Wellness Services: Health FirstSM
Team-based Lifestyle and Weight Loss Program
Losing weight by yourself
is difficult.
We use a
team approach to
make the
program
fun and to change the worksite culture. In addition to weight loss, this lifestyle management program helps to control cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure and helps smokers to quit!
| This is easier than any other diet I've ever done. And you see a difference and you feel better. |
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Westinghouse Corp., male |
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| "The Health FirstSM format
allowed for flexibility, accountability and motivation
for participants to achieve successful results. The
added benefit of using teams was evident from the
start, making this a perfect worksite program!" |
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Kathryn Fink, MS, RD, LD
Health FirstSM Site Leader
Nutrition & Fitness Consultant
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Health FirstSM Get Results!
Loss of
weight – average 8 pounds/8 weeks |
Improved
eating habits and drinking more water |
Increased
exercise time |
Reduced
or eliminated drugs, like insulin |
Reduced
blood pressure and cholesterol |
Improved
blood glucose |
Reduced
or quit smoking |
Reduced
stress-related eating |
Improved relationships at work |
| "The amount of enthusiasm and success generated by the Health FirstSM program was simply amazing. The employees loved it, they were inspired to make real changes in their lifestyles." |
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Cindy Heroux, RD
Health FirstSM Site Leader
Speaker, Author, Consultant
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Program features include:
Management
session to explain the weight loss and lifestyle program |
Information
session and rally to inform employees |
Pre
data collection – ht, wt, BMI, BP and optional blood test |
8
weekly sessions led by a dynamic registered dietitian |
Participants
receive two - booklets |
Post
data collection– ht, wt, BMI, BP and optional blood test |
Award
ceremony to recognize winning teams and incentive for “completers” |
Follow-up
session and weight check |
Custom maintenance program available |
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