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If You Want to Graduate, Lose the Weight: Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:30:12 -0800

After years of midterms, finals, and all-nighters, a group of students at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania are being told they are too fat to graduate. The private college's core curriculum states that students must have a body mass index (BMI) that falls below 30 to graduate. If not, they must take steps to lose the weight by enrolling in a physical education class that meets three times a week for one semester - a requirement that has been part of the school's curriculum for the last three years.

While some students are upset over the school's judgment call on their weight and say it's discriminatory, school officials say that "no student should ever be able to leave Lincoln and not know the risks of obesity." Because Lincoln University is a private college, it is wholly within its rights to develop its curriculum in this manner.

What do you think of Lincoln University's policy?

Words That Move You . . .

FitSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."
- Abraham Lincoln

Resolved to find more motivational quotes? Check out all of my words that move you.

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Irish I Were Running!

FitSugar — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:00:00 -0700

Chicago is renowned for its St. Patty's Day celebrations from parades to dying the river green, and you know you're going to be wanting to participate.

Maybe you're making a special trip out there or maybe you live in Chicago, but before you start celebrating too hard, think about taking a jog around the city. One company Fleet Feet Sports has a Lincoln Square jog already prepared on the morning of March 17th at 8:00 AM. Join the group that starts at Lincoln Square Fleet Feet Location for a Saturday Morning run/jog/walk along the very green Chicago River. You can go any distance you wish from 3 to 6 miles, and all paces and abilities are welcome on the run. Visit FleetFeetChicago.com for more information on the run.

Now all that green beer with corned beef and cabbage won't seem nearly as unhealthy.

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Self's Workout in the Park

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:45:00 -0700

Last year I was excited to tell you about Self Magazine Workout in the Park, so thanks to user HipMom for reminding me of this year's event.

Self Magazine Workout in the Park is a full day event of working out and fun in select cities nationwide where you'll get access to tons of classes (yoga, dance, Pilates, etc.) and exercises all in one day. Tickets are only $20 ($25 at the door) and that includes a one year subscription to Self. What's more? Proceeds will benefit Cancer and Careers, Fertile Hope and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

April 26 - San Diego, CA
Mission Bay Park, Ski Beach

May 3 - Miami, FL
Lummus Park, Ocean Drive between 11th and 12th Street

May 10 - New York, NY
Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, entrance at 72nd and Fifth Avenue

May 17 - Chicago, IL
Lincoln Park, Grove #8, behind the Nature Museum

If you're interested then buy your tickets here.

Self Magazine's Workout in The Park

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Get your friends together for Self Magazine's Workout in The Park!

What: A full day of great workouts from Crunch Fitness, tips and FREE product samples.

When and Where:

April 28, 2007 - Balboa Park, San Diego (11am-3pm)
May 5, 2007 - Lincoln Park, Chicago (11am-3pm)
May 12, 2007 - Central Park, New York (11am-3pm)
May 19, 2007 - Lummus Park, Miami (2pm-6pm)

How: Tickets are available online for $20 starting March 15th, or you can get them at the door for $25.

Why: This is a great reason to spend the day in the park! Your ticket includes a one year subscription to Self and (yup, there's more) proceeds go to cancerandcareers.org, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Fertile Hope.