Some Marines struggle to shed pounds now that the commandant of the Marine Corps is cracking down on overweight Marines. Joan Fitzgibbon, Naval Medical Center San Diego dietician says Marines shouldn't turn to quick fix diets that deprive their body of its proper nutrition. Instead Fitzgibbon suggests choosing a more successful alternative; changing their lifestyle. Marines should incorporate more physical activity and healthy food choices to make a difference. - Some Marines struggle to shed pounds now that the commandant of the Marine Corps is cracking down on overweight Marines. Joan Fitzgibbon, Naval Medical Center San Diego dietician says Marines shouldn't turn to quick fix diets that deprive their body of its proper nutrition. Instead Fitzgibbon suggests choosing a more successful alternative; changing their lifestyle. Marines should incorporate more physical activity and healthy food choices to make a difference.

Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, holds the pad for Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion to practice his kicks during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31.Twenty-one Marines from MCRD, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado are participating in the MAI Course. - Cpl. Jared Kerness, meteorology and oceanography forecaster, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, holds the pad for Cpl. Kofi Agyeman, finance clerk, Service Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion to practice his kicks during the Martial Arts Instructor Course at the Martial Arts Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Oct. 31.Twenty-one Marines from MCRD, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar, and Naval Amphibious Base Coronado are participating in the MAI Course.