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. 
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.
Categories: Guest Post, Inside WFU
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. 
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. 
“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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Lifestyle Change program recruiting participants for April 2021 session
Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the “Therapeutic Lifestyle Change” (TLC) program, which begins April 8.
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, so interested faculty and staff are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Weekly group sessions will be held via Zoom on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021.
TLC program highlights:
- Physical activity tracking and an exercise prescription
- 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
- Full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employee
Faculty and staff interested in participating or needing more information should contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486 as soon as possible.
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