 The course, Choosing to Lose, will begin with a free introductory
session at 5 p.m. Sept. 10, in E-73 in the Wedeberg Conference
Center. At the conclusion of the session, participants can decide if
they want to enroll in the remaining 10 classes, which will run from
Sept. 17 until Nov. 19.
Choosing to Lose classes will be led by a clinical dietitian with
Memorial Medical Center. All of the hourlong classes will start at 5
p.m. Mondays in E-73.
"A lot of people are unhappy with their weight because of a
lifetime of poor eating habits," said Gayle Jennings, a clinical
dietitian at Memorial Medical Center. "Choosing to Lose can help
establish a healthy relationship with food while gaining a better
understanding of nutrition."
Some of the topics that will be covered are emotional eating,
portion control and dining out, weight loss myths and fad diets, and
protein and healthy snacking.
"The goal of a healthy weight management regimen is to reduce
your risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, sleep
apnea, certain cancers and osteoporosis," Jennings said. "Our
participants will learn how to lower their risk factors for these
diseases and develop healthy lifestyle habits that ultimately lead
to weight loss and better overall health."
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The course costs $240. The first half will be due at the end of
the introductory session, and the second half will be due Oct. 15.
When participants enroll with a family member or friend, each will
receive a $50 discount.
Seating is limited. To register, call 217-788-3333. For more
information, send an e-mail to
jennings.gayle@mhsil.com.
[Text from file received from
Memorial Medical Center]
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