Just about everyone would like to lose some weight, but that task is easier said than done. One girl achieved her weight loss goals thanks to hard work, determination, and eating healthy food from local restaurant, Genghis Grill, 7350 W. Bell Road.
Genghis Grill, the largest build your-own stir-fry chain in the country, announced the winner of their second annual Health Kwest, May 9. Melissa Jarosz of Phoenix works as a cosmetologist, and ate at Geghis Grill everyday to help stay on the healthy track. Jarosz won the $10,000 first prize of the national competition by losing 46 lbs. or 25.6 percent of her body weight. The team at Genghis Grill presented Jarosz with her check in front of her family and friends.
During the competition, approximately 86 contestants representing locations of Genghis Grill from around the country dedicated themselves for 60 days by eating one meal per day at Genghis Grill. Contestants then shared their journey online blogging about their-day-to-day progress, while also utilizing social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to gain popularity. The public also participated in each contestant's journey by voting for their favorite. Jarosz won based on a percentage of weight lost, amount of social media activity, and the most public votes.
Melissa accepted her check in front of her family, friends, media crews and Genghis Grill staff as she tearfully thanked everyone who helped her through her weight loss transformation. She thanked the staff at the restaurant for offering her words of encouragement each day she came in for her meal.
Of course I will keep coming back to eat here, even though the competition is over, she said with a smile. The food is really good and they offer so many easy and healthy choices at a great price.
Jarosz said her favorite thing to order at the restaurant was chicken and broccoli. Melissa, who now works out frequently, said she wishes to use the prize money to pursue a career as a yoga instructor.
Genghis Grill has quickly become well-known for its fresh, hot, and healthy food, and for its style of fun service. It offers a dinning option for everyone along, with an array of recipes to choose from the food bar, where anyone can build their own bowl. Currently there are 86 locations in 20 states nationwide. For more information about Genghis Grill, visit http://www.genghisgrill.com or call 623-334-2695. To see Melissas journey online, visit http://www.gghealthkwest.com/.
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Girl wins national weight loss competition by eating right at Genghis Grill
