Points Opportunity!

It's time to test your knowledge!

According to Cathi Roskind's presentation, Obesity is a disease of excess ___ storage.

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on February 3 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!)

Change: Lifestyle changes...Lifelong

"Change: Lifestyle changes...Lifelong"

Cathi Roskind is an experienced registered nurse, having earned her degree in 1995.  Her special interest in bariatrics led her to become a certified bariatric nurse, who is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as well as a member of ADMBS Practice Analysis Task Force for Bariatric Nurses.  Cathi has worked as a bariatric nurse since 2001. 

Bonus Points Opportunity

Time for some bonus points!  Like our Facebook page and then post a comment on this Blogspot post and earn 1 additional POP Point!  http://www.facebook.com/LakeCumberlandHospital

Comments will be reviewed and validated before points are awarded. Be sure to include your name!

Don't Forget!

The meeting for Monday, January 27, will be  "Change: Lifestyle Changes...Lifelong".

Cathi Roskind is an experienced registered nurse, having earned her degree in 1995.  Her special interest in bariatrics led her to become a certified bariatric nurse, who is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) as well as a member of ADMBS Practice Analysis Task Force for Bariatric Nurses.  Cathi has worked as a bariatric nurse since 2001. 

Cathi’s program, “ Change: Lifestyle Changes . . . Lifelong” will provide important tools for POP participants to be successful in their quest to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle.  Her program will cover the basics of obesity and the creative steps to take to achieve weight loss and keep the weight off.  She will discuss important tools such as realistic goal setting, journaling, and how to recognize and overcome eating triggers.  

POP Points Opportunity!

It's time to test your knowledge!

According to JR Smith's presentation, there are three aspects to your success with weight loss.  Fill in the blank:

1. Mental, psychological & spiritual
2. Nutritional
3. ________________________.

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on January 27 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!)

Doing What's Not Been Done

J. R. Smith, medical exercise specialist and owner of Fit Maxx Functional Fitness and The Wellness Clinic.

Smith’s program, “Doing What’s Not Been Done” focuses on a new start for POP participants and will help them to create a balance in life with exercise/strength training, good nutrition, and S.M.A.R.T. planning.  Learn how to set doable goals and plan for success in the POP program.

Don't Forget!

This week’s program features one of the POP community partners, J. R. Smith, medical exercise specialist and owner of Fit Maxx Functional Fitness and The Wellness Clinic.  Smith’s program, “Doing What’s Not Been Done” will focus on a new start for POP participants and will help them to create a balance in life with exercise/strength training, good nutrition, and S.M.A.R.T. planning.  He will discuss how to set doable goals and plan for success in the POP program.

Monday Meetings

POP Points Opportunity!

It's time to test your knowledge!

According to Dr. Mobley's presentation, a normal weight identical twin will out live his morbidly obese identical twin by ______ years.
Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on January 20 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!)

The Obesity Epidemic - Any Hope?

"The Obesity Epidemic - Any hope?".

John C. Mobley, M.D., bariatric surgeon

A Laurel County native, Dr. Mobley received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  He completed his internship and a residency in general surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Mobley is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and of the American College of Surgeons.

Time is running out!

Time to register is running out!

Tonight is the final opportunity to register for Pounds Off Pulaski! Please join us this evening at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in the basement.

Registration and weigh-ins will begin at 5:15. Dr. John C. Mobley, bariatric patient and bariatric surgeon, will be the guest speaker for tonight's program, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Thanks to our partners!

As POP participants, we encourage you to check out the great offerings from our Community Partners!  The special promotions are located in the front of your POP booklet you received, or will receive, at your initial weigh-in.

Don't forget Monday's meeting!

The meeting for Monday, January 13, will be  "The Obesity Epidemic - Any hope?".

John C. Mobley, M.D., bariatric surgeon, will be the first speaker of the series.  His presentation, “The Obesity Epidemic – Any Hope?” will provide important information for POP participants to help them get off to a good start on their journey to a healthier lifestyle and a lower body weight.  The program will begin at 6:00 p.m.

A Laurel County native, Dr. Mobley received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  He completed his internship and a residency in general surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Mobley is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and of the American College of Surgeons.

Still time!

There's still plenty of time to register for the Pounds Off Pulaski weight-loss contest! Visit the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, register online at http://somersetpulaskichamber.com/ or come to the initial weigh-in tonight at The Center for Rural Development from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Is tonight inconvenient for you? No worries! You can also register and weigh-in at the first Weekly Meeting on Monday, January 13 at the hospital.  Weigh-ins will begin at 5:15 pm and the program will begin at 6:00 pm.

POP is just around the corner!

There's still plenty of time to register for the Pounds Off Pulaski weight-loss contest! Visit the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, register online at http://somersetpulaskichamber.com/ or come to the initial weigh-in tomorrow at The Center for Rural Development from 10:00-11:45 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m., or 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Discounted registration ends today!

There's still time to register and save $5!  Register today at The Chamber of Commerce or online by visiting The Chamber of Commerce's website and your cost is only $20!

Questions about POP?

Register today and save!

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:

Pounds Off Pulaski Online Registration

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