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Oprah Winfrey Network to feature Mud River Pound Punchers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Last March, eight Mud River Volunteer Fire Department Pound Punchers had lost 416 pounds in seven months. They did it by pounding country roads, exercising in the fire hall and laughing a lot, five days a week, with little money and no gym, track or grocery store within easy reach.
"I guess our secret is the word 'fun,'" Melisa Ferrell said. "We enjoy each other and encourage each other. When one of us gets discouraged, the others pick that person up."
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Oprah Winfrey Network to feature Mud River Pound Punchers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Last March, eight Mud River Volunteer Fire Department Pound Punchers had lost 416 pounds in seven months. They did it by pounding country roads, exercising in the fire hall and laughing a lot, five days a week, with little money and no gym, track or grocery store within easy reach.
"I guess our secret is the word 'fun,'" Melisa Ferrell said. "We enjoy each other and encourage each other. When one of us gets discouraged, the others pick that person up."
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