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It’s My Health, One Step at a Time. Weigh Down in West Point Mississippi State University Extension Service/ Clay County. What did we do?. In 12 weeks we taught participants how to develop a healthier life plan. We encouraged them to get moving through The exercise of their choice. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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It’s My Health, One Step at a Time
Weigh Down in West PointMississippi State University Extension Service/ Clay County
What did we do?In 12 weeks we taught participants how to develop a healthier life plan.
We encouraged them to get moving throughThe exercise of their choice.
The ultimate goal of most was to lose weight.
It was done without anyone going on a diet.
What happened?
Without anyone going on a diet we lost almost 6,000 pounds in 12 weeks.
How did it begin?
Fall 2003 planning began
Partners were: Local and State AARPNorth Mississippi Medical Center andtheir West Point Wellness CenterMSU- Extension Service Clay County
It’s My Health, One Step at a Time (Weigh Down in West Point)
A 12 week program was born.
When and where?
One hour sessionsEach session offered 3 timesVaried locations for meetings
Our Goals
Our goal was to reach 220 people or about 1% of the population in the community.Free classesNutrition, health and fitness education
Early promotion
We began by talking to civic groups, clients, physicians, and anyone whowould listen.We began developing flyers and brochures to begin the programin January of 2004.
Later Promotion
Flyers and brochures were printed
Health Fairs were organized
TV, Radio, Newspapers, Clubs,Churches, Businesses, Schools,
RulesEveryone had to sign up and weigh in
A little “friendly competition”
A team member must attend each week
Teams lose 100 pounds in 12 weeks
The program begins…1280 people enrolled98 teams of 10 registeredTeam captains were chosenTeams had their own catchy namesRewards were promised
Week 1 - Setting Goals
Getting balance in your lifeSMARTERPersonal Goals and InformationCard
Week 2- Weight Management
BMI ChartJournalingImportance of waterGet MovingPlanning
Week 3- Benefits of Physical Activity
Cardio
Resistance
Flexibility
FIT
Week 4 – Recipe Modification
Reducing portionsReducing fatReducing saltReducing preparation timeReducing cost
Week 5- Blood Pressure Control
Blood pressure checksAnyone can be at riskImportance of controlWhat you can doIncreased risk factors
Week 6- Chronic Illness
Symptoms often come and go
Southern States lead the nation
Your best defense
Week 7 – Diabetes Causes
Symptoms
Treatment
Week 8 – Heart Health
Warning signs
Action
Prevention
Recovery
Week 9 - TobaccoDealing with cessation issues
Help is available
Avoiding other pitfalls
Week 10 – Stress Management
Positive stress
Negative stress
Dealing with it
Week 11 – Supplements and Meds
Prescriptions and “Natural Remedies”
Prescriptions and over the counter
Tell someone
Week 12 – Maintaining Success
Watch for pitfalls
Continue to journal
Join the celebration
Other things we did
Newspaper articles
Television programs
Celebrating!!!
Certificates
Group recognition
Individual recognition
Many surprises
What happened nextEvaluations
National and statewide attention
Monthly Programs
Going statewide
Where are we today?Still the most obese state
Mississippi in Motion
Let’s Go Walking
