Losing to win.

• Position: STATELINE - Weight-loss contest of the Alabama Department of Public Health - Brief article

They're getting close to the end. For the second year in a row, the Alabama Department of Public Health is sponsoring a weight-loss contest. Teams of four got weighed in early January and are trying to shed at least 10 pounds from each member during the 10-week competition. If they do, they will be entered into a drawing for up to $4,000. Twenty more awards of $250 will be given to individuals who make the goal but whose teammates do not. "We don't want unhealthy...