YOU’RE
A DIAMOND IN DISGUISE TM WEIGHT
LOSS PROGRAM
Purpose:
To provide participants with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary
for success at weight loss.
Goal: To initiate a 5% -10% weight
loss for the purpose of reducing the risks of chronic health disease
such as, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension.
Program Design:
12-week Weight
Loss Program.
Participants
meet once a week for 1 hour session.
Participants
work on changing 1 or 2 inappropriate behaviors each week.
Sessions are
limit to 10 participants to allow plenty of time for individual
questions and group discussion.
Sessions are
interactive and provide hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
Participants receive handouts that support learning
activities.
Learning Objectives:
The
participants will:
Observe their eating behaviors; become
aware of their food intakes by means of a food journal; and, as needed,
they will make dietary modifications.
Learn about portion control and how to
plan healthy, reduced-calorie meals to meet their nutritional needs.
Plan a “Personalized Diet” based on the
new USDA’s “MyPyramid” guidelines to support a weight loss of no more
than two pounds a week.
Become food savvy and knowledgeable in
interpreting nutrition labels.
Set realistic goals for weight loss and
behavioral changes, as warranted.
Write and implement a moderate exercise
plan. They will learn about simple activities that with time can
make a difference in weight status.
Learn strategies to help prevent lapses
including controlling cravings and binges, in addition to stress
reduction techniques.
Learn how to deal with non-supportive
environments.
