Camargo woman plays leading role in weight-loss competition

People throughout Douglas County have been reducing their waistlines with the help of a Camargo housewife.

Eighteen months ago, fitness instructor Rebekah Hopkins launched the Big Loser weight-loss competition, based on an NBC television show.

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