HGB offers “How to choose a weight-loss method” at AL!VE

1/20/12 Posted in News  |  0 Comments

Now is the time when many people begin losing momentum on their New Year’s resolutions. Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is offering a class to help “recharge your resolve” by providing information on how to choose a weight-loss method that will allow attendees to be successful at achieving wellness goals.

“How to choose a weight loss method” will be offered at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, at AL!VE, 800 W. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Mich. During the class, participants will be able to assess their readiness to begin a successful, weight-loss journey – whether they want to lose 20 pounds or 200 pounds.

The session, presented by Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Sherlyn Hogenson, registered dietitian, will discuss the health risks of obesity, the benefits of losing weight, examine lifestyle changes for successful weight loss and evaluate various weight-loss programs and methods. Plus participants will have an opportunity to take a body composition test and sample easy, healthy recipes.

The class participation fee is $12 and includes a free body composition test. Participants who want to take the test should arrive at 5 p.m. Call 517-541-5800, option 1, to register for the class.

Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital has been the community’s choice for health care for more than 75 years. HGB is committed to working together in health to provide quality care and enhance the vitality of the community. It has expanded its vision beyond providing traditional hospital services to one that promotes health and well-being through AL!VE. Learn more about HGB atwww.hgbhealth.com and AL!VE at www.myalive.com.