We had a great start to the "Fran" Challenge on Saturday. Over 50 people participated - and set some pretty impressive times in the process. We also has some beginners and first timers - who are all going to be in the hunt for "most improved" in the finals. in the photo below, Miguel demonstrates his newly found thruster form.

Tackling a Taboo in the ER



Today's Workout
Clean & Jerk
3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Great article.

While it's commendable for this doctor to broach the topic of weight loss with his patients, it would be better for the health care system to support more weight loss options and assist patients with their costs, like they do with so many other preventative medicine. Until they do that, this problem will continue to grow. I have spent years trying to lose the extra 20 to 30 lbs I carry around...ALL the methods--nutritionists, endocrine tests, hypnotists, weight loss centers--I have tried have been paid for in full out of my own pocket b/c my health insurance did not deem them medically necessary, yet my doctor always telss me they are necessary and being overweight is more of a drain on the insurance companies' bottom line then these preventative methods would have been. It's annoying. If this doctor really wants to help, he should talk to his supervisors, health organizations and insurance companies about funding for patients to help them in their weight loss efforts.

Thank you for the kind words Andy. If you or your students are ever in Wilmington, we would love to have you visit us!

We love the Fran and Helen Challenges you guys have began hosting and are starting our own Helen Challenge in July.

Thank you. Stay Strong,

Respectfully,
Ezekiel Martinez

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