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HELPS now accepting applications for 'Healthy Weight for You' program

Fruits and vegetables, a scale, and a water bottle placed next to a sign that says "Invest in your health"This is a guest post from Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise & Lifestyle Programs (HELPS).

Do you want to lose weight, but aren’t sure where to start? We can help! Our six-month weight management program is offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. This program will go beyond healthy lifestyle modification, with a laser focus on weight loss. The program will offer a combination of weight-loss strategies and techniques to help individuals reach their goals. We want to help you achieve a healthy weight for you!

Applications are now being accepted for participation in our next group. Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon and will begin in August.

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"Healthy Weight for You" spring 2022 program

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2022 spring semester “Healthy Weight for You” program. 

“Healthy Weight for You” is a free, six-month weight management program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to assist and support individuals who want to lose weight but aren’t sure where to start. Healthy Weight for You goes beyond healthy lifestyle modification, with a laser focus on weight loss, offering a combination of weight-loss strategies and techniques to help people reach their goals.

Applications are now being accepted. Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon starting February 10.

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Registration now open for fall 2021 HELPS TLC program

This is a guest post from Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise & Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS):

The HELPS TLC program is a three-month medically directed, professionally supervised “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” program available to all full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of cost. TLC is designed to help participants develop a healthy and active lifestyle utilizing exercise and education programs.  Photo of fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and a quinoa salad jar

The HELPS TLC program is accepting applications for its next group, which will begin the program on Sept. 13. Interested staff and faculty are encouraged to contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 to sign up or request more information. Space is limited, so please act soon.

What will I receive?

  • Individualized assessments, therapies and follow-up: Entry physical activity levels are evaluated; this information is used to determine and define the amount of physical activity you need to foster a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Participant spots remaining for fall 2021 HWFU program

There are several participant spots remaining for the fall 2021 “Healthy Weight for You” (HWFU) program. “Healthy Weight for You” is a free, six-month weight management program offered by Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) and human resources to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. Blue bicycle leaning against a dogwood tree

The program is designed to assist and support individuals who want to lose weight but aren’t sure where to start. Healthy Weight for You goes beyond healthy lifestyle modification, with a laser focus on weight loss, offering a combination of weight-loss strategies and techniques to help people reach their goals and find a healthy weight for you.

Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, beginning Aug. 6, 2021.

Program highlights and participant criteria are available here.

To enroll or request more information, please contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486. Space is limited, so please submit your application as soon as possible!

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HELPS accepting applications for fall 2021 weight management program

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2021 fall semester “Healthy Weight for You” program. Fruits and vegetables, a scale, and a water bottle placed next to a sign that says "Invest in your health"

“Healthy Weight for You” is a free, six-month weight management program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to assist and support individuals who want to lose weight but aren’t sure where to start. Healthy Weight for You goes beyond healthy lifestyle modification, with a laser focus on weight loss, offering a combination of weight-loss strategies and techniques to help people reach their goals.

Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, beginning Aug. 6, 2021.

Program highlights:

  • Six months of weekly group sessions specifically geared for weight loss and managing a healthy weight for you
  • Initial and six-month physical function assessments
  • Initial and six-month DEXA total body composition scans
  • Formal assessment and follow-up with a dietitian
  • Weekly food diary evaluations and feedback
  • Physical activity tracking and exercise guidance
  • Specific quality nutrient guidelines
  • Behavior modification and mindfulness

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