The Biggest Loser #8 Traditional Cache
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The 8th installment of the Biggest Loser cache series.
Disappointed by Jenny Craig, Dr. Phil or Weight Watchers? The South
Beach, Atkins, Grapefruit, and other diets just don’t seem to help
in shedding and keeping off those unwanted pounds?
Regular physical activity is an important part of effective weight
loss and weight maintenance. Before you consider liposuction or
bariatric surgery, why not make caching a part of your weight loss
program?
Join us in our quest to find the The Biggest Loser! This is the
eighth in a series of nine caches in Connecticut designed to help
motivate you to change your lifestyle to become a better, healthier
you. The cache finds are not intended to be difficult. Do one cache
each week for 9 weeks. If you miss a week, that’s OK. It’s
important you keep moving and burn those calories.
We recommend you park at the provided coordinates to begin your
trek. Yes, you will find closer spots to park for a shorter hike.
This, of course, defeats the purpose of burning off that unwanted
fat.
The final, ninth cache in this series is a simple puzzle cache and
will require information obtained at the other caches. The order
you complete the caches is not important. You MUST COMPLETE ALL
caches in the series to get credit for the final.
Record your weight before you start the series. Weigh yourself
without your hiking boots; be consistent in how you weigh yourself.
Continue weighing yourself throughout this series to monitor your
progress. After completing the series, get your final weight. Your
percent weight loss equals the amount lost divided by your initial
weight times 100. Example: initial weight = 200 lbs, final weight =
180 lbs. Percent weight loss = (200-180)/200 x 100 = 5 %.
Participation in this aspect of the series is voluntary.
On to the cache….
This 8th cache in the Biggest Loser series takes you to the
Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) Reservoir complex off of
Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, CT. Park at N41 45.129 W72
47.175, in the back lot. This hike will take you near the Kilkenny
Rocks, one of the highest points in the reservoir, with great clear
weather views.
You can find a trail map at
this website, and there is a kiosk at the parking area with a map
of the roads and major trails.
You have many route choices when seeking this cache. The cache
itself is hidden directly alongside a section of the Metacomet
blue-trail, not far from the Kilkenny rocks. But if you'd prefer to
ride your bike you can follow a combination of paved and dirt roads
directly to the cache site as well. The choice is yours. If you
enjoy mountain biking, this reservoir offers miles and miles of
riding from wide dirt roads to challenging and rocky single track.
If you bring your canine hiking buddy, MDC park regulations
indicate that you'll need a leash, and you should clean up after
your dog. My dog loves this place.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset, and the rules are
enforced. You are likely to get a ticket if you don't exit the
grounds at the posted time.
The Biggest Loser’s caching name and percent weight loss will be
posted on the final cache page in the series. But remember, anyone
attempting this series is a loser… uh, we mean a WINNER! Good luck
and enjoy the adventure to finding a better you!
Note: you should see your health care provider before you embark on
this cache series if you’re considering substantial weight loss or
lead a sedentary lifestyle. Some information on physical activity
and weight control can be found at this site.
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