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Jan. 24, 2008 | 5:00 AM

North ridgeville’s Lynn Westphal, the grumpy guy who was voted off the first episode of this season’s “The Biggest Loser” along with his daughter Jenni, may not have been the best inspiration. He loathed the gym and suggested to other contestants that they vote he and his daughter off the show. He even hosted a holiday party with wings and pizza. But by January, Lynn had shed 61 pounds from his 409-pound starting weight. Jenni, who lives in Lakewood, lost 38 pounds. They can still win a $100,000 prize for losing the most weight by April. “I’ll see everyone at the grand finale,” says Lynn. “I will be down to 250 pounds.”

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