The Biggest Loser: Greenlite Medicine Helps Five KRTY Contestants Lose Weight

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inspired by the hit TV series on NBC, "The Biggest Loser", Greenlite Medicine, the Bay Area’s leading medically supervised weight loss program, has teamed up with 95.3 KRTY, a popular country radio station in San Jose, to kick-off its own Biggest Loser challenge with big results: in just four weeks, five leading contestants lost more than 80 pounds combined.

“Weekly evaluations were a requirement for participation in our program due to the rapidity of weight loss and the close medical monitoring this requires”

Building on the success of last year's inaugural competition, 52 KRTY listeners entered this year’s contest dubbed “KRTY Biggest Loser Contest II”. And of those entered, five were selected as finalists for a chance to compete for 30 days while following a tailor made weight loss plan created for them by Greenlite Medicine.

“This year’s Grand Prize winner of the 2011 Biggest Loser Contest II is Melissa Lanfri of San Jose,” said Sooji Rugh, MD, president and founder of Greenlite Medicine. “In just 30 days, she lost 18 pounds following the Greenlite Medicine weight loss program.”

“I was 197 pounds at my first weigh-in, and now I am finally back down to my high-school weight after being at my all time high of 233 pounds last year,” said Melissa. “Before coming to Greenlite, I had struggled with my weight for years, losing a few pounds, only to quickly regain them. I was surprised at how quickly the pounds came off with the Greenlite program. This was a life-changing event for me. I feel happier, healthier and more confident. Thank you Greenlite Medicine!”

“Weekly evaluations were a requirement for participation in our program due to the rapidity of weight loss and the close medical monitoring this requires,” said Dr. Rugh. “Through weekly weight-loss appointments, each KRTY contestant was guided by their personal health educator to create accountability, find support, and monitor their weight loss progress,” she said.

Melissa's journey to Learn, Lose, and Live at Greenlite Medicine has just begun. As the winner of this year’s competition, she has received a complimentary six-month program from Greenlite Medicine. Second place finalist received a complimentary three-month program, and third place, an additional one-month program.

For additional information about the Greenlite Medicine program, contact Greenlite Medicine at 1.866.661.5673 (LOSE) or visit the web site at www.greenlitemedicine.com.

Greenlite Medicine

Greenlite Medicine is the Bay Area’s leading medically-supervised weight loss program. The company is headquartered in the Silicon Valley with clinics located in San Jose, Mountain View, and San Francisco. Greenlite Medicine’s weight loss program builds on the principles of Learn, Lose, and Live. These principles offer men and women who are serious about losing weight with the nutritional, medical, and emotional support needed to provide the easiest and healthiest roadmap for accelerated weight loss.