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“Great program that encouraged great habits like tracking food and water intake, meal planning, trying new activities and recipes, and the importance of shopping and planning. All of these greatly contributed to my success. Our instructor encouraged us to take care of ourselves and keep moving forward. She helped us problem solve, find resources, and […]
“Overall I am very glad that I participated in this program. While I knew most of the information, there was a sense of community with my instructor and accountability that came with knowing that we would be together on a regular basis. It was more helpful than I anticipated.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent […]
At one point or another, we have all debated eating or throwing away a food product after the date on its label has passed. But do we need to throw away food as soon as the date on the label arrives? Oftentimes you will see the phrases “Best if used by,” “Sell by” and “Use […]
“Outstanding! The instructor was outstanding and very helpful. Great program! I feel so much healthier because of this program.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes participant You may also enjoy: My instructor’s approach was very reasonable and realistic.” “Helped me build healthy habits.” Don’t miss another great blog: Subscribe Now
“This class has changed my life. My awareness about food, portion size, reading labels, sleep, managing stress, use of electronics, exercising, and other tools this class provide is of tremendous value and aided in my weight loss of nearly 41 pounds. I can not believe I made such a drastic change in my body, mind, […]
“Although I did not achieve my weight loss goals during the program, I am exercising more than I ever have before. My cholesterol was high before I started the program and now is in the normal range. The reality is that I am healthier now than I was before even though the number on the […]
Have you ever thought about how the food that we eat can affect our mental health, either positively or negatively? There has been a lot of research done recently on the connection between food and mood. As a matter of fact, the Food and Mood project led by several large government agencies is an effort […]
“This program was fantastic. In my many years of weight loss attempts, I have heard many of these same concepts before, but this class put them in a better perspective and added more details. The sequence of classes is geared toward success. We met frequently upfront to get us started and then were “weaned” off the program […]
“By the end of the program, I lost 30 pounds and reduced my A1C. The yearlong program was long enough to help me build healthy habits and stick to them. Now I am always very mindful of what food I buy and eat, how many times I exercise per week, and calorie intake. The guidance […]
Who doesn’t like having fun? While everyone may have individual preferences as to what constitutes having fun, research makes one thing clear: having fun is highly beneficial to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Studies have shown how having fun can reduce stress, improve sleep, increase serotonin and endorphins, and keep us moving more, among […]