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Comments will be left unpublished and will only be used to tally votes.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