Table 1 Weight wise community module: in-person program
Topic | Content |
|---|---|
Module one - getting started: planning for success | Learn about obesity (what is it, what can cause it, what are some treatment choices). |
Learn ways to record what you eat, how active you are and how you are feeling emotionally. | |
Learn about goal setting and how to deal with barriers. | |
Module two – lifestyle change: a toolkit for success | Learn how to make and keep healthy lifestyle changes. |
Learn strategies such as prioritizing, journaling, problem solving, thinking skills and goal setting. | |
Module three - finding balance: the role of calories in weight management | Learn about the top 5 ways to lower calories and practice strategies in class. |
Module four - managing hunger and appetite | Explore the difference between hunger and appetite. |
Practice techniques to manage appetite triggers and social pressures. | |
Module five - moving matters – including physical activity in your day | Explore the benefits and barriers to being more active. |
Receive tips on how to get more physically active. | |
Set your own personal activity goals. | |
Module six - nutrition: the truth about what works in weight management | Evaluate what you are eating and learn strategies that can help lower your calories. |
Explore how meal patterns, food choices and portion size affect calorie intake. | |
Learn about which foods can help you manage your weight. | |
Module seven - nutrition: i know i should eat healthy, but how? | Leave with tips on how to put your nutrition knowledge into practice. |
Explore the 4 P’s: Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack. | |
Module eight- nutrition: eating away from home and during special occasions | Learn how buffets, parties, vacation and holiday eating can affect calorie intake. |
Leave with strategies to minimize extra calories when eating away from home and during special occasions. | |
Module nine - minding stress: effectively reduce and manage the stress in your life (two consecutive sessions) | Learn about all the different reasons why people eat. |
Learn how to cope with emotional eating. | |
Learn how to feel more in control of your eating. |