Yamal lost 1078 extra pounds in six months

For six months, the participants of the project “Yamal – the territory of harmony” lost 1078 kilograms. Instead of 500 people, 809 people entered the program, the press service of the governor of Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug reported.

The residents of Noyabrsk, Salekhard, Nadym district and Tarko-Sale showed themselves more actively than others. A man from Gubkinskiy lost 35 kilograms, his countryman - 25. Each participant was assigned a doctor, the northerners entered the indicators in the application “Doctor PM” and tracked the result. Yamal residents underwent bioimpedance, trainings and master classes, on average began to walk nine thousand steps a day. The results will be summed up at solemn events in municipalities, the winners will be able to receive gifts useful for health.

The program was launched on April 7 on Health Day. The project involved 62 men and 747 women, including 146 health workers and 22 couples.