Overweight Australians Are Allowed a Rebate for Slimming Programs

A reported federal government plan will refund 85% of the cost of weight loss programs with Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig through Medicare.

Melbourne, Victoria (PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- What a lucky country we live in, spend money trying to lose weight and the government may give you 85% back!

This federal government plan is unreal. How many of the government officials who are promoting this plan have actually lost weight themselves?

It's the results that should be rewarded, not the intentions. It's results that bring about improved health. It's only results of weight loss by individuals that will reduce estimated 1.5 billion a year currently spent treating avoidable obesity related diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

Weight loss and healthy weight maintenance is a real challenge, it requires individual sustained motivation, an easy to follow diet plan plus ongoing support and follow-up.

A reward based on results would be a fantastic plan. Results measured and certified by a medical practitioner.

Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig are not the only companies helping people lose weight or, as often is the case, lose weight and put it all back on again.

Some admirable individuals actually set their mind to lose weight and 'lose-it' through their own efforts. The new rebate for Slimming Programs would not benefit these people at all.

Health resources are stretched to the maximum; a plan to reduce obesity related diseases is definately needed. A fair plan where results are rewarded.

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