Winning contestant Bob Coniglio of Arlington heights celebrates with his trainer Michelle Amsden.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald's Fittest Loser Challenge finale. On Wednesday, the five suburban contestants competing in the Fittest Loser Challenge faced the big moment: finding out who lost the biggest percentage of weight, and who won the grand prize. Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights was announced as the winner during the finale party Wednesday at Chandler's in Schaumburg.
Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights, left, reacts to being announced the winner of the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday. Behind him, at left, is his trainer, Michelle Amsden, and seated at right is fellow contestant and second-place finisher Robert Patterson of North Aurora.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights, left, reacts to being announced the winner of the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday. Behind him, at left, is his trainer, Michelle Amsden, and seated at right is fellow contestant and second-place finisher Robert Patterson of North Aurora.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights, front, reacts to being announced the winner of the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday. Behind him, at left, is his trainer, Michelle Amsden, and seated at center right wearing the red bow tie is fellow contestant and second-place finisher Robert Patterson of North Aurora.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights, left, reacts to being announced the winner of the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday. Behind him, at left, is his trainer, Michelle Amsden, and seated at right is fellow contestant and second-place finisher Robert Patterson of North Aurora.
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Left to right, contestants Bob Coniglio, Cindy Uribe, Heidi Wiltze, Deanna Bec and Robert Patterson stand together during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights is the winner of the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights, who was later announced as the winner, makes his entrance during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Bob Coniglio of Arlington Heights greets fellow contestant Deanna Bec during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Contestant Robert Patterson of North Aurora smiles while mingling during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Contestants Heidi Wiltse, middle left, and Robert Patterson mingle with guests during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Reporter and participant Kat Zeman talks about her experiences as trainer Josh Stecker, owner of Push Fitness, Schaumburg, stands beside her during the Daily Herald Media Group Fittest Loser final at Chandler's Banquets in Schaumburg Wednesday.
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Contestant Deanna Bec is introduced.
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Contestant Robert Patterson of North Aurora makes his entrance.
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Contestant Cindy Uribe of Hoffman Estates makes her entrance.
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Contestant Cindy Uribe of Hoffman Estates makes her entrance.
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Contestant Heidi Wiltse of Arlington Heights makes her entrance.
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