My employer (Microsoft) and insurance provider (Premera) support a variety of weight management programs. Employees with a BMI of more than 30 can enroll and those with lesser BMI (Body Mass Index) can enroll provided they have some health risks (Diabetes, high Blood Pressure, high Cholesterol...).
I am 5'4'' and weigh close to 190 lbs. That puts my BMI at 32.6. I used this BMI Calculator. Anyone with a BMI over 30, is considered obese.
I decided to go with ProClub's 20/20 Lifestyles program. A few of my friend's had joined the program a few years ago and 75% of them have kept the weight off for about 3 years now.
I decided to go with the 12 week program. The main reason for not going for the 16 or 20 week program was just my out of pocket expenses. For the 12 week program, I would have to shell out $1800 and for the 16 week program, I would have to shell out $3245. Thankfully, my employer and insurance pick up the remaining costs which come to more than $6000.
I am sure that a few thousands spent now in getting me to better health will pay off handsomely during the course of life.
I attended their free seminar and was very impressed by the talk given by a cardiovascular surgeon.
I filled out some paper work and that was the first step.
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