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 About 112,000 U.S. deaths each year are related to obesity.1 The fact is two out of three Americans are overweight or obese.

Shedding just 10 percent of your body weight can improve your health. BlueComplements®2—our health-related discount program— can help you shed those extra pounds. Take advantage of offerings like Jenny Craig, GlobalFit and the YMCA. Of course, check with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

Jenny Craig® Weight Management
Sign up for a free 30-day TuneUp plan3—or receive 50 percent off Jenny Craig’s OnTrack (Gold and Platinum) six-month weight-loss program.3 Select the Jenny Rewards3 one-year program and you’ll receive a 20 percent program discount in addition to food discounts that grow from 10 percent to 35 percent as you continue the program. One-on-one consultations, personalized weight-loss and maintenance support are provided by trained consultants at Jenny Craig centers or through Jenny Direct, the firm’s easy, at-home program.

Call (800) 597-JENNY and choose either Option 1 to find the center nearest you, or Option 2 for Jenny Direct. You also can visit Jenny Craig from our website, or click here to register and print your personalized coupon. Take the coupon, along with your member ID, to a Jenny Craig center to receive a free consultation and enroll in a program.

GlobalFitTM
If 2006 is your year to get in shape, BlueComplements can help make your fitness resolutions easier and more affordable. Enroll in a fitness club through GlobalFit today, and you’ll receive ONE MONTH FREE!4 You must use campaign code BCFM0606 during enrollment to receive this offer.

GlobalFit offers the guaranteed lowest monthly rates—up to 60 percent off regular dues—at more than 1,500 participating fitness clubs nationwide. After paying a one-time enrollment fee, you can enjoy month-to-month membership with no long-term contracts, transfer options to any participating club and more. For more information, visit globalfit.com/bcbsfl or call toll free (800) 294-1500.

YMCA of Florida’s First Coast
If you live in Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker or Nassau counties, you can enjoy value-added savings at any of the 17 Family YMCA locations. Savings include waived enrollment fees and one free session, such as swimming or personal training. For the nearest Y, call toll free (888) 524-9622.

Find Out More www.bcbsfl.com

1 Source: Journal of the American Medical Association

2 The products, services and information provided through the BlueComplements program are made available as a courtesy to our members and are not a part of insurance coverage, and are not a substitute for medical advice. BCBSF does not endorse and is not responsible for the products, services or information provided by the vendors that are a part of the BlueComplements program.

3 Plus the cost of food. Discounts apply to membership fees only.

4 Offer good after two full months of active paying membership for employees/group members who enroll between Jan. 1, 2006, and June 30, 2006. Free month will be paid in the form of a credit on GlobalFit membership account equivalent to monthly dues at member’s assigned GlobalFit club and not to exceed $50. Monthly dues over $50 will be billed to your account, as well as any affiliation fee due. Credit is not redeemable for cash. Only one free month per GlobalFit membership per family household. Offer valid only for new memberships completed through GlobalFit. Offer not valid for enrollments completed directly through the fitness club. This offer is made possible only through your employer, membership or group affiliation. This offer cannot be combined with any other GlobalFit special or promotion. For details on the GlobalFit program, visit www.globalfit.com/members/policies.asp.

 
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