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Lifestyle Change program recruiting participants for April 2021 session

February 23, 2021

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.

HELPS accepting applications for weight management program

December 14, 2020

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

Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Mondays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m, beginning Feb. 1, 2021.

Program highlights:

• Six months of weekly group sessions geared specially 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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WFU Lifestyle Change program starts Oct. 1

August 31, 2020

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.