“I plan to continue these lifestyle changes”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I really enjoyed the class and the lessons I learned about healthy eating and moving more. As a result, I eat more whole foods and less processed, especially ultra-processed food, track my food, and walk more. Since […]

“Positive environment and group interactions”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I began the ESMM program in January, just about 8 weeks after a total hip replacement. My goals were to lose weight and build stamina to celebrate 10 years stable following a diagnosis of malignant brain tumorby […]

“I feel better and will continue in my healthier journey”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I went into the course with an open mind, desiring to get more healthy. The sessions were informative, class participant suggestions also helpful. Being aware of some triggers for me personally helped me start the journey. Aware […]

“This was a great morale booster”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I have been doing Tai Chi classes at our local Office of Aging so they called me about the Eat Smart program. I’ve been trying to lose weight but just wasn’t doing it. So I signed up […]

Junk Food Temptation

These days, it feels like our shopping environments are constantly barraged with junk food. The majority of food and beverage checkout offerings are candy, gum, chips, and soda. Placement is a powerful retail marketing technique that can prompt impulse buys. Simply seeing a product can activate an urge to consume it. You do not have […]

Nutrition When Visiting Family

When you visit and stay with family, it may be harder to keep up with your nutrition routine. How can you make good decisions, not perfect decisions, during these events? Everyone’s family dynamic and accommodations are different, but we encourage you to think about ways to adapt your routine. Thinking of ideas and turning them […]