The Eagle River YMCA’s new ‘Y Weight’ weight loss challenge started March 4. Since then, the 14 participants have consistently lost about two pounds a week. Recently, the top loser lost 3.7 percent of her total body weight.

The Y offers professional weight loss guidance through personal training and affordable gym membership. Contact the Y at (715) 479-9500 and ask for Mandy Rottier, lead personal trainer for the Y Weight group; Kevin Schweer, personal trainer for the Y weight group and Y manager; Matt Heubner, personal trainer; or Julia John, personal trainer and program director.