Community Education: Healthier for Life Workshop
For immediate release
Contact: Tom Argyle
January 22, 2015
Public Relations
(220) 564-1564
tnargyle@LMHealth.org
Community Education: Healthier for Life Workshop
According to recent market research, the global weight loss industry market is expected to reach the $650.9 billion mark in the year 2015, with North America positioned as the largest consumer of weight loss services. Weight loss organizations often promise significant results to participants who adhere to their plans or purchase their services. Yet, 33% of American adults remain overweight and the numbers continue to climb. Diets and weight loss services frequently fail, leaving participants feeling deflated, deprived and still struggling to lose weight.
Dietitian Aundrea Parker, L.D., R.D., Physical Therapy Assistant Donya Hageman, P.T.A., and Patient Educator Debra Y. Larabee, R.N., B.S.N., invite you to discover a different way to view weight loss. Sustained weight loss is often the result of positive change focused on health, not pounds - a personalized lifestyle instead of a weight loss plan. Through this unique event, attendees will learn to successfully confront common stumbling blocks of exercise and menu planning, grocery shopping, motivation, unwanted eating behaviors, recipe modification, and more. Participants who complete the program will acquire practical guidelines for beginning a new healthier lifestyle. Personal successes will be celebrated at a three month follow-up reunion for participants who complete the program.
Healthier for Life is a four-part program and will be held on Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the Licking Memorial Hospital First Floor Conference Rooms. Participants should plan to attend all four sessions. The program is free; however, registration is required and space is limited. To register, please call (220) 564-2527.
Licking Memorial Hospital has served the medical needs of Licking County residents since it was founded in 1898. The 227-bed facility employs approximately 1,800 staff members to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Licking Memorial Hospital is proud to have been named to Truven Health Analytics’ national list of 100 Top Hospitals a total of 12 times. For more information, visit www.LMHealth.org.
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