Stokes Family Health Center 

                                                                              (336)593-2400      

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class to be offered

at Cooperative Extension

 

           Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is an 11-week weight-management

program.  Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity.  This program gives participants the opportunity to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.  Each lesson includes:

· In-depth information about why the behavior is important for weight loss &

    weight maintenance

· Strategies for adopting the behavior

· Ways concepts can be adopted by the whole family

· Opportunity for sharing & celebrating

· Suggestions for living mindfully

· Guided discussion of strategy for the week

· Time for each participant to assess body weight in a non-public setting

 

           The program will start on Tuesday, January 19 and end March 24.  It will be every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 at the Cooperative Extension Building Auditorium in Danbury. The cost is $20.00 and advanced paid registration is required by January 9, 2009.  If you are interested in registering for the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program, please contact Janelle Kent at 593-8179 or Sarah Tucker at 593-2400. Space is limited, so don’t wait!