The second annual Lighten Up challenge, sponsored by the Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Light, will begin Monday, Jan. 16. The weight loss challenge runs for eight weeks (through March 11) as it encourages teams of four to compete against one another. The team that loses the highest total percentage of body weight wins the challenge and some pretty nice prizes. Prizes are also awarded to an individual male and female based on the highest percentage of weight loss.

Participants need to be members of the JCC and four members are needed to create a team. (JCC staffers also can help you organize a team with individual registrants). The registration fee of $30 a person or $80 for a team of four is also required.

Teams can sign up for personal or group training sessions (for an additional cost), though these sessions are not required. Should you or your team opt for a training package, the entry fee will be waived.

To register and for more information, contact Katie Hughes at the JCC at 314-442-3176 or [email protected]