Fans of the Biggest Loser reality show on NBC know O’Neal Hampton. If they have been wondering what he has been doing since he left the season nine show, they can find out at a special event at Surfside on Lake Superior in Tofte on October 30. Hampton and Fitness North co-owner Sheryl Babbitt hike the forest near Surfside with a Fitness North trainer.
Fans of the Biggest Loser
reality TV show on NBC know O’Neal Hampton and his daughter, SunShine. The fatherdaughter duo not only lost a total of 290 pounds during their time as Biggest
Loser
contestants, they won the hearts of the viewing audience. O’Neal was voted the Biggest Loser
season nine fan favorite. The Richfield, MN team now travels the country, motivating others to reach their weight loss and fitness goals. On Saturday, October 30, O’Neal and SunShine Hampton will be at Surfside on Lake Superior in Tofte for the launch of an exciting new program at the Tofte resort—and the public is invited to come hear his inspiring story.
Hampton will be at Surfside to celebrate the launch of Fitness North, a new live-in weight loss and fitness program that has found its home at Surfside on Lake Superior. Hampton is co-founder and owner of Fitness North along with Sheryl Babbitt of Aitkin, MN, who was inspired to start the program after she attended two live-in fitness boot camps.
Babbitt explained the goal of Fitness North—to create a love for exercise and healthy eating. “The weight loss follows,” Babbitt said, “We are a lifestyle-changing program featuring breathtakingly scenic hikes surrounded by the healing environment of majestic waterfalls and magnificent Lake Superior vistas, daily indoor and outdoor cardio and strength classes, calorie-controlled meals and snacks, practical nutrition and lifestyle education. By addressing each element needed for long-term weight loss, our team of personal trainers and nutrition professionals guides Fitness North guests toward amazing immediate results, renewed health and long, active lives.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our new live-in weight loss and fitness program to the North Shore,” Hampton added. “It’s the perfect location. Our guests are motivated and inspired during their time at Fitness North, and leave with all the knowledge and tools they need to continue losing weight and to reach their desired weight goals when they return home.”
The community kick-off event on Saturday, Oct. 30 will be 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Surfside in Tofte. It provides the opportunity for people to learn more about this new, life-changing program and hear the inspirational message directly from Hampton and his daughter SunShine.
The program is followed by an informal reception with samples of some of the food from the Fitness North menu and an opportunity to meet O’Neal and SunShine Hampton, Babbitt and the entire Fitness North Team. On hand will be the Fitness North and Surfside trainers, nutritionists, and staff. The public is invited to attend this free community event, however space is limited and RSVP is required. Email info@fitnessnorth.net or call 218-927- 2928 to reserve your space on a first come first served basis.
There are still spots available in Fitness North’s fall programs. Jodi Petrach, for Fitness North, explained that Hampton and Babbitt established Fitness North to help others who want a Biggest Loser
experience. “Only 12 – 16 people can get on the Biggest Loser
each season. There are many more people out there who could benefit from a live-in weight loss and fitness program like this. We hope people will come to the kick-off event and be inspired to participate.”
Hampton ” As Hampton writes on his website, “There’s hard work to be done on your part – but you can do it! My team of fitness, health and dietary experts will be there to help make your turnaround a success.”
For more information about the Fitness North live-in weight loss and fitness programs, or to make a reservation, call 218-927-2928 or email info@fitnessnorth. net. More information is also available on-line at FitnessNorth.net.
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