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January 8, 2019

Ready, Set, LOSE – Scale Back Alabama weight loss program begins next week

Scale Back Alabama 2019 begins Tuesday, January 15. Registration is required to take part in this weight-loss contest that ends in April.

To register, visit http://scalebackalabama.com and click “Join”. 

Additionally, Marshall Medical staff at TherapyPlus North and South can provide assistance with registration at both TherapyPlus locations.

Registrants will visit a weigh-in site during the week of January 21 -27. The TherapyPlus North and South locations are both weigh-in sites.

Participation in Scale Back Alabama is free, and participants have the chance to win cash prizes. 

Scale Back Alabama Dates

January 15 (Tuesday) – Kick-Off Event


January 21-27 (Monday-Sunday) – Weigh-In Week


April 1-7 (Monday-Sunday) – Weigh-Out Week

April 16 (Tuesday) – Final Event and Cash Prize Drawings

About Scale Back Alabama: Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free statewide weight-loss campaign designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and to have fun while doing it. Since the first challenge in 2007, Alabamians have lost more than one million pounds! Scale Back Alabama is designed to address the state’s challenge with obesity; however, we caution individuals to check with their health care provider before beginning a new exercise or diet regimen.