POP Overview

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2016 COMING SOON!

Monday at the Final Weigh-In you will also be receiving your POP t-shirt and another special gift!
We can't wait to see you!

FINAL WEIGH-IN!

WE WANT YOU TO COME TO:

The FINAL WEIGH-IN for Pounds Off Pulaski

MONDAY, MARCH 30

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Basement Level – East Tower

(Look for directional signs)

We’ve had another great Pounds Off Pulaski year . . . thanks to you!  Now the time has come for the final weigh-in . . . and we’re all excited to see the final results! Just a few reminders:

• We will award 1^st Place and 2^nd Place male and female winners with cash prizes: $500 for first place and $300 for second place.  The winners will be individuals who have lost the highest percentage of their body weight. 
• In the event of a tie, the prize money will be divided.
• Winners must certify that they have not used diet pills, diuretics (unless prescribed for a medical condition), or laxatives (as a form of weight loss); that they have not had weight loss surgery within 1 year of the start of the challenge; and they did not have weight loss surgery during the challenge.
• 1^ST and 2^nd Place Prizes will be awarded at the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at The Center for Rural Development.  The meeting begins at noon.  Winners will be the luncheon guests of Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
• At Final Weigh-In, all POP participants will receive a POP T-Shirt and an insulated bag -perfect for taking to a picnic, family gathering,   or transporting  healthy foods home from the grocery. J
• Please bring any additional Exercise Trackers with you to Final Weigh-In on March 30. At that time, we will compile your POP Points and provide you with any earned incentive prizes.

Of course, everyone wants to know who the winners are – and I’ll send out an email to all POP participants after the winners have been announced.  Along with that email, I will be including a brief survey about POP.  Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so we can see what you liked . . . what you didn’t like as much . . . and what we can do to make this a better experience for you!

We’ll look forward to seeing YOU on Monday, March 30.  PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR POUNDS OFF PULASKI BOOK with you!

Test Your Knowledge!

After watching the What Should I Eat Now video, answer the following for a chance to earn 1 point.  

Post your answer as a comment before the final weigh-in Monday, March 30 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!)

How many grams of fiber should you try for each day?

What Should I Eat Now?

Special thanks to Cynthia Hatcher, Dietician from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for all of the useful information about healthy food choices!

Don't Forget Monday's Meeting!

Unconventional Home Gym – Monday’s POP topic

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 16 will focus on exercise.  Patricia Burton, Lake Cumberland District Health Department Health Educator III, will give helpful hints on exercising in your own home.  The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Conference Center on the basement level of the East Tower. 

Some people are concerned because they can’t afford a gym membership or they may feel their neighborhoods are not well-suited for walking, jogging, or biking.  But, there are still some great, creative ways to maintain a good exercise regimen.

Patricia’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.

Don't forget Monday's meeting!

Monday’s Pounds Off Pulaski program: “Why Do I Overeat?”

This week’s Pounds Off Pulaski meeting will feature a presentation by Perry Brown, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist. 

"Why Do I Overeat?" This is a question that people may ask themselves over and over again.  Dr. Brown will help us to answer this important question by explaining the psychology of overeating – why we do what we do and what we can do to start making healthier choices. 

The program will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Conference Center on the basement level of the East Tower.  Weigh-ins, will begin at 5:00.

An experienced Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Brown earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky.  He has been in practice for more than 35 years, and for the past eleven years, has been working with various bariatric programs throughout Kentucky. In this capacity, he has performed nearly 8000 psychological evaluations of candidates for bariatric surgery, which has given him keen insight into the problems associated with overeating.

At the POP meeting, Dr. Brown will focus on various factors that may contribute to overeating,  including: upbringing, need for emotional comfort, culture and media, drive for pleasure and stimulation, as a form of rebellion, as a means of control, as a way of achieving safety and protection, and as a way of filling a void in our lives.

“This is last month of the challenge,” said Susan Ramsey Wilson, director of marketing and community relations at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  “We are so proud of our POP participants and how much progress they have made toward living a healthier lifestyle.  It’s exciting to see such great results!”  

Test your knowledge!

After watching the Club Fit video about, answer the following for a chance to earn 1 point.  

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on Monday, March 9 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!)

When should you stretch?

Club Fit Video

Special thanks to Chris and Eli from Club Fit for all of the useful information about safely exercising.

We apologize that the question and answers session is not included in this video due to poor audio quality.

Come join us tonight!

Exploring Ways to Get Fit at POP Meeting Monday, March 2

The Pounds Off Pulaski (POP) meeting for the Monday, March 2, features several instructors from Somerset Family Fitness Center (SFFC) who will help us explore many exciting opportunities to get more fit. 

The POP meeting will be held in the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Conference Center on the basement level of the East Tower.  Weigh-ins begin at 5:00 p.m. with the program to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Special guest speakers for the evening include: Trudy Lonesky, Sherrye Tucker, Jeannie Carr and Jenny White.  Trudy is a certified Beach Body instructor who also leads the Insanity program at SFFC.  She will be discussing “Clean Eating.” 

Did you ever think about trying yoga?  Yoga is a great way to gain flexibility and strength and to improve balance. Instructor, Sherrye Tucker, will provide some great information about the many benefits of Yoga, and will demonstrate some of the yoga positions.

Jeannie Carr, a certified personal trainer, will discuss how having a personal trainer helps us to stay safe and achieve our fitness goals.  Jenny White, a certified Silver Sneakers instructor and Water Aerobics instructor, will provide information about the benefits of water exercise and the Silver Sneaker program.

Test your knowledge!

Sorry for the delay on this!

After watching Edith Lovett's video about Healthy Eating, answer the following for a chance to earn 1 point.  

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on Monday, January 26 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!)

Which type of soup is a healthier, lower-calorie option - cream based or broth based? 

My Feet Hurt - What's weight got to do with it?

How does your weight affect your feet? Find out at Monday’s POP meeting.

“My feet hurt! What’s weight got to do with it?”is the topic for the Monday, February 23, Pounds Off Pulaski (POP) meeting. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Conference Center on the basement level of the East Tower.

Special guest speaker for the evening is Pamela Jensen-Stanley, DPM,  Cumberland Foot & Ankle Center, 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.

Jim Sheridan, a Certified Pedorthist, will be joining Dr. Jensen-Stanley.  Sheridan, who has strong emphasis in athletics and is extensively trained in biomechanics and gait analysis, will also provide important information for attendees.

At the conclusion of the program, attendees will have the opportunity to win a pair of shoes or OTC inserts and free and gait analysis evaluations.

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.

Cancelled- Monday, February 16

We want you to be safe! Due to the forecast for Monday, the POP weigh-in and weekly meeting has been cancelled.

Interested in walking or running?

We know you're looking for new ways to get fit!

Check out the Lake Cumberland Run/Walk Series: Journey To Fitness to stay up to date on upcoming races and earn POP Points for participating in the events!

www.lcrws.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcrws

Healthy Eating - Edith Lovett

Healthy Eating
Edith Lovett,

Family & Consumer Science Agent at Pulaski Co. Extension Service

Download the documents used in Edith's presentation HERE.

Resolution Solution

Don't forget to join us for the weekly POP meeting! These meetings are open to anyone looking for information about maintaining a healthy weight - not just for POP participants.

This week's presenter will be Cathi Roskind, RN, CBN and Program Director at Commonwealth Bariatric Center.  She will be discussing "Resolution Solution".

http://lakecumberlandhospital.com/Articles/resolution_solution.aspx

It's time to test your knowledge!

After watching Dr. Mobley's video about Inspiring You to Reach Your Goal, fill in the blanks for a chance to earn 1 point.  

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on Monday, January 26 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!)

__________  ___________ has overtaken tobacco as the number one cause of preventable death in the United States.

Technical Difficulties

We apologize for the technical difficulties with the video of Dr. Mobley's presentation.  The link has been updated and you should now be able to view the video.

Tonight's weekly meeting

Edith Lovett to discuss Healthy Eating at January 19 POP meeting

The Pounds Off Pulaski speaker for Monday, January 19, will be Edith Lovett, Family and Consumer Science Agent, at the Pulaski County Extension Service. 

Lovett’s program will focus on Health Eating.  She will provide important information on choosing healthy foods as well as learning how to recognize and compare unhealthy foods with healthier, lower calorie alternatives. She will also discuss portion control and give easy tips to help participants learn to use the “My Plate” tool for more nutritional meals.

During the 12-week POP challenge, weekly meetings are held each Monday with weigh-ins at 5:00 p.m. and the program to follow at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Centers on the basement level of the East Tower at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  These meetings are designed to provide support, information, and helpful tools to help participants keep on track so they can reach their personal goals. 

To help make the challenge more fun, incentive prizes are provided by POP Community Partners to participants who reach certain goals, based on the accumulation of POP Points.  Participants can earn points by:  attending weekly weigh-ins at the hospital; attending the weekly informational meeting; completing exercise trackers; watching the weekly program on the blog; and completing bonus point opportunities on the blog.

“We encourage participants to bring their filled exercise tracker cards certified by our fitness partners to the Monday night meeting so they can be included in their incentive point count,” said Susan Ramsey Wilson,  LCRH director of marketing and community relations.

In case you missed it...

Weight Loss: Inspiring You to Reach Your Goal
John C. Mobley, M.D., F.A.C.S. - Weight Loss Surgeon

Download the PowerPoint here!

Our first weigh-in and weekly meeting will be this Monday, January 12.

Don't worry! There is still time to register for Pounds Off Pulaski! You may register from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Already registered? Come track your weekly progress with the weigh-in from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and stay for the program, featuring Dr. John C. Mobley, weight loss surgeon.

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We can't wait to see you Tuesday!

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