Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) will launch another series of the Weight Watcher program in late June. The 17 week program will be held every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. in CTMC’s Community Classroom. A minimum of 20 participants must pre-register in order for the program to launch.
“I have maintained my 57-pound weight loss over the past eight months. I’ve learned a lot about myself and why I have the eating habits I have, and I’ve learned new ways to manage my food ‘demons’,” said Carol Trafford, CTMC Home Health Director. “The most important thing for me is the peer support. I love seeing my Weight Watchers partners in the hallway where we share recipes and comment on how our clothes are getting baggy. I look forward to keeping the weight off and gaining more new friends.”
Weight Watchers meetings begin with participants receiving a private weigh-in that helps them stay on track with their weight-loss goal. Each week Leaders conduct discussion about a specific topic, ranging from stress-eating, to family meal ideas and other tips. Members are encouraged to share strategies that have worked for them so that others may use or adapt the strategies to fit their personal needs and goals.
“We are delighted to offer such a great program to our employees and the community,” said Barry Tyler, CTMC’s Institute for Healthy Living Manager. “Weight Watchers provides people a chance to stay healthy with the help of a supportive and a caring environment.”
For more information please contact Jessica Mease, CTMC’s Institute for Healthy Living Operations Coordinator, at 512-753-3622 or e-mail her at jessica.mease@ahss.org.