Criteria for selection: GSU full time employee Beginner exerciser 20+ lbs to lose Committed to 5 hours per week Completed application and 200 word essay describing why you should be selected to participate Participants who are selected MUST: Submit payment to CRI no later than July 3rd, 2008 Attend a mandatory kickoff Commit to a 12-week program (August – November, 2008); Attend weekly fitness sessions Nutrition workshops Bi-weekly weigh ins See schedule for more information