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Lighten up: New DFC employee program can get you trim, fit
posted October 7th, 2009Afraid the coming holiday season will get the best of you? You’re not alone. Many people worry about gaining weight and keeping their fitness routine on track. Now the Duke Diet and Fitness Center can help.
For the first time, the medically supervised program is offering Duke employees a four-week, intensive curriculum designed to get you on the road to losing weight and improving your fitness level. With experts’ help, you’ll get the tools you need to sail through the holiday season and reach the New Year’s Eve finish line ahead of the pack. While others will be writing their New Years’ resolutions, you’ll be equipped to tackle yours with confidence.
In the past, programs at the Diet and Fitness Center have been tailored to the needs of full-time residential members. For a fraction of the price, you’ll have the unique opportunity to eat the delicious meals prepared by Diet and Fitness Center chefs, work out with their experts, and learn the techniques needed to control weight and get fit.
This is a limited-time offer. To find out if it’s right for you, attend one of their free information sessions on:
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30-6:30pm
Future dates to be be announced.
This offer is limited to private diagnostic clinic, Duke University and Duke University Health System faculty and staff, retirees and their spouses or same-sex partners and dependents over age 16.
Here’s the Deal
For $700, you’ll get the following every week for four weeks:
- 10 delicious healthy meals
- 5 after-work exercise sessions (gym and/or indoor heated pool)
- 5 seminars on weight control and fitness.
A 20 percent discount is available if you join with a co-worker or immediate family member.
Space is limited. So is this offer. Call 888-ASK-DUKE to register.