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What do you think: Lipo, laxatives, starvation?
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Posted : Thursday Jul 29, 2010 21:48:33 EDT
Posted : Thursday Jul 29, 2010 21:48:33 EDT
With physical fitness and weight standards "under close scrutiny,” some Marines and sailors are taking drastic action — using liposuction, laxatives and starvation diets in order to meet weight and size requirements.
Are soldiers doing the same thing to help get them in shape, to make sure they pass the waist measurement component of the test? Do commanders know soldiers are putting their health on the line? Do they care?
Let us know. Send an e-mail armylet@atpco.com. We might use your comments in an upcoming story.
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