This is the time of year when everyone seems to be saying to themselves, “maybe I should try to start exercising or dieting.” Just in time for your New Year’s resolution of a healthy lifestyle, the local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office is launching Step Up & Scale Down, a new 12-week weight management program to help the public in their efforts, it will be more like a challenge since at the end there will be one lucky winner, the person who disn’t give up and push themselves the hardest, that person will have an opportunity of working with Dr. K. Roxanne Grawe to transform their body even more.
The series will kick off January 26, 2017 at McLennan County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 420 North Sixth Street, Waco, TX 76701. Classes will be held at 11:30 am for 12 consecutive Thursdays. “Step Up & Scale Down is a great program to do with a friend or family member. It’s always easier to reach your goals when you have additional support,” Colleen Foleen, McLennan County, Family and Consumer Science Extension agent said.
The program consists of weekly lessons to help participants move toward a healthier weight and includes a weekly weight check-in, weekly challenge to “stay the course,” Dinner Tonight! healthy recipes and tips, exercise resources, and a weight-loss planner. The 12 sessions include: Scale Down by Setting Goals; Step Up to a Healthy Plate; Scale Down by Label Reading; Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning; Scale Down with Moves to Lose; Step Up Your Hydration; Scale Down by Finding your Motivational Mojo; Step Up to Healthy Snacking; Scale Down with a Colorful Plate; Step Up to Successful Socializing; Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers; and Step Up and Celebrate.
The Step Up & Scale Down program is based on the USDA 2010 Guidelines, which are intended to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan. “Step Up & Scale Down is a researched-based program that has proven success in weight management and building healthy lifestyle habits,” Colleen Foleen said.
Cost for the 12-week program is $40.00, which includes all course materials. Pre-registration is available until January 20, 2017 online at: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/SUSD or calling: 979-845-2604. For more information, please call 254-757-5180.
