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ALBANY, GA. -- Losing weight through camaraderie and competition – that’s the goal of the Albany Area YMCA’s Team Lean project.

Teams of two to five members made up of family and friends will battle for 12 weeks to lose the highest percentage of weight.

Cash and prizes will be awarded to winning teams and individuals.

Organizers hope the program will inspire participants to adopt healthier habits.

Weigh-ins for the competition began today but there is still time to enter.