Thanx everyone!
2feelbetter- the class is thru a local free clinic and although we are trying to make it more accesible to the public (we were just given approval to open the class to the public and not just limited to clinic patients) i dont believe its a nationally known program. Every 12 weeks a class is run and we start out with height, bp, waist measurement, and an order for a complete blood work up. Then we do a personalized print out for each member of a daily calorie count which will allow them to lose 1-2lb a week. We also supply them with a kitchen scale, calorie journal, calorie count book, and a personal diary. We teach them about all the nutrients (carbs, protein, fiber, fats,etc). We promote a whole foods lifestyle and its benefits as well as teaching how to read nutrition labels, what to look for how to make healthier versions of favorite meals, how to count calories, portion control and how all of this helps lower bp, sugar, cholesterol (which is why the bloodwork is done). At the end of the 12 weeks the bloodwork is repeated to record the changes. As well as waist and bp. (Weight is recorded each week) we are also just a support group as well and also teach stretches and loght exercises to get them moving a little each time. We are 3 weeks into this class and they are showing some positive results already that really has them excited and motivated to continue!
Last edited by dangerouscurvesahead; 05-20-2013 at 12:21 PM.
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