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At his absolute heaviest, Micah Collum weighed 355 pounds. And he was miserable.

The Alabama native, 24, says he stuffed himself with food to counter feelings of depression, worthlessness and despair.

I just wanted to eat myself numb, Collum says. With so many things, I just stopped caring.

When cravings hit, Collum would head to Chinese buffet restaurants, typically once or twice per day. He would wake up in the middle of the night and scarf down milk and cookies. (Oreos were his cookie of choice, Collum says, and it was easy for him to demolish two sleeves in the package.)

Fast food? It almost became an obsession.

Taco Bell was one of my favorites, Collum says. When I would go out, I would spend probably $50 on fast food.

But as his body grew larger, Collums self-esteem began to shrink to tiny proportions.

I felt like a complete failure, he says. I got hooked on bad habits. I felt like, Why even try? I probably said the word failure about 10,000 times in the past year.

Collum, a former athlete at Cleveland High School in Blount County, knew what it felt like to be healthy. He played center and nose guard on the football team, and was a power forward on the basketball team.

Collum, who stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall, describes his teenage self as big and thick and super strong. Where had that person gone? Collum wasnt sure. He desperately wanted to change to shape up and trim down but says his efforts were invariably torpedoed by self-doubt.

There were times when I dropped down 40 pounds, Collum says, but I gained it back. Fifteen pounds, gained it back. Thirty pounds, gained it back. I tried the keto diet. I tried juicing. I tried eating nothing but apples. I tried so many things to lose weight, but never could keep it off.

Collum says his family background was a factor; his parents divorced while he was growing up in Oneonta and his mother became addicted to drugs. He and his siblings often had to fend for themselves, and it was difficult for Collum to be a big brother and do the right thing.

He didnt go to college. He struggled to find a decent job. A breakup with his high school girlfriend still stung.

I was trying to find my place in this world, Collum says. Nothing was working. Maybe I thought I deserved that misery."

No longer.

Collum is taking steps to reach his dream weight -- he says his goal is 215-220 pounds -- with some help from The Biggest Loser. Hes one of 12 contestants on the USA Networks reboot of the reality series, which previously ran for 17 seasons on NBC.

The new incarnation of The Biggest Loser makes its debut tonight at 8 p.m. CT, and will air at the same time on Tuesdays in the weeks to come. Aside from a dozen weight-loss hopefuls, the show features a host (Bob Harper, who served as a trainer on the NBC version for 16 seasons) and two new trainers: Steve Cook and Erica Lugo.

The format of the reality series remains much the same -- contestants divide into teams and compete in exercise challenges, revamp their eating habits and participate in weigh-ins -- but USA says the show will dig deeper into the reasons for each contestants food issues and give them tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle.

We were very big on this really being about self-love, Cook told reporters during a panel discussion at this years Television Critics Association press tour. If you dont have that, you might lose weight on the show, but whats going to happen when you go home and you havent dealt with those issues? They knew its a marathon. Its not a sprint."

Several Alabama people have been featured on The Biggest Loser in the past, such as former American Idol Ruben Studdard (2013), lawyer Gina McDonald (2013), sisters Hannah Curlee and Olivia Ward (2011), and former University of Alabama football players Roger Shultz and Trent Patterson (2008). All of them lost significant amounts of weight on the series, and Ward won the grand prize of $250,000.

When I got selected for the show, I cried, Collum says during a phone interview with AL.com. How does a guy from Alabama -- from the town Im from, where nothing goes on -- get to be on this show on TV?

Collum actually has some experience in the entertainment world, appearing as a background actor or extra in several movies that have filmed in Alabama. (Two fairly recent examples: Woodlawn and Run the Race.)

One of my acting friends knew I was trying to lose weight, Collum says. He sent me a link to a casting agency, but it took me a month to look at it. Finally I did, and I got an application for The Biggest Loser. I did a Skype interview and went through the process.

Other contestants on the show include a youth coach, two nurses, a lawyer, a school counselor, a former chef and a tour guide at a whiskey distillery. Their starting weights range from 242 pounds to 409 pounds. Collums initial weight is listed at 326 pounds, down from his peak of 355.

I was already trying to lose weight before I knew I was going to get on the show, Collum says, so I still had some fight left in me. ... The hardest thing for me to do was choose me. I thought: I can love everybody else, and take care of everybody else, but Ive never done anything for myself. I just finally said, Ive got to pick me this time.

Episodes of The Biggest Loser are filmed in advance, which means Collums already been through the shows boot camp and food regimen. He cant reveal his current weight -- no spoilers allowed! -- and while he can talk about the series in general terms, he cant offer specifics.

Promotional materials for the show reveal that Collum ends up on the Blue Team, which is led by trainer Cook. In video clips and social media posts, Collum can be seen lifting weights, running on an outdoor trail and helping his teammates pilot an inflatable raft.

Collum says he didnt fret about being filmed in action; his time on movie sets has given him an ease around cameras, microphones and crew members. Also, the discipline of his previous athletic training came in handy.

I knew that when it came to the workouts, Id be all right, Collum says. I was ready for that mental and physical pain. My football coach was an ex-Navy SEAL, and he made us go through a hell week at school where we stayed for seven days. We carried logs for miles. As a basketball player, I was used to running suicides on top of suicides. Going into the gym, I knew Id be ready for whatever."

His greatest fear, however, was likely to be tested by the series. What if The Biggest Loser asked him to appear without a shirt?

Ive never had abs, Collum says. Ive never had a chance to take my shirt off in public without insecurity. I used to tell people, I dont want sunburn. That was my excuse.

Viewers will have to follow the show to see if Collum transforms his life -- and dares to sheds his shirt -- on national television. He sounds confident and happy during this phone conversation, however, and says he hopes to inspire others to start their own weight-loss journeys.

I would love to share my story, Collum says. I want to help people with depression. I want to make people feel that you are worth it. You are good enough. ... One thing that sticks out for me: You feel like youre at the bottom of the mountain. I just want people to take that first step. If I can do it, they can do it. And if my story changes just one persons life, it will be worth it."

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Many of us experience heartburn now and againpayback for gobbling one too many pizza slices on Friday night.

But if you deal with bouts of it two or more times a week, you might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus is too relaxed, letting digestive acid escape from the stomach and bubble up to create that bitter, sour post-meal sensation we know as heartburn. Over time, this can damage the esophagus, leading to ulcers, creation of scar tissue, or a potentially precancerous condition called Barretts esophagus. Start here to help tame chronic reflux.

Limit dietary items linked to heartburn: acidic, fatty, or spicy foods; chocolate; alcohol; and carbonated drinks. Other foods may also affect you. Food sensitivity varies from person to person, says Austin Chiang, M.D., M.P.H., a gastroenterologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals. When youre hit with reflux, jot down what youve eaten to identify which foods get the green light and which dont.

A too-full stomach makes it more likely that acid will be pushed into the esophagus, so eat small meals and pause between bites, chewing thoroughly to slow your intake and give your stomach time to digest. This can also help you lose weight, which studies suggest can reduce GERD risk.

Wait three hours after a meal to lie down: When youre upright, gravity keeps stomach acid from rising into the esophagus.

Stress and anxiety stimulate the release of hormones shown to make the esophagus more sensitive to GERD symptoms. Wind down with your go-to relaxation tactic, and get plenty of sleeplack of sleep has been associated with more severe symptoms.

Preliminary research suggests that supplements of deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm, or marshmallow root help form a mucus barrier in your throat that protects the esophagus and reduces reflux irritation. Check with your doctor before taking them: Mucus-promoting natural remedies may decrease absorption of some medications.

Prescription sucralfate (Carafate) as well as over-the-counter alginate (Gaviscon), H2 blockers (Pepcid AC), and proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Nexium) physically block acid. Antacids such as Tums can provide relief in minutes by neutralizing stomach acid, but theyll likely wear off within two hours. Ask your doctor what regimen would work best for you, Dr. Chiang says.

If symptoms dont improve, an endoscopy can reveal more serious conditions such as cancer or determine if youre a candidate for surgery. Surgical procedures can tighten, strengthen, or thicken esophageal muscles or help hold the stomach opening closed using a flexible ring of magnets.

This article originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of Prevention.

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Many individuals chorus from consuming loaves to drop some weight. They really feel that weight is gained by consuming wheat flour bread, however if you wish to drop some weight, there isnt a want to surrender bread.

There is a necessity to vary the flour. Yes, if different grain flour is used as an alternative of wheat flour, weight can be lowered whereas consuming bread.

Bran Flour Bread

The inside golden peel of wheat known as bran and this peel comes blended with flour after grinding the wheat and its filtered and separated. If you eat bran flour bread then it is going to be filled with well being. It could be very helpful for many who are affected by constipation.

->Bran accommodates insoluble fiber referred to as cellulose. It accommodates potassium, phosphorus, calcium, cilinium, magnesium, vitamin E and B complicated. It protects in opposition to coronary heart ailments in addition to doesnt enable ldl cholesterol downside. Mixing bran with common flour reduces weight achieve. Wheat bread accommodates carbs, iron, niacin, vitamin B6, thiamine and calcium, whereas bran is stuffed with fiber. Mixing the 2 may also help stop ailments of the massive gut. It is useful in treating constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, excessive ldl cholesterol, diabetes and even excessive BP.

Millet bread

Bajra bread has 97 energy and after consuming it doesnt really feel hungry for a very long time, which helps in weight management. If you wish to management the rising weight, then eat millet bread. It accommodates nutritional vitamins and fiber that are good for well being and assist in controlling rising weight. Dr. Laxmidatta Shukla, related to http://www.myupchar.com, says that millet has excessive fiber content material, which helps in reducing ldl cholesterol. Fiber truly eliminates harmful dangerous ldl cholesterol from the physique and will increase good ldl cholesterol.

Multigrain Bread with Gram Flour

Many individuals have began taking multigrain flour as an alternative of conventional wheat flour. Multigrain is a mix of various kinds of flour. If gram flour is added to this multigrain flour, it is going to be higher to drop some weight. Gram has a low glycemic index, which accelerates the method of burning energy at a slower fee of sugar within the physique. Adding gram flour to your common flour or multigrain flour can enhance its dietary worth.

Barley-gram flour bread

In the meal, as an alternative of wheat flour bread, eat barley-gram flour bread. Its ratio ought to be 10 kg gram and a pair of kg barley. Mix them and grind them. Eat this dough of bread. With this, youll keep away from taking different carbohydrates and likewise wont retailer any energy within the physique.

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If you exercise, especially if you lift weights, you have probably heard the adage, No pain, no gain. This may serve as motivation for some people, but the belief that exercise results in pain might be a good reason not to work out for others. If you are one of those people, you should know that the idea that exercise should hurt is simply wrong muscle pain during or following exercise usually suggests an injury. However, some muscle soreness is unavoidable, especially if you are new to exercise.

This soreness is called DOMS delayed onset muscle soreness and it typically occurs 24 to 48 hours after exercise. It can range from a mild reminder that you worked out to more severe soreness, weakness and tenderness. DOMS can occur after any type of exercise but is more common following weight training, especially if it is your first session or after a particularly intense workout.

A common belief is that lactic acid build-up in the muscle causes muscle soreness. This is based on the fact that during intense exercise like weight training the muscles make energy for contraction anaerobically (without oxygen), which leads to lactate production. This is in contrast to aerobic exercises like walking or jogging that produce energy using oxygen, with little lactate build-up. This belief that lactate causes DOMS has been shown to be false since any lactate that is produced during exercise is cleared shortly after you finish, long before muscle soreness begins.

So, what causes DOMS? It turns out that strenuous exercise leads to microscopic tears in the muscle, which leads to inflammation and soreness. This sounds bad, but the muscle damage is an important step in the muscle getting bigger and stronger. Your muscles are made up of protein filaments that shorten, leading to a contraction. When you lift weights, your muscles respond by creating more protein filaments, allowing you to generate more force and causing the muscle to grow in size, called hypertrophy. The mechanism that leads to creating more muscle protein is stimulated by the damage that occurs during exercise. Without that stimulus, muscle growth wouldnt occur. This is why weight training programs call for increasing the resistance over time to overload the muscle. Without increasing the weight, you wouldnt get much stronger.

While the muscle adaptations that are associated with DOMS are beneficial, you may wish to avoid or limit the soreness aspect. You can do this by beginning your exercise program slowly. Resist the temptation to do too much too soon! Build up your time and intensity slowly over several weeks and start weight training with lighter weights. Remember, your goal is to begin an exercise program that you will sustain. Many people have quit working out because they started off with exercise that was too intense. While your goal should be to exercise every day, there is nothing wrong with taking a day off between workouts early on.

If you do experience DOMS you may be tempted to try an over-the-counter pain reliever and rest those muscles until the soreness subsides. A better approach is to perform light movement and stretching with the affected muscles. If the soreness isnt too severe, you can still exercise, but keep the intensity low. Weight training sessions should be scheduled a few days apart to allow for muscle recovery, but aerobic exercise can usually be done every day. If your arms are sore from lifting weights, you can always do exercise with your legs!

Brian Parr, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science at USC Aiken where he teaches courses in exercise physiology, nutrition and health behavior. You can learn more about this and other health and fitness topics at http://drparrsays.com or on Twitter @drparrsays.

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If youre still holding on to that fitness resolution at this point in January then theres a good chance youre in it for the long haul but you could be missing something that would make it a little easier.

A lot of people may not know it but most medical insurance providers offer services for their clients to hone in on their fitness goals, including exercise classes, nutrition counseling, and gym discounts, saidTerrina Thomas, director of health and preventive services for Optima Health and Sentara Healthcare.

Offering a range of preventative services aligns with Sentaras goal to meet people where theyre at by ensuring theres something for everyone but Thomas said the benefits arent unique to the regional health system as most health insurance companies have the same design.

The bottom line strategy: healthy and fit clients also make fewer claims and expenses for insurance companies.

It helps save costs for everyone, she said. If you take care of yourself with preventative measures that your insurance company coversthatll help catch things early so youre not having to spend as much and the insurance company can support, and also not spend that money too, and its just helpful for everyone in the long run.

The benefits also work in favor of employers who pay their claims for their employees, Thomas said.

Tobacco cessation, movement tracking, and diabetes prevention are just a few examples of the programs offered as a means to help people stay ahead of cardiovascular and cancer risks.

And rather than just pushing going to the gym and eating broccoli, Thomas said the company also uses education so theyre [clients] more empowered to make a better decision around those kinds of services for themselves and their families in the long run.

Optima Health members have the privilege of discounts at partner gyms but Thomas added anyone whos curious about exercise programs ranging from Tai Chi to chair yoga (for those with mobility restrictions) can gain access to free introductory courses through the companys mobile app or website.

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Exercise Coach, a high-tech fitness smart-gym which mainly relies on artificial intelligence vs traditional equipment, will open in Franklin at 1909 Mallory Lane, Suite 106.

The opening date is set for Feb 4th.

For owner Wil Soles, of Nolensville, this is his first Exercise Coach and he has plans to open locations in Belle Meade and/or Nolensville within the next three years.

This will be the fourth Exercise Coach to open in Tennessee. Exercise Coach has locations in Brentwood (241 Wilson Pike Circle), Collierville and Germantown.

Outfitted with high-tech computerized machines instead of traditional equipment, The Exercise Coach offers highly personalized programs optimized for efficiency, resulting in only two 20-minute workouts per week that cant be matched in effectiveness with even seven days a week of traditional activity-based exercise. The national franchise offers a unique, comprehensive approach to fitness designed to be the perfect fit for anyone, regardless of current fitness levels. The Exercise Coach combines bio-adaptive exercise technology with the guidance and encouragement of certified coaches. The studios create a dynamic exercise experience that blends personalized strength and interval cardio training in each session.

Soles, age 53, spent 31 years in various leadership roles for insurance companies. He ventured into the health and wellness arena when he took a position at Nashville-based Healthways (now part of Sharecare). Most of his career experience has been in sales, customer satisfaction and corporate training. Soles said he chose to open an Exercise Coach franchise so that he could immerse himself in an environment that provides a phenomenal service to a virtually untapped market.

I started off by looking for a company that would provide a great service to others and a great living for me. What I also found along this journey is the value I get personally from being a customer. Im EXACTLY who The Exercise Coach is looking to help. At 53, Im certainly in the demographic but, more importantly, Im the person who has struggled with weight issues for my entire life. Ive been in traditional gym environments and had success in gaining strength and losing fat. Im also that person who had short-lived success and need something like the The Exercise Coach to make a long-term change in my quality of life. What started out as a business venture has also turned into an investment into my personal health and well-being, Soles said.

More than 120 million Americans say they know they need exercise and wish they participated more. The Exercise Coach uses its technology to capture the more reluctant exercise consumer people who are either too busy to spend a great deal of time at the gym, dislike the gym scene and/or are afraid of injuring themselves. Rather than use their proprietary technology competing with other gyms to court the most athletic people, The Exercise Coach offers privacy, convenience, personalization, efficiency and guidance to change the quality of life for people who are less familiar with fitness successes.

About The Exercise CoachFounded in 2000, The Exercise Coach began franchising in 2011 and currently has approximately 70 studios operating nationwide. In addition, The Exercise Coach began its international expansion in Japan in 2017 and has 25 locations there today. Our goal is to see 250 units open in the U.S. and 100 open in Japan by the end of 2022. Learn more here.

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Although there are resorts, and golf clubs that hold a special significance throughout the country, most rounds of golf are played in the community where golfers live and work. As a small business, the golf course strives to build success from year to year, while working through the many potholes that seem to remain a constant challenge. As a property leader, you watch the numbers daily, as you work to create an experience that more than fits the budget and expectations of your customers. At the same time, you look for ways to attract new golfers as you and your team work hard to add loyalty from every round. Think about your advantages. Really! This post offers up 5 ideas about your property, the locale, and how to nurture the area around your business.

The dream of every golf course manager is to have full membership, a full tee sheet, or a line of golfers out the door, ready to play. Although this post cannot make those guarantees, it can show you ways to bring more of a focus onto your property and become a more important part of the local community. Here are the highfive thoughts:

Getting people onto the property is a real big step in creating new customers. From golf learning programs for everyone in the family, to parties, weddings, family nights and business meetings, the property can play a larger role in the community. From developing healthy golf and exercise programs, to helping the spirit of the neighborhood through community meetings on site, your club can hold a much loftier place, all while growing your business where it can matter the most. I believe the reason we dont see more clubs at the center of their community is because it is hard work. It takes time, patience, practice, and persistence to develop and export this idea. The assets are in the community. You can create many advantages, all right there in the neighborhood. Thank you.

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Students in Guadalupe learned how to safely ride and maintain bikes through an educational program at Mary Buren Elementary School Monday.

The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition serves 12 schools throughout Santa Barbara County, thanks to the Audacious Foundation.

The foundation started sponsoring Mary Buren this school year.

Ten lucky kids received a free bike, helmet and lock with the training Monday.

They were taught how to correctly put on a helmet as well as check tire pressure, breaks, steering, pedals and chain.

"Riding a bike brings so much benefit to a child. Obviously, the first thing we think about, they get exercise, they are outside, they stay healthy but you also learn to discover the community by bike," said Christine Bourgeois, education director of the bicycle coalition in Santa Barbara.

During the five week program, 295 kids were served and 135 of those kids didn't know how to ride a bike.

Each year, more than 4,000 students are served by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition.

The Audacious Foundation helps children reach their full potential by supporting non-academic programs including biking, swimming, outdoor education, ropes courses, school gardens, arts education and dance, science camps, orthodontia, and more.

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The Gateway Family will be hosting a Senior Wellness Event during the month of February 2020. The free Senior Wellness Event is an Open House for the local community, including special events, free trial senior classes, general health and nutrition information, various health screenings and information on membership options at little or no cost to local seniors.

"The Gateway Family YMCA is a place where everyone can participate, get healthy and grow their social circle by making new friends. We offer trained and knowledgeable instructors and Wellness Coaches to partner with our members in their journey to better health, and include specially tailored programs to combat chronic disease or active older adult fitness," stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA. "We invite the community to explore a number of classes that are chair-based and do not involve getting up from the floor, as well as Water Exercise Options. These programs are particularly conducive to those less mobile. And for those who are more active, we offer over one hundred group exercise programs every week"

The Gateway Family YMCA's Free Senior Wellness Events will take place on:

In addition, there will be health information, YMCA tours and membership information available at all branches throughout the month of February. YMCA staff will assist community members to determine the best course of action to improve their health and join the Y.

"In addition to many programs and services offered free to the community, The Gateway Family YMCA provides Financial Assistance ensuring that everyone in need can benefit," stated Melynda A. Mileski, EVP/COO. "The Y participates in many insurance reimbursement programs, offers senior membership pricing for individuals and a senior couple membership."

Serving communities in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County since 1900, The Gateway Family YMCA specializes in health and wellness options for those with chronic disease and anyone who needs a little extra support. The Y offers Enhance Fitness an evidence based program for those with arthritis, LiveSTRONG at the YMCA a free community program in support of cancer survivors, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring and programs for Diabetes Prevention and Maintenance.

The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility. The Gateway Family YMCA impacts the community by providing quality services to people of all ages, races, faith or incomes. The Y doesn't just strengthen bodies it strengthens people, families and communities.

For more information about programs and services provided by The Gateway Family YMCA or the Senior Wellness event, visit http://www.tgfymca.org or contact the Elizabeth Branch 908-355-922, Five Points Branch 908-688-9622, Rahway Branch 732-388-0057, Wellness Center Branch 908-349-9622 or the WISE Center YMCA Branch 908-687-2995.

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Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns usually run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

By Sarah Y.

When you look back at your education experience, how much time did you spend learning outside, doing things like going down to the river and learning about its history?

Curriculums all over the world have begun to adopt outdoor education as a necessary part of learning, and I am in favour of this change. Study after study shows that time outdoors reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can help kids retain what theyve learned, and so much more.

Outdoor education benefits a persons character. Stress is an area of schooling that is often ignored when creating a curriculum, and its commonly known that exercise causes the brain to release hormones like serotonin and dopamine. These two hormones decrease stress levels immensely and we should be doing everything possible to protect kids from large amounts of stress, which has astronomical effects on the body.

Depression and stress are often found hand in hand, so lets dive deeper into some of the effects these mental health struggles have on students and the ways learning outside can decrease levels of stress and depression. Exercise is a key part of increasing levels of the happy hormones, and outdoor education is the way to do that.

Exercise in general is good for kids and teens thats rather well-known. However, could an exercise routine thats implemented frequently outside have an even greater benefit?

Speaking from experience, getting into an exercise routine is hard, but being encouraged to bike to school and taken on trips outside of the city can help. Hiking along trails and biking to school daily can make it increasingly easier to hit the 60 daily minutes of physical activity most doctors recommend.

Simple things like frequent encouragement or a small rewards system would also help. Field trips to places like Beaver Creek Conservation Area promote physical activity by having classes hike through gorgeous trails. These are all good steps toward increasing outdoor education and physical activity, but we can always be better.

Most of the examples that Ive listed are experiences that Ive had in programs that are less open to the wider public. I had to apply be chosen out of many students from a raffle. Im not saying this isnt a good way to do it more kids have an opportunity to be chosen this way but these opportunities should be adapted slowly by the entire school system.

Outdoor education is a necessary part of the learning process for youth, and should be a larger part of the school system. The benefits of learning in an outdoor environment that pushes you to your limits are unbelievable.

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