This month`s client of the month is Leo MGowen. In just over 6 months, Leo has lost 8% bodyfat totaling over 26 lbs of fat loss. She has lost an amazing 13 inches off her body! Leo's working out hard and always gets her cardio in. Way to go Leo... Keep up the good work!

After such an incredible turnout for our Inaugural Biggest Loser Challenge, we have decided to launch the Body Works Biggest Loser Challenge II. With an increasing list of competitors, the pot is steady growing. The competition will run from June 1st through July 31st. There is a $20 entry fee and you must have your weight and measurements done at the beginning of your entry. We have had many requests to split the competition men vs. women and thus split the pot. To make it fair, we are leaving it up to you! If you would like to keep the competition winner take all, simply respond to this email.... "winner take all!" If you would like to see the competition split men vs. women with a split pot between the biggest male loser and the biggest female loser, simply respond to this email... "men vs. women!" It's up to you! Be sure to get your responses in and pass it on to your friends to have them vote too! Enter the competition, eat right, and get that cardio in to get the edge on our reigning champion... John Stephens. He's gearing up... are you??? Who will be the next Body Works Biggest Loser?

EASY LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN & CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

1. INGREDIENTS
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. 4 bonesless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
4. 2 (15oz) containers BUITONI regfrigerated marinara sauce
5. 1/2 cup fat free half-and-half
6. 1 pkg (9oz) BUITONI refrigerated linguine
7. BUITONI refrigerated freshly shredded parmesan cheese
8. chopped fresh parsley

1. DIRECTIONS
2. Heat oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Remove from skillet.
3. Pour sauce into same skillet; cook until heated through (do not boil). Add chicken and half-and- half. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
4. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
5. Toss pasta with sauce. Sprinkly with cheese and parsley.

1. YIELDS 5 SERVINGS
2. EACH SERVING:
3. Calories: 290
4. Protein: 30g
5. Total Carbs: 22g
6. Total Fat: 6g

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