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Q: How can I participate in the National Body Challenge?
A: Visit www.discoveryhealth.com to register FREE for the National Body Challenge. Once registered, participants will assess their goals and create a customized plan to suit their needs. Participants can choose to weigh in online OR schedule an appointment online to weigh in at one of four mall celebration events across the country on January 5 and 6. Appointments are available on a first come, first serve basis and can only be made at www.discoveryhealth.com.
There are four mall kick-off celebration events on January 5 and6 located in Alderwood Mall, Seattle, WA; Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL; Columbia Mall, Columbia, MD; and Short Hills Mall, Short Hills, NJ.
Q: What will I receive once I register to participate in the National Body Challenge?
A: All registered National Body Challenge participants will receive FREE access to our online customized meal plan with over 1,000 kitchen tested nutritionist approved recipes, a personalized weight and activity tracker, extensive information from doctors and health & fitness experts, a fitness plan to meet your needs from FitTV trainer Gilad, eight weeks of free audio personal training from Podfitness, a weekly information packed e-newsletter and much more.
Q: Can I participate in National Body Challenge while nursing or pregnant?
A: As with any diet and fitness plan, we recommend that you seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider. The National Body Challenge website does offer information, tips and tools that are applicable and or adaptable to most every adult. There is also information specific to those who are pregnant or nursing while working to improve their overall health.
Q: Can I participate if I am physically disabled or have a medical condition?
A: As with any diet and fitness plan, we recommend that you seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider. The National Body Challenge website does offer information, tips and tools that are applicable and or adaptable to most every adult. There is also information specific to those who suffer from arthritis, diabetes, and other common medical conditions.
Q: Can residents outside of the U.S. participate in the Challenge?
A: The National Body Challenge is designed for U.S. adult residents of the age 18 and older (13 and up with parent/guardian permission) . We do encourage all adult individuals to go online to www.discoveryhealth.com to explore Discovery Health resources on health and fitness. Unfortunately, we are not able to expand National Body Challenge registration to residents outside of the U.S. due to various international rules and regulations.
