Thursday, July 24, 2014

Group Lifestyle Balance Information Session Planned

The Group Lifestyle Balance Program is a ten month program to assist with weight loss and to lower your risk of disease. Participants will work towards achieving the following goals: 1) Increase physical activity to a minimum of 150 minutes a week and 2) Weight loss goal of minimum of 7% body weight. As a result of making healthy lifestyle changes many individuals do lose weight, as well as reduce their risk for diabetes and heart disease.

The program is designed to help individuals reach and maintain a healthy balance by learning to make lifestyle changes through eating, physical activity, and behavioral changes. The program teaches individuals facts about healthy eating and being active. Participants will learn what makes it hard to eat healthy, and be active. The instructors will help by providing support and knowledge for individuals to succeed.

The 23 class sessions will be provided weekly for 12 weeks, then twice a month for three months and finally once a month. This schedule will help individuals make lifestyle changes with the support, accountability, and feedback provided during the classes.

The program will begin on August 26, 2014. Each session will be held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm at Wayne HealthCare. The cost of the program is $250 ($11 per session). A payment system is available. This fee covers: 23 educational sessions, class materials, pedometer, food and exercise trackers, Calorie King Book, and Thera band.

If you are interested in learning more about the Group Lifestyle Balance Program consider attending an information session on July 29, 2014 at 4pm in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at Wayne HealthCare. Please call 937-547-5750 for more information or if you are unable to attend the meeting.

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