Trevor is particularly concerned with health statistics which show local residents at much increased rate of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and heart attack.

“These are huge health concerns for a town such as Lithgow and we really need to address them quickly,” he said.

“We can make a few healthy changes within the community to make our outlook for the future a whole lot better.”

“The goal is 10,000 kilos lost in 2008 by the Lithgow community.

“That may sound like an enormous amount of weight however if you break it down, it is achievable,” Trevor said.

“You may lose the weight however you want and you are invited to utilise our expertise and advice when losing this weight with regard to exercise, diet and other important information.

“We will give you ideas, motivate you and provide tips on weight loss.

“Information is available on our website,” he said.

“You do not have to be a member of Club Revive to be a part of the challenge,” Trevor said.

“I am hoping to get the general message of better health and increased activity through to locals.”

All you need to do to participate is grab a form from Club Revive and weigh in.

You then have until December to record a weight loss.

You will be weighed again by Trevor in December and your loss will be recorded among the thousands of kilos anticipated to have been lost across the Lithgow area.

Entry forms are also available at the counter of the Lithgow Mercury office in Main Street.

The challenge is similar to the WellingTONNE concept conducted in rural NSW a few years ago when residents of Wellington were able to lose a tonne.

“If Wellington can loss that amount, Lithgow can easily pull together to lose 10,000 kilos,” Trevor said.

“A healthy body naturally maintains its own perfect weight.

“Let’s all go for it and see what Lithgow is made of ... we can do it!”