HEALTH TIPS FOR NUTRITION

Lighten Up! Program

Lighten Up!  is a weight management program that emphasizes Lifestyle modification in a holistic context. The main goal is to increase the availability of an effective, affordable, and practical educational program designed to prevent disease and improve overall health and quality of life. The program will consist of 8 – 12 week sessions.  Each session will consist of nutritional, behavioral, medical, and spiritual aspects, congruent with our holistic vision. Treatment will be highly individualized to meet client needs.

1. Participants will be administered four assessments:

1. Physical
2. Nutritional
3. Psychological
4. Risk Assessment (as part of all previous assessments)

2. Groups

1. One group will be didactic (nutritional and behavioral)
2. Support (“Buddy System”) - Clients will be paired up to develop a supportive network between medical visits and help each other through commonly faced obstacles. We understand overeating happens in isolation and recovery demands a supportive environment.

3. Exercise – with certified practitioner