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The Pounds Off Pulaski kick-off is just around the corner!

Register and pay by January 3 and save $5!  Registration cost by January 3 - $20; after January 3 - $25.

Online registration and payment are now available online.  Please visit the link below to register and pay online:

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POP Returns!

POP returns January 7, 2014!

Register by January 3 and save $5. Preregistration by January 3 is $20, after January 3 or at the initial weigh-in will be $25.

Awards tomorrow!

Don't forget about the POP Awards tomorrow!

Join us at The Center for Rural Development

Tuesday, May 7 for The Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon* and the POP Awards Ceremony. *Luncheon is $12 per person. Lunch is optional.

Congratulations to all of those who completed the 12-week POP contest! We are so proud of the commitment and dedication from each of you in becoming a lighter, healthier person!  We hope you will consider being a "spokesperson" for POP for 2014 and encourage your family and friends to join us next year!

As a group, we started with 183 people, 159 paid their fees, and 59 finished strong!  A total of 659.6 pounds were lost by those 59 participants!  Way to go!!!

And the 2013 Pounds Off Pulaski winners are...*drum roll, please*

First Place Female - Jennifer Ray
First Place Male - Everett E. Hill, Jr.

Second Place Female - Stella Jean Aker
Second Place Male - Chad Ray

Don't Forget Final Weigh-In!

Don't forget! Final Weigh-ins will be held ONLY on Monday, April 8, 2013

You may weigh-in on Monday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  If you are unable to come during that time frame, contact Susan to schedule a different time on Monday, April 8.

Please be sure to bring your POP booklet and any point tracker cards you have completed. We will hand out t-shirts and a special gift those who have completed the program. The grand prizes will be awarded at the May Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Tuesday, May 7 at noon at The Center.

We look forward to seeing you Monday!

Unconventional Home Gym

"Unconventional Home Gym"

Patricia Burton

Patricia Burton, Health Educator with Lake Cumberland District Health Department, is a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College with a bachelors' degree in Human Services and Counseling and a Masters of Educatiion in Counseling and Human Development.  She has over eight years experience working within communities in our region through education and project development and coordination.  Patricia has been with LCDHD since 2004.

To learn more about the programs Patricia is involved with, and to learn more about the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, visit them online.

Don't forget the LAST Monday meeting!

The meeting for Monday, March 25, will be  "Eating Out...Eating Right".

John C. Mobley, M.D., bariatric surgeon, will be the speaker for the final meeting of the series.  His presentation, “Eating Out . . . Eating Right,” will help to prepare POP participants for continued success in the “real world” of eating out.  Dr. Mobley will discuss several important aspects of eating out, including: preparation, choosing restaurants, ordering food, eating, and eating out with kids.  

Please make plans to attend Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Lake Cumberland Living

Special thanks to Community Partner, LakeCumberlandLiving.com for thr continued support during Pounds Off Pulaski!

LakeCumberlandLiving.com is an online community magazine dedicated to the people who live and work in the Lake Cumberland area. LakeCumberlandLiving.com strives to help local businesses and community members enjoy a better life with good news & information for family and business.  Visit them online to see what they have to offer!

Voting ends Friday at 5pm!

Vote for your favorite POP shirt!  Post a comment with your choice and your name by Friday, March 22.  You may only vote once, online or at a Weekly Meeting, and for only one shirt design.

Comments will be left unpublished and will only be used to tally votes.

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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure!

We apologize for the delay in uploading this video.  This is the recording from the February 25th weekly meeting.

"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"

Jamie Lee, RN, CDE

Diabetes Education Coordinator for Lake Cumberland District Health Department

Jamie Lee, RN, CDE is the Diabetes Education Coordinator for Lake Cumberland District Health Department. Lee is passionate about educating our region about diabetes.  Every three seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes, and of the people diagnosed with type II diabetes, 80 to 90 percent are also diagnosed as obese.

For more information, and for community activities, visit the Lake Cumberland District Health Department website.

Don't just WorkOUT, WorkIN!

We apologize for the delay in uploading this video.  This is the recording from the March 4th weekly meeting.

"Why Mind-Body Fitness Works: Don't just WorkOUT, WorkIN!"

Jenny Watkins, Wellness Director of Somerset Family Fitness Center

Jenny Watkins, Wellness Director of Somerset Family Fitness Center, is a Pulaski County native and graduate of Centre College in Danville, with bachelors' degrees in Art and English.  Watkins admits that she was never an athletic person, but believes there is a fitness activity out there for everyone, that they can enjoy as they become healthier.  She teaches yoga and pilates classes at Somerset Family Fitness Center.

To learn more about what Somerset Family Fitness Center has to offer, visit them online!

Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

The meeting for Monday, March 18, will be  "Unconventional Home Gym".

When trying to lose weight, we have learned that there are three keys: managing your food intake/nutrition; changing your behavior in regard to food; and exercise, exercise, exercise. 

The Pounds Off Pulaski (POP) meeting for Monday, March 18 meeting will focus on exercise.  Patricia Burton, Lake Cumberland District Health Department Health Educator III, will give helpful hints on exercising in your own home.

Some people are concerned because they can’t afford a gym membership or they may feel their neighborhoods are safe for walking, jogging, or biking.  Monday’s “Unconventional Home Gym” program teaches you how to exercise in your own home, utilizing common household items.  This fun, interactive presentation will prepare attendees to get creative in becoming more fit.

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Vote Now!

Vote for your favorite POP shirt!  Post a comment with your choice and your name by Friday, March 22.  You may only vote once, online or at a Weekly Meeting, and for only one shirt design.

Comments will be left unpublished and will only be used to tally votes.

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Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

The meeting for Monday, March 11, will be  "My feet hurt! What’s weight got to do with it?".

Special guest speaker for the evening is Pamela Jensen-Stanley, DPM, Cumberland Foot & Ankle, who will discuss how weight affects our feet.  She will review basic gait biomechanics and will discuss the changes that often occur with increased body weight, including: plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and PTTD.  Dr. Jensen-Stanley will also talk about edema and skin changes that occur as well as common workout foot numbness and traumas.  She will wrap up the program with a discussion of proper foot care and will provide information about proper shoes and inserts. At the conclusion of the program, attendees will have the opportunity to win a pair of shoes or a pair of insoles in a door prize drawing. 

Dr. Jensen-Stanley earned her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Osteopathic Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine.  She is also a board-certified wound care specialist by the American Academy of Wound Management.

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Points Opportunity

Dr. Aaron Belcher, Rebecca Rehg, and Chris Hisle provided a lot of helpful information about "Exercise for Beginners".  If you were not able to attend the February 18th meeting, or maybe just need a refresher, please take some time to watch the video and download the materials they provided.

Now it's time to test your knowledge!

What is the first thing you must do during your workout?  (Hint: This helps prepare your body and prevent injuries).

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on March 11th and earn 1 point if you're correct!
(All posts will be reviewed by the moderator before being made public.  Please remember to include your name so you will receive your points!)

Points Opportunity

Perry Brown, PhD, offered a lot of helpful information about understanding the psychology of weight loss with his presentation, "Me First".  If you were not able to attend the February 11th meeting, or maybe just need a refresher, please take some time to watch the video.

Now it's time to test your knowledge!

According to Dr. Brown, not taking care of _______________ can lead to obesity.

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on March 11th and earn 1 point if you're correct!
(All posts will be reviewed by the moderator before being made public.  Please remember to include your name so you will receive your points!)

Exercise for Beginners

We apologize for the delay in uploading this video.  This is the recording from the February 18th weekly meeting.

"Exercise for Beginners"

Dr. Aaron Belcher
Rebecca Rehg, SRN, ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Chris Hisle, Multi-Certified Personal Trainer
 

Dr. Aaron Belcher is originally from Eubank. He graduated from Pulaski County High School in 2000 and from Union College in 2004, where he also played baseball for the Bulldogs. 

June of 2009 he earned his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA where he graduated magna cum laude in the top 10% in his graduating class.  

He is certified in Palmer Package, Pettibon, and Activator techniques.  He has seen infants to the elderly and is able to use light force to correct spinal misalignments.  Dr. Belcher can also treat conditions related to the extremities such as elbow, knee, shoulder, etc. as well as common sports injuries.

Click on the links below to download the handouts provided by Club Fit.

Cardio Tips

Exercise Tips

Hip Stretches

Nutritional Tips

Weight Training Tips

Psychology of Weight Loss

"Psychology of Weight Loss"

Perry Brown, PhD

Dr. Perry Brown is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky and a Masters degree from City College of New York. For many years, he specialized in psychological testing and psychotherapy with adults and children, in both outpatient clinics and psychiatric hospitals. In recent years, he has combined this experience with a strong interest in working with people with disordered eating habits and weight problems, to develop an independent practice specializing in the bariatric field. Dr. Brown has led a weekly therapy group, over the last 7 years, for patients with severe eating disorders at the Kentucky Center for Eating and Weight Disorders in Lexington. In addition, he has devoted one day every week to practicing psychotherapy with adults and children in an outpatient clinic in Lexington. Dr. Brown has a strong belief that emotions, relationships, lifestyle and personality factors may have a significant effect on eating habits and weight problems. He is passionate about helping bariatric patients realize and address these psychological factors. 

Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

The meeting for Monday, March 4, will be  "Why Mind-Body Fitness Works: Don't just WorkOUT, WorkIN!".

Special guest speaker for the evening is Jenny Watkins, Wellness Director of Somerset Family Fitness Center, who will discuss why mind-body fitness, such as Yoga and Pilates, can make all the difference in achieving not only your weight-loss goals, but total health and wellness.

“What burns the most calories is not necessarily going to get you the body or the life you want,” explained Watkins.  In addition to the discussion, the program will include demonstration of Yoga and Pilates and the opportunity for attendees to participate.

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Points Opportunity!

Richard Heuer, M.D., from Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates of Lake Cumberland, offered a lot of helpful information about why losing weight is so important to heart health.  If you were not able to attend the February 4th meeting, or maybe just need a refresher, please take some time to watch the video and review the materials he provided.

Now it's time to test your knowledge!

What percent of your body weight is recommended as moderate weight loss in order to reduce your risk of heart disease and improve overall health?

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on March 4 and earn 1 point if you're correct!
(All posts will be reviewed by the moderator before being made public.  Please remember to include your name so you will receive your points!)

Let's Get Cooking!

When you cook healthier, you eat healthier and feel better!  So, Let's get Cooking!

You can create customized meal plans for your family using the free Health eCooking service from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital!  Click here to get started!

More healthy recipes are available for free thanks to the Pulaski County Extension Service through the University of Kentucky.  Enjoy this hearty and healthy recipe for Slow Cooker Bean Soup.

And don't forget to bring in your own healthy recipes to our next weekly meeting!  We look forward to learning some of your favorites!  Remember, no copyrighted recipes can be used in the POP Cookbook.

Downloadable Resources

Please take a few moments to review these helpful downloadable resources provided by Richard Heuer, M.D., cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.

These materials go along with Dr. Heuer's presentation, "HEART-y", which you can watch here if you missed the February 4th meeting.


Hearty Benefits from Moderate Weight Loss
Frame size chart
Weight Chart - Men

Don't forget tonight's meeting!

The meeting for Monday, February 25, will be "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure" presented by Jamie Lee, RN, CDE, Diabetes Education Coordinator for Lake Cumberland District Health Department.  Lee will be discussing the importance of food in relation to your overall health.  Every three seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes, and of the people diagnosed with type II diabetes, 80 to 90 percent are also diagnosed as obese.  Since there is a link between obesity and diabetes, she will also be discussing diabetes basics: risk factors, signs and symptom, and prevention. 

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Shamrock Shuffle!

Here's a great opportunity to get out and get moving!

Find out more at www.somersetpulaskichamber.com or print a registration form.

Points Opportunity!

Cathi Roskind, RN, CBN, from Commonweath Bariatric Center, offered a lot of helpful information about making healthy changes in your life.  If you were not able to attend the January 28th meeting, or maybe just need a refresher, please take some time to watch the video and review the materials she provided.

Now it's time to test your knowledge!

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories you would burn if you stayed ____ _____ all day.

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on February 25 and earn 1 point if you're correct!
(All posts will be reviewed by the moderator before being made public.  Please remember to include your name so you will receive your points!)

Downloadable Resources

Please take a few moments to review these helpful downloadable resources provided by Cathi Roskind, RN, CBN from Commonwealth Bariatric Center.

These materials go along with Cathi's presentation on "Change", which you can watch here if you missed the January 28th meeting.

Change Presentation
Lifestyle Change Tips
Progress Tracker

Welcome to our newest Community Partner!

Michael Cathers, Account Executive

Time Warner CableSpecial thanks to Michael Cathers, Account Executive with Time Warner Cable for partnering with Pounds Off Pulaski.  They have provided large, water resistant totes as POP Point Incentive Prizes.

To learn more about what Michael can offer you through Time Warner Cable, contact him at (606) 678-4203 or visit www.timewarnercable.com

Dr Heuer

We apologize for the delay in uploading this video.  This is the recording from the February 4th weekly meeting.

"HEART-y"

Dr. Richard Heuer, M.D.

Dr. Heuer is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.  He received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida and completed his general surgery residency at Los Angeles County – University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, where he also served as Chief Resident.  Dr. Heuer completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.  He is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

Change by Cathi Roskind

We apologize for the delay in uploading this video.  This is the recording from the January 28th weekly meeting.

Change

Cathi Roskind, RN, CBN

Cathi Roskind, RN, CBN is the bariatric program director with Commonwealth Bariatric Center.  She has worked as a bariatric nurse since 2001, following many years of critical care nursing.

Cathi fully understands what it is like to battle obesity. She is a weight loss surgery patient herself (2002), which helps to enhance her professional knowledge in bariatrics. She also works as a Bariatric Legal Nurse Consultant; was on the ASMBS Task Force committee for RN credentialing in the bariatric nursing specialty.  Cathi was one of the first nurses in the State of Kentucky to become specialized in the bariatric nursing specialty and was a member of the Chairman’s Council for Obesity Action Coalition. She is an Associate Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and is the founding member of the HOPE Committee, a group of patient volunteers who raise funds for donation to Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) that promotes obesity awareness, specifically childhood obesity awareness issues. Cathi is a certified LAP-BAND Champion.

Commonwealth Bariatric Center understands the importance of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.  The team of dedicated professionals can help you understand how your weight may affect your overall health, and assist with determining what weight loss options may be best for you.  Free seminars are available, with upcoming dates in January and February.  For more information about Commonwealth Bariatric Center, please visit them online at: www.commonwealthbariatriccenter.com

Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

 

The Monday, February 18 meeting will feature our Community Partner, Club Fit 24 Hour of Somerset.  Learn more about being physically fit and how exercise can help you stay on track with your personal weight loss goals!

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

Visit Club Fit 24 online: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ClubFit24hr or http://www.clubfit24hr.com/

Points Opportunity!

Give yourself or a friend a gold star!

We are experiencing technical difficulties uploading videos to the blog at this time. To make up for the delay in points opportunities, we encourage you to encourage one another!

Share something encouraging, a personal victory, what you've found helpful or interesting, etc. and earn one point!

(All posts will be reviewed by the moderator before being made public.  Please remember to include your name so you will receive your points!)

POP Points Details

We encourage all of you to be taking advantage of the many opportunities available through the POP Contest to earn points!  For each 35 points you earn, you will receive a POP Incentive Prize!  We'll be awarding these prizes at the weekly weigh-ins and meetings.

Be sure to bring your completed exercise tracker cards with you to the weekly meetings, or email marketing.lcrh@gmail.com to make other arrangements.  We will also award points for weighing in at alternate locations, so be sure to have someone working there fill in the location and initial next to your weekly weight in your POP Participant Book.

Earn points for each of the following:

• Weekly Group Weigh-Ins & Meetings - 5 points each week
• Alternative Weekly Weigh-Ins - 2 points each week
• Online Activities - 1 point each
• Exercise Trackers - 10 points per completed card

Welcome to our Newest Community Partner!

Tammy Cundiff, Agent

State Farm Insurance
Special thanks to Tammy Cundiff, Agent with State Farm Insurance for partnering with Pounds Off Pulaski.  Tammy provided "The 50 Million Pound Challenge" pedometers, DVDs, and information as POP Point Incentive Prizes.

To learn more about what Tammy can offer you through State Farm Insurance, contact her at (606) 677-0000 or visit www.tammycundiff.com

Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

The speaker for Monday, February 4, will be Perry Brown, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  Dr. Brown’s program, “Me First,” will focus on the psychology of weight loss – why we do what we do and what we can do to start making healthier choices. 

Dr. Brown will discuss a number of issues, including: how our busy lives make us unhealthy and fat; the importance of a healthy balance in life and the importance of loving ourselves; the value of rest and exercise; and the importance of relationships and how they affect us.  He will also examine what happens when food is our drug of choice.

Please make plans to attend each Monday evening.  Weigh-ins will begin at 4:45 pm with the program following at 5:30 pm in the Conference Centers on the basement level of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.