“A way to jumpstart your weight loss and exercise goals”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “This program was very helpful because it made me very aware of what I was eating, WHEN I was eating, and how much I was eating. Each week has a different topic to help participants be more […]

“Detailed approach to REAL LIFE eating”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I am planning to recommend this program because of the wealth of information provided, and the detailed approach to REAL LIFE eating. The structure of the topics discussed was on point, and the way the materials were […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Focus on Having Fun

Just like eating nutritious foods and engaging in physical activity are good for us, having fun is another way to boost our health. Having fun can make us happier and may help lower feelings of stress. Think about times when you have felt carefree and fully engaged with an activity or group of people. Or […]

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Virtual Basic Knife Skills Event

I am a frequent patron of my local Wake County North Carolina library and receive virtual program updates via email. On July 10th at 6:30 pm, Wake County Libraries will be hosting a free virtual Basic Knife Skills event via Zoom. You do not have to be a Wake County North Carolina resident to register. […]

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“Provided good foundations for decision making”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “I found this program to be solid and informative. It provided good foundations for decision-making, and reminded me of some practical strategies I had stopped using.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Participant You might also […]

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“Course for a healthier lifestyle”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “Excellent course with an exception instructor! I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to follow a healthier lifestyle.” – Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Participant You might also enjoy: “Information I can use for […]

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Write it When you Bite It & Jot it When you Trot It!

Study after study indicates that tracking what we eat and how we move using an app or pen and paper is strongly linked to helping us achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Tracking is a critical piece to success and makes us more aware of our personal patterns which can inform healthy behavior changes. This […]

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“Helped me make healthier choices”

Below is a testimonial from a recent Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less participant who completed the program: “My instructor was wonderful! I liked that losing weight was not stressed but rather eating healthy and moving more. I never expected to lose 10 pounds and never felt like I was dieting, just making healthier choices.” […]