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    Health plan to begin checking state workers for smoking, obesity
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    Shirley Jones, a 13-year state employee, said she tries to exercise every day to maintain a healthy weight and is enthusiastic about being able to gain financially by losing weight. "I've lost 55 pounds with Weight Watchers. I feel better" Jones said. "I'm losing, so that's the main thing." Full Article at WRAL
    I've lost 55 pounds with Weight Watchers. I feel better
    – Shirley Jones SOURCE: WRAL 2 months ago
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Health plan to begin checking state workers for smoking, obesity
  1. If you want to see a successful wellness initiative, it would need to be something with a positive as an incentive, some carrot measure instead of just a stick
    SOURCE: WRAL 2 months ago
  2. A lot of individuals try to quit smoking or manage their weight time and time again, so we want to give them the impetus. This might be what it takes
    SOURCE: WRAL 2 months ago
  3. As much as we can prevent chronic disease and support members in maintaining their health and well being, the members will save money and the plan will save money
    SOURCE: WRAL 2 months ago

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