One Marine Who Refused To Go Through The Program Denied Repeated Requests For Interview

Quantico, VA – As the Marine Corps clamps down on body fat standards, one thing is clear: Marines have no excuse for not making their weigh-in goals. From the wide adoption of CrossFit workouts to their partnership with celebrity trainers, senior leaders have shown their dedication to helping Marines maintain their image as lean force in readiness.

But despite intense exercise and nutritional guidelines, some Marines still have problems making weight, and that's where the Corps' newest expert comes in.

Dr. James O. Skully, the co-founder of the National Weight-Control Registry, has helped people to lose weight and keep it off for good for years. He says working with civilians can sometimes be a challenge, "but the Marines respond better to different methods."