many iconic names out there that truly represent the American way of life. At a time when many traditional American companies are selling out to investors in Europe, it's great to know that Vanderbilt has got one of the big ones, in Coca Cola. In addition, Coke Zero and Sprite Zero are starting to disappear from the Vanderbilt media room cooler much faster these days, because some of us just don't want to give up our cola. Now Smart Water is coming into the picture with more of our student-athletes carrying it around McGugin. Take heed Biggest Loser Teams, there might be a lesson there.

Here are this week's stats:

Team Gold: 54 Total lbs lost (1.39% of total body weight lost)

Team Black: 44.5 Total lbs lost (1.06% of total body weight lost)

Next time around, answers to the probing question: What's on your iPod, or in my case Walkman when you get on the treadmill or for a walk around your neighborhood? I can't help but think some of my fellow Loser contestants have a Kenny Loggins or Frank Stallone blast from the past banging off the inside of their heads while in the Zone (Danger Zone that is).