It was a trying year for Howard Bagley, who recalls his doctor telling him to lose weight to preserve his health (he had three-way heart bypass surgery about four years ago) and because he looked "about five months pregnant." He ends the year 29 pounds lighter than when he started in January, and 6 pounds shy of his 35-pound weight-loss goal.

Perry Gee finishes the year 29.6 pounds lighter, but 50 pounds shy of his 80-pound weight-loss goal. His loss peaked in July, when he shed 44.8 pounds and has bounced around the scale since.

Perry Gee finishes the year 29.6 pounds lighter, but 50 pounds shy of his 80-pound weight-loss goal. His loss peaked in July, when he shed 44.8 pounds and has bounced around the scale since.

It was a trying year for Howard Bagley, who recalls his doctor telling him to lose weight to preserve his health (he had three-way heart bypass surgery about four years ago) and because he looked "about five months pregnant." He ends the year 29 pounds lighter than when he started in January, and 6 pounds shy of his 35-pound weight-loss goal.

Washington, Dec 16 : American actor Will Smith says that losing weight has improved his sexual ability.

Staten Island luncheonette workers Susan Salinari and Michele Hoey are taking it off together, pound for pound. Since they started The Daily News Great Weight Loss Challenge in October, they say they've each lost 8 pounds.

Staten Island luncheonette workers Susan Salinari and Michele Hoey are taking it off together, pound for pound. Since they started The Daily News Great Weight Loss Challenge in October, they say they've each lost 8 pounds.

Staten Island luncheonette workers Susan Salinari and Michele Hoey are taking it off together, pound for pound. Since they started The Daily News Great Weight Loss Challenge in October, they say they've each lost 8 pounds.

Like its statewide counterpart, Lighten Up Keokuk will take a new approach next year. “The format has changed as a result of feedback. It was too long last year,” said Emily Carrick, a prevention coordinator with the Lee County Health Department.

A chain of weight loss centers is planning to close.