Dr. Ted is throwing down the gauntlet and challenging his current patients and the general public to lose weight this summer. In Dr. Ted’s 2002 Weight Loss Challenge the winning participant lost 17 lbs and 6% body fat in 12 weeks and when Dr. Ted participated in the WKBN TV 2005 weight loss challenge, the participant he coached lost 15 lbs and 5% body fat in only 7 weeks.  And in last year’s challenge the average weight lost was 11 lbs.

This year's challenge will be a 12 week weight loss competition (June 4th to August 27th) with the goal of giving people extra motivation to shed the extra pounds they wish to lose. Dr. Ted will be judging weight loss based on percentage of body weight lost (i.e. Starting weight of 220lbs and ending weight of 200lbs would be a loss of 9% body weight)

To participate in the challenge, participants must schedule monthly appointments in June, July, and August to see Dr. Ted, so that he can guide them to optimal weight loss. Dr. Ted's weight loss program will focus on optimal blood type diet guidelines, including portion control, along with optimizing your metabolism with the right supplements and exercise guidelines.  For those that need extra guidance and motivation, participants will also be given the option to schedule 15 minute weekly in-office or phone consultations with Dr. Ted for $15 per visit.   Please call in or stop by one of his offices by June 2nd to register for the challenge and to make your first weight loss appointment.

The Grand Prize Winner of Dr. Ted's 2008 Summer Weight Loss Challenge will receive a prize package valued at $695.00, which includes all of the following: 

· a 3 day/2 night vacation to one of 25 US destinations, valued up to $560
Includes 2 night hotel stay with Sunday through Thursday check-in. When you make reservations for the hotel stay, you will be allowed to pay for extra nights, if you choose to do so.  Destinations include: Destin, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Washington, DC, Williamsburg, VA, Myrtle Beach, SC, Smoky Mountains, TN, Nashville, TN, Branson, MO, San Antonio, TX, Durango, CO, Flagstaff, AZ, Sedona, AZ, Lake Tahoe, NV, Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV, Sonoma Wine Country, CA, San Francisco, CA, Angels Camp, CA, Anaheim, CA, Palm Springs Area, CA, Oceanside, CA, San Diego, CA, St. Thomas, USVI  
Click here for more information about the trip.

· a $85 gift certificate for Dr. Ted's services, to be used for office visits only, not supplements.

· a $50 gift basket/gift certificate from Healthy Treasures Health Food Store
40 W. Broad St., Newton Falls, 330-872-1119, website: www.healthytreasures.com

For more information, call one of Dr. Ted Suzelis’ offices: Newton Falls 330-872-1577 or Canfield 330-533-1870 or visit his website at www.ohionaturopathic.com

A minimum of 15 participants need to register by June 2nd for the challenge to take place.