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Healthier You Program
We understand that losing weight and maintaining the weight loss over an extended period of time is difficult.
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Hamilton Healthier You, a non-supplement weight loss program focusing on behavior changes to facilitate safe, lasting weight loss. The program is taught by health care professionals. A session fee of $195 also includes access for six weeks to Bradley Wellness Center. This class is appropriate for anyone who wishes to lose weight, whether 10 pounds or 100 pounds.
Variety
During the six-week course, a team of nurses, dietitians, exercise and behavioral specialists educate and motivate participants about food journaling, increasing activity, and modifying behaviors. Participants learn how to plan balanced meals and even take a grocery store tour to practice healthy, cost-effective shopping. A one-on-one session with a fitness consultant at Bradley Wellness Center is also included in the program.
Professional
The education is provided by a team of nurses, dietitians, exercise specialist and behavior specialists, who specialize in weight management.
Details
- Classes meet on Monday nights, sessions begins every six weeks.
- Initial classes, led by Sha Pritchett, RN, introduce participants to goal-setting and journaling for success. Dietitian, Leslie Roberts, MSH, RD, LD, CDE provides food journals and teaches the how, when, and why of effective journaling.
- Certified Fitness Consultant, Jeremy Walraven, NCSF will facilitate a class. You will also have the opportunity for an individual session with a fitness consultant, to develop an activity plan appropriate for your personal needs and goals.
- Gary Tester, LCSW will instruct a class on behavior patterns that affect individual health, weight, and lifestyle.
- Participants will learn to navigate nutrition labels during a grocery store tour.
- Choosing menu items in restaurants, smart snacking, and other topics will be addressed during the session.
Please call 706-272-6668 for registration details and to schedule your personal health assessment.
