Congratulations to the 56 women who competed in the Biggest Loser Challenge at Curves for Women in Huron, Aberdeen and Pierre. The clubs are hosting the challenge in anticipation of Biggest Loser Finalist Julie Hadden’s keynote presentation at the South Dakota Women’s Expo: A Day for Women in Huron on Sat., Sept. 25.

The 56 participants, 47 in Huron, 6 in Aberdeen and 3 in Pierre, began their eight-week Biggest Loser Challenge on June 7. Participants attended weekly nutrition classes, following the Curves weight management program and exercised on the Curves circuit a minimum of three times per week. At the end of the first eight weeks, the top two participants from each club who lose the highest percentage of weight, inches and body fat will go on to compete in the Biggest Loser Finalist Challenge.

The top two finalists have been announced! For information on the Huron winners,click here

The top six finalists (two from each club) will now compete for an additional eight weeks August 2 through September 24 and the Biggest Loser will be unveiled at the SD Women’s Expo. The finalists will also meet Julie Hadden in-person during a reception on the evening before the Expo. The finalist who loses the highest percentage of weight, inches and body fat will win a free year-long membership at Curves for Women.

Finalists and one buddy (Stronger+Together) will receive:

• Two-month free membership (if non-member),
• One-month supply of supplements and protein shake,
• Weekly nutrition classes,
• If the finalists and buddies are non-members, the sign up fee will be waived upon signing of a one-year contract,
• A Curves Active Wear outfit (top and pants for finalists only),
• An invitation to the private sponsor reception with Julie Hadden on the evening of Friday, Sept. 24 at the Huron Event Center (finalists only) and
• An autographed copy of Julie Hadden’s book Fat Chance: Losing the Weight, Gaining my Worth (finalists only).

Finalists

• Two top finalists will be determined from the group of six finalists and receive:

Autographed picture with Julie Hadden at reception

Fresh face and hair for the event on Sept. 25

• During the Expo, all of the finalists (two from each club) will be presented on the Women’s Building stage as part of the Curves Biggest Loser Challenge “healthy results” show. The photo/video presentation will chronicle the journey of the finalists.
• The Biggest Loser will be the finalist who loses the most percentage body weight, inches and body fat.
• The Biggest Loser will win a one-year membership at Curves (sign up fee will be waived if non-member).

Throughout the competition, updates and photos will be posted on this page. In the meantime, if you'd like more information or to join in on the weekly weight management classes, visit or call one of the participating Curves for Women locations:

Huron
1000 18th Street SW
Huron Mall
605-352-0900

Pierre
1615 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 23
605-945-0685

Aberdeen
2201 SE 6th Avenue, Ste. 17
605-226-7074