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Mayor Loses 13 Pounds Since Initial Operation F4 Weigh-In

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Wednesday morning, Mayor Tom Henry participated in his second public weigh-in to demonstrate his commitment to the Operation F4 – Fight for a Fitter Fort program.

During the event, at the McMillen Center for Health Education, Mayor Henry tipped the scales 13 pounds lighter than his last measurement in October and he admitted that he was pleasantly surprised. “I was hoping to lose about seven or eight, 13 surprised me.”

As part of the weigh-in, Mayor Henry also spoke with students from Canterbury School about the importance of health.  Mayor Henry has committed to increase his physical activity, eat healthier, lose 15 pounds, and participate in next year’s Fort4Fitness event.

OPF4 is a community wellness initiative to encourage individuals to implement lifestyle changes that include fitness, nutrition, wellness, and activities. OPF4’s mission is for residents to lose a collective 500,000 pounds by the end of 2016.

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