Posts with the tag
weight loss

Exercise Has More Important Things To Do
April 11th, 2016 by

I was overweight as a kid, and like a lot of overweight kids I was not a fan of exercise and the opportunities it presented to put my shortcomings on display (I’m looking at you, gym class). As an adult, however, I have come to love it. I particularly love the alone time granted by… Continue reading »

“I look better, I feel better, and I am smarter.”
March 31st, 2016 by

We love participant feedback! Below is an anonymous testimonial from a participant in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program. Read more testimonials and share your own here: Participant Testimonials. “Just a quick email to let you know that our Tuesday evening instructor is doing an incredible job with this program. We have a GREAT time… Continue reading »

“I used food to escape.”
March 24th, 2016 by

Below is an anonymous testimonial from a participant in the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program. Read more testimonials and share your own here: Participant Testimonials. “It really has been putting all of the things Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less has been teaching me into action. If I had to pick one thing, I would… Continue reading »

Diabetes Alert Day
March 22nd, 2016 by

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012 research showed that over 29 million Americans were said to have diabetes. That number is minuscule when compared to the 86 million adults who have prediabetes. Prediabetes is when a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered… Continue reading »

“I had a heart attack in the middle of my Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less series.”
March 12th, 2016 by

“If I can prevent a heart attack or an early symptom detected in others I would feel blessed to do it.  The ER doctor I saw has told me I’m lucky to be alive with where the blockages was located.  The scary part is the pain was not intense at all.  Had I not been… Continue reading »

Webinar Recording: Navigating the Diet Maze
February 4th, 2016 by

Miss the Navigating the Diet Maze webinar? Dr. Carolyn Dunn went through a gluten free diet, the paleo diet, low fat diets, low carb diets, and the Mediterranean diet. She shared how to know if a diet is right for you, and how to eat healthy for a lifetime.  Dr. Dunn references a research article… Continue reading »

2015 Holiday Challenge Wrap-Up Report
January 27th, 2016 by

The Holiday Challenge team is pleased to announce that the 2015 Holiday Challenge was the biggest and best yet!  A total of 13, 632 participants signed up from all 50 States and Canada.  Even among the holiday hustle and bustle, 67% of participants were able to maintain their weight and 25% lost weight. This map… Continue reading »

“My whole family is now eating better.”
January 11th, 2016 by

We are excited to introduce our guest blogger for the day, Melissa. Melissa recently completed the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class and she shares her experience with the program. Congratulations Melissa! Melissa’s Journey I have LOVED the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less class that I recently took.  I wanted to share a… Continue reading »

“I lost 23 lbs and dropped 2 dress sizes.”
December 24th, 2015 by

We are excited to announce our guest blogger for the day, Sheilla. Sheilla was a part of the Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program earlier this year and she continues to accomplish reach new goals since then. Let’s cheer her on as she runs her next race this New Year’s Eve! Go Sheilla Go!… Continue reading »

Forgotten Calories
December 21st, 2015 by

Write down what you eat. This is a simple but very powerful step in being more mindful of the food choices that you make every day. You can use old fashioned paper and pencil or track using applications such as My Fitness Pal or Lose it (my favorite). The holidays are a great time to… Continue reading »