Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter
THE three-month weight loss challenge-Wellness Plus Movement- that will be launched by Colonel Dr Miniyothabo Baloyi – Chiwenga at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo on Saturday is gathering pace.
Fitness and wellness enthusiasts that are interested in losing weight have a chance to take part in the Wellness Plus Movement which will also offer cash rewards to three best participants among other prizes.
The three-month weight loss challenge will reward participants with US$5 000 for the winner, US$3 000 for the second runner up and US$2 000 for the third runner up, among other prizes.
The challenge ends on 20 December 2026.
In a statement Col Dr Baloyi – Chiwenga said the Wellness Plus Movement is open only to overweight or obese girls, boys, women and men.
The participants will be determined by the international accepted standards of measurement – the Body Mass Index (BMI).
“To kickstart the movement, I’m introducing a three-month weight loss challenge whereby the overweight participants will have to lose at least 10 kilogrames before Christmas. I will personally give three winners at least US$10 000 and we are engaging more partners for other prizes which will be announced soon. The challenge ends on 20th of December 2026,” said Col Dr Baloyi- Chiwenga.
Col Dr Baloyi- Chiwenga said she was motivated to do the weight loss challenge as a way of encouraging society to be weight and fitness conscious.
The rules of the challenge are that the participants must go through physical training and diet naturally.
The winners must post the workout sessions on their social media page each week.
“They must be willing to be weighed or checked by independent assessors upon registration to avoid cheating,” she added.
Weight loss through cheating, which the organisers of the challenge have described as the use of ‘unnatural means’ during the duration of the challenge will result in immediate disqualification.
“The judges will consider the positive influence and health lifestyle advocacy by the participant. The panel of judges will be health lifestyle experts and enthusiasts while the participants must be willing to advocate for a healthy lifestyle in our society,” added Col Dr Baloyi- Chiwenga.
Participants must consent to use of their media material and personal details for educational and motivational purposes only.
