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Choose to Lose Weight Loss Program  

Saint John's Health System, the Anderson YMCA and Kroger/Pay Less Super Markets are partnering to offer a program for individuals who want to lose weight and lead healthier lives.

A program is being offered for individuals who want help in making changes toward healthier lives.  The Choose to Lose program educates participants about the nutritional, physical and emotional aspects of weight management and healthy lifestyles.  

The eight-week program meets on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The next session begins Sept. 13 at Saint John’s Health System.  Space is limited.  Call 683-3125 or email lmenlow@sjhsnet.org.

The $50 cost includes a one-week free pass to use the YMCA, including the cardio and weight rooms, and swimming pool.  Each person may also have a personal fitness trainer orientation.  The YMCA will also drop the $50 registration fee for any of our participants who choose to become a YMCA member.  

Free glucose and cholesterol screenings will be conducted at the first week and the final week, so participants can see how their healthy eating choices positively affect their screenings.

Local restaurants will feature their health-conscious menu items and the group will tour a super market and have cooking demonstrations.

(Aug. 24, 2010)