HELPS accepting applications for fall 2021 weight management program

May 11, 2021

Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2021 fall 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.

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

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

• Individuals with weight loss needs (BMI >27)
• Able to attend weekly 1-hour sessions
• Able to commit to personal dietary and exercise changes
• Full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employee

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!