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Contestant Application Deadline December 10th! Apply for season 2012 online today! Click HERE to register online.
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$549,907.35
It's a staggering number. Unfortunately it doesn't touch on the heart ache and unnecessary physical pain that an overweight person experiences.
This study presented by the Wellspring Institute*, a world leader in weight loss research, reveals what happens financially to an individual at 18 through adulthood. The chart displays the tragic difference between a normal weight adult and an overweight adult facing the same experiences.
If you're obese the actual cost of obesity over the course of your life is likely to be $549,907, and that's if you have health insurance!
Your family can't afford to be unhealthy. Take steps now to change your family's lifestyle to a healthy active situation and enjoy life.
New Year Resolution Reality will provide you with valuable data and information, tools to start the journey of a sound healthy life. We want our community to get healthy. We'll give you the services in our interview process for free. You'll receive a free fitness assessment, a team workout and results from a metabolic type test to help you make good food choices. Go to our application page now to schedule your first appointment. Get the answers you need to change your life today.
Click here for your free Contestant Application
http://www.wellspringcamps.com/ |
THE BREAK DOWN:
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Diagnosis or Condition
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Total cost to treat, with health insurance
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Increased cost for obese person*
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Cancer
Colon Cancer. Obese person is 20% more likely to be diagnosed.
Breast Cancer. Obese person is 21% more likely to be diagnosed.
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Colon: $72,600
Breast: $44,000
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$1,894.00
$639
$1,155
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Diabetes
Obese children are 1.5 times more likely to have diabetes than non-obese children
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$236,769
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$3,481.92
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Arthritis / Knee & Hip Issues
Arthritis. About 66% of obese people reported also having arthritis in 2009.
Hip & Knee Replacements. Obese people receive about 25.5% more than healthy weight people.
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Arthritis: $500 annually
Knee/Hip: $4,257 each
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$1,953.18
$1,871
$81
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Heart Disease
An obese person is about 20% more likely to have heart disease and suffer a stroke than a non-obese person.
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$207,152
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$10,520.63
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Decreased Life Expectancy
Obesity costs the average person up to 10 years of life expectancy.
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The average US worker makes $38,400 per year
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$234,240.00
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Lower Wages
Due to discrimination, the average obese person earns $3.41/hour less than the average non-obese worker.
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Average yearly cost of being obese in wages: $6,820
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$291,214.00
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Mental Health Treatment
Obese people are 37% more likely to be treated for depression.
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Average cost of mental health treatment: $1,342
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$45.82
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Weight Loss Treatment
Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig are the two most popular treatments for overweight and obesity among US citizens.
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Weight Watchers (1 year): $341.40
Jenny Craig for a year: $5,599
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$6,557.80
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TOTAL, assuming all diagnoses and conditions apply
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$549,907.35
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This study was presented by Wellspring Camps, a world leader in assisting youth and adults in weight loss. Wellsprings Camps has exceeded many other Weight Loss Programs in long term results and adherence to a program after the participant leaves. We recommend you visit their site and consider their program. We're not paid for this endorsement, but respect the work they've made with many deserving people: http://www.wellspringcamps.com/childhood_obesity_cost/ You'll find a complete source list for the above study on their site. |
The contest begins January First, but you should apply now!
We have 2 cycles of contestant selections. To complete a cycle you'll go through a series of four interviews. We're selecting 10 contestants on November 19th. All four interviews need to be completed by November 19th to be in the first field.
The second cycle tends to have many more applicants. Increase your odds of getting on the team for season 2012 by completing the first cycle! Application process and the contest are both completely free! You get a team of the best personal fitness trainers. Guidance and supplements from Complete Nutrition to give you an edge. Should you experience aches and pains through the contest we have the Sports Med Team from Unity to keep you on course! This is your opportunity to get it right! Click on the Link below to schedule your first interview online!
SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW BY CLICKING HERE! |
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