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Welcome to the Healthy Weigh!

Live. The Healthy Weigh!

Session 1

Moderator Presenter

Linda Sweeney, CHES Tammy Glotz, MS

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Class Objectives Participant will identify:

Program requirements to earn Healthy Weight incentive credit

Two features of the wellness website helpful for weight management

Two problems with fad diets

The most effective way to achieve successful and safe weight loss

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8 Sessions = Success

Session 1: Live! The Healthy Weigh

Session 2: Change! The Healthy Weigh

Session 3: Move! The Healthy Weigh

Session 4: Eat Well! The Healthy Weigh

Session 5: Dine Out! The Healthy Weigh

Session 6: Cook! The Healthy Weigh

Session 7: Mindful Eating! The Healthy Weigh

Session 8: Moving Beyond! The Healthy Weigh

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Webinar Tips

Log into the class early

Sign into the webinar with your Lawson #

Keep Genesys Helpdesk number handy:

1-800-305-5208

Print out any handouts before class

Complete assignments ahead of time

Have notebook/pen available

Program requirements to earn Well-Coached Badge

Mandatory attendance of Session 1

Attend 7 out of 8 sessions

Complete Session evaluation after each weekly session by Sunday evening

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Getting the most out of this program

Attend class each week

May want to attend with coworkers

Be an active class participant

Increase physical activity

Make use of the website logs

Self-record your weight weekly

Complete your wellness plan & set goals on the wellness website

What would you wish for?

Better flexibility

A slimmer appearance

Vibrant energy

Lower stress

To look and feel younger

More muscle tone

To be stronger

To prevent chronic illnesses

Better sleep

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Fad Diets

Have you been on one?

Why are fad diets popular?

Fad diets – why they are popular

• Societal and media pressures for “thinness”

Fad diets – why they are popular

• Public’s desire for quick fix

• Cosmetic Reasons

• False perception that successful weight loss interventions don’t exist

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Fad Diets

Promise results

Too good to be true

No exercise necessary

Can eat as much as you like

Eliminate entire food groups

Lists of “good” and “bad” foods

Purchase of special food products

Celebrities

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Nearly All Diets Fail

40% regain all weight within 2 years

5-10% keep weight off permanently

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Problems with Fad Diets

Temporary

Dangerous

Lack essential nutrients

Slowing metabolism

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How NOT to Lose Weight Permanently

Diet pills, diuretics, herbs

Massage

Hormones

Exercise pills

Fat blockers

Fat burning foods

Liposuction

Fasting

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What’s Happening?

Only 12% of Americans eat a healthy diet

More calories due to large portion sizes

70% Americans get less than 5 servings fruits and vegetables per day

Less active due to labor saving devices

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The number of larger sized portions introduced by fast food chains and restaurants.

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“Creeping Obesity”

Starting at age 25, the average American gains 1 pound a year due to aging and a slowing metabolism

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Weight Management 101

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Weight Management

Recommended weight loss:

1 –2 pounds a week

BMI Chart

Weight Category Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 Overweight = 25–29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

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Weight Management Tips

Eat fewer calories

Weigh yourself every week Cultivate social support Make a commitment Find the approach that works

for you Exercise every day

Effects of Diet, Exercise, and

Exercise/Diet Combined

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Diet Only Exercise Only Both

Body Fat Lean Tissue Total Weight

Source: Wellness Council of America 2006

Take Home Message:

The way to achieve successful and safe weight loss is through permanent lifestyle change.

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Assignment: 1. Complete your wellness plan

www.bonsecourswellness.com 2. Begin increasing your daily activity through

walking, taking the stairs or biking.

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Questions? Email BSV-EmployeeWellness@bshsi.org

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Information Sources Lighten Up! Federal Occupational Health

NHLBI Clinical Guidelines

www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm

NIH Expert Panel on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity of Adults

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/recommen.htm