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County Impact Statements - Little River County
Reshape Yourself Sheds Pounds
The 15-week Reshape Yourself program was conducted during the spring. The
program teaches participants a healthy way to lose weight by making changes in
preparing foods and in the food choices we make. Exercise is encouraged with an
emphasis on walking.
Little River Memorial Hospital co-sponsored the workshop. Cholesterol
screenings were offered participants at the beginning and at the end of the 15
weeks. Keri Cody, director of nursing, assisted with the sessions by checking
blood pressure of participants each week. She also taught the session on
medications and surgery for weight loss-pros & cons.
Snacks were prepared each week to offer low calorie alternatives for eating.
All foods fit the guidelines for a healthy diet.
Participants did not want to stop at 15 weeks because the weekly weighing-in
gave them motivation to keep trying. The seminar will be offered again in the
spring.
One participant said, "The program saved my life. I was so frustrated
trying to determine what foods to choose (to fit health restrictions), and I
continued to gain weight. Now I know how to choose the right foods."
Impacts
- Weight loss averaged 7 1/2 pound per person for those that completed the
15 week program.
- Miles walked averaged 17 1/2 miles per person per week.
- One pound equals 3500 calories. To lose one pound per week, cut back 500
calories each day.
- Favorite recipes may be adapted to decrease fat and sugar for lower
calorie dishes.
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