WFU Lifestyle Change program starts Oct. 1

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” (TLC) program, which begins Oct. 1.

TLC is a free, 12-week program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees. TLC focuses on lifestyle modification, offering a combination of nutrition, exercise and health behavior information and techniques to help individuals reach their goals. Space is limited.

Weekly group sessions, which would normally be held in person, will instead be held via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon.

TLC program highlights:

• Physical activity tracking and exercise guidance
• Specific quality nutrient guidelines
• Behavior modification and mindfulness
• Three months of weekly group sessions geared specifically for lifestyle changes
• Initial and end-of-program physical function assessments and DXA total body composition scans
• Formal assessment and follow-up with a dietitian

This program is designed for participants who meet the following criteria:

• Able to attend weekly 1-hour sessions
• Interested in and able to achieve lifestyle changes
• Employed at Wake Forest University (full-time, permanent status) Full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employee

Faculty and staff interested in participating or needing more information should contact Sophie Peters at petesl19@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 as soon as possible.