The Fitness Center is offering a weight management program.

Are you food fit? Is there any joy left in eating? Are you confused about what you should and should not be eating? Let us help you get and stay on the right track to healthier meal planning.

Look for upcoming cooking classes! Samples and recipes will be provided.

"LOSING TO WIN" GETS BIG RESULTS!

The Fitness Center is offering a weight management program. This program will involve three components: nutrition, exercise, and a lifestyle counselor. Participants will meet with a dietician and a personal trainer for each part of their eight-week program.

We will provide a fitness assessment, postural and kinetic assessments, individual and group personal training, cardio-respiratory program recommendations, a cooking class and mail or e-mail support.

One participant describes the program this way: “The Losing to WIN program not only helped me set obtainable goals, it helped me easily reach them.”

This comprehensive program can help you and your friends push each other to get into better shape year-round!

SOMETHING TO CHEW ON

Fiber in the diet can help control blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, keep our elimination regular, and keep us feeling fuller longer.  It is a great way to control weight. 

People who eat a variety of high fiber foods such as grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are often found to maintain a healthy weight. Fiber is found in foods that are loaded with other great nutrients that our bodies need to function properly.  It is amazing the way nature packages this for us.  Whole and natural foods are your best choice. 

Foods usually lose some or most of their nutritional value when they are overly processed.  For instance, when white flour is processed, it loses its germ and bran.  That is where the vitamins, minerals, and fiber are found!  There are now lighter whole wheat flours available.  Give them a try!  You may be surprised at just how versatile they can be. 

The average person requires 25-30 grams of fiber per day.  Look at food labels for the fiber content and start increasing your fiber!  When you first increase your fiber, start out slowly so your digestive system adjusts to these healthier foods and increase your water intake.