Spring 2015 Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Series

December 18, 2014 | In Wellness

The Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program focuses on lifestyle habits that help you achieve a healthy weight.  Losing weight is only a small part of your journey—feeling better, having more energy, and becoming more mindful are all positive changes you can expect.  It is built on strategies proven to work, including mindful eating and physical activity.

The goal of Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is to inform, empower, and motivate you to live mindfully as you make choices about eating and physical activity. An experienced instructor trained in weight management leads each weekly one-hour lesson.

Each lesson includes:

Information about why the behavior is important for weight loss/maintenancePractical strategies for adopting the behavior3-5 minute physical activity breakWays concepts can be adopted by the whole familyOpportunity for sharing and celebratingSuggestions for living mindfullyGuided discussion of strategy for the week

Each participant receives:

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Magazine—a full-color magazine with recipes and more.Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Journal—a small booklet that helps participants keep track of their weight, food eaten and physical activity.Invitation to participate in the Eat Smart, Move More—Maintain, Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge—a campaign that encourages participants to maintain their weight during the busy holiday season. The Holiday Challenge helps participants learn how to enjoy the holidays without adding extra pounds.

Cost:

The cost of attending the program is a check or money order of $30 per participant made out to NC Public Health Foundation. Please note that cash will not be accepted. The program fee includes the cost of a program magazine and journal. A $25 refund is provided to all those who are State Health Plan members and attend at least 10 of the 15 sessions.

Class Schedule and Location:

The Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less sessions are on Tuesdays from 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Giles Horney Building, Sycamore Conference Room.  The first day of class begins on January 27th and ends on May 5th.

Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in Mary Ellen Jones Building (MEJ) room 202.  The first day of class begins on January 28th and ends on May 6th.

How to Register:

Participants can register in one weekly session of the program. This session is limited to 25 participants, but needs at least 15 registered for the class to take place.  Payment is due on the first day of class. Want to register, Please Click the link below to fill out the online registration form. The deadline to sign up is Jan 15.

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