Oireachtas Slims Down as TDs and Senators Loose a Total of 26st 11lbs as Part of Operation Transformation!
Issued : Friday 5 March, 2010
All that exercise, discipline and healthy eating has really paid off for the fifteen Oireachtas members who participated in RTE’s Operation Transformation.
Over the last eight weeks, the eight TDs and seven Senators have changed their dietary habits and conducted a strict exercise regime in a bid to shed weight, get fit and follow a healthier lifestyle.
Their endeavours have been hugely successful. At the start of the process our fifteen volunteers weighed in at a combined total of 3,468lbs/247st 10lbs. However, last week at the end of the eight weeks, they had trimmed down to 3,093lbs/220st 13lbs. This represents a total weight loss of 26st 11bs, with anart average weight loss of 25lbs.
Speaking as leader of the participants, Senator David Norris said;
"We are all thrilled by the results we have achieved over the last eights weeks. Our hard work, determination and no little restraint has really paid off!
The nature of our work often means that we didn't get the kind of exercise we should and our dietary habits were also a bit of a shambles. In the past, we had gotten into the habit of eating when we could as opposed to when we should.
However, it just goes to show that if you put your mind to it and stick to a strict regime you really can transform the way you look and feel in a relatively short space of time. I know we are all proud of what we have achieved and we are determined to kick on from here.
There was also great co-operation between all of us throughout and any political differences were put firmly to one side. Indeed we have decided to stay together
Operation Transformation is a 360-degree project encompassing The Web, Radio & TV. The Gerry Ryan Radio Show carried out a nationwide search to find individuals and groups of people who have very genuine reasons why they need Operation Transformation to help them lose weight and get fit. A team of experts developed an eight-week programme for participants. Each day of the eight weeks is mapped out for each individual in terms of a detailed diet and exercise routine on the web.
The successful slimmers are:
Senator Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)
Aengus Ó Snodaigh T.D. (Sinn Féin)
Seán Barrett T.D. (Fine Gael)
Eamon Scanlon T.D. (Fianna Fáil)
Tom Sheahan T.D. (Fine Gael)
Senator Joe O'Reilly (Fine Gael)
Paul Gogarty T.D. (Green Party)
Senator Phil Prendergast (Labour)
Senator Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
Senator Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fáil)
Seán Connick T.D. (Fianna Fáil)
Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D. (Fianna Fáil)
Fergus O'Dowd T.D. (Fine Gael)
Senator David Norris (Independent)
John O Mahony T.D. (Fine Gael)
as an all party group to promote health and better lifestyle issues.
I would encourage anyone who feels they could do with losing a few pounds just to get out and try it. If we can do it anyone can!"
