In late Oct. of last year the Herald ran a story tracking the weight loss program of a group of Baldwin Firemen. (“Pulling their fat out of the fire,” Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.) The boys signed on with Kristie Lengel, owner of Baldwin’s L.E.A.R.N. Fitness, to lift heavy things, run great distances, and figure out what kinds of changes they could make in their eating and drinking habits. The program has been a success. “The boys lost a total of 109.4 pounds and 45.5 inches,” Lengel said. “They all have continued their memberships at L.E.A.R.N. and continue to lose weight and improve their health.” more

A group of Baldwin firefighters has teamed up with Kristie Lengel, 23, owner of Baldwin’s LEARN fitness, to get serious — not about fire prevention or the latest firefighting techniques, but rather about their own health and wellness. more