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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Weight Loss Center adds ‘Eat for Life’ program to wellness menu

INDIANAPOLIS – We all know the importance of eating right and exercising for good health. But sometimes we stumble on the roadblocks in our path to success, and we just need a little support to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

That’s what makes the St. Francis Eat for Life Wellness Program unique. The 10-week, comprehensive weight management program teaches skills needed to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.The latest program gets under way 6 p.m., Aug. 27 with each session held Thursdays at the St. Francis Weight Loss Center, 5230-A E. Stop 11 Road, across Stop 11 Road from the St. Francis Hospital-Indianapolis campus.

Each session offers participants the opportunity to track their weight, sample a healthy food, and participate in discussions on a variety of topics. Topics include creating a plan for balanced eating, determining portion sizes, understanding food labels, choosing healthy snacks, dining out, menu planning, recipe modification, exercise, and a grocery store tour.

To learn more about the program, contact Leann Matlik, R.D. at 317-851-3697, or via email Leann.Matlik@ssfhs.org

There is a fee of $125 to register for the program.

To register, call 317-782-7525 or visit
StFrancisHospitals.org/weightloss for additional information.