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Hi Tasheama   The difference is amazing! I've worked with companies who have invested in their employees health and fitness and reaped unexpected and higher than expected returns. Companies are discovering that the heavier their employees the lighter the bottom line is.   Here are some results from companies that have invested in their employees health and wellness.   Reduced Absenteeism - Dupont reduced absenteeism by 47.5% over six years Reduced Health Care Costs - Steelcase showed that medical claims costs were 55% lower Improved Performance: NASA was able to increase productivity by 12.5% Reduced Turnover - 32.4% lower for The Canadian Life Assurance Company over a seven year period. Positive Return on Investment - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana had a 250% return on investment. Sick Leave Use Reduced - 19% reduction for the Travelers Corporation over the four years.   Below are some numbers to support this case   Health Care Costs for illnesses related to overweight/obese Americans is at $117 Billion:   Health Care for overweight /obese individuals costs an average of 37% more than for people of Normal - Healthy  Weight.   Overweight/obese people add an average of $732 to the annual medical bills of every American   65% of Americans are now overweight/obese with their health care costs and health risks equaling that of tobacco related risks.   Source *Washington Post 5-14-03 CDC Analysis)    Move Your Body, Move Your Life Kenn Kihiu http://www.dancexfitness.com