On your mark, get set, lose! For residents of the state of Kansas, their Governor Sam Brownback has an interesting proposition for them. Brownback says,
“My hope is that the Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge will encourage everyone to work together to make our state healthier,” said the governor in an official press release. “I am challenging teams of five people to compete against my team of five to lose the most percentage weight, with the ultimate goal of taking on and maintaining a healthier lifestyle for years to come.”