Points Opportunity!

It's time to test your knowledge!

After watching Club Fit 24's video about Exercise for Beginners, answer the following for a chance to earn 1 point.  When working out, when is the best time to stretch?

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on March 3 and earn 1 point if you're correct!
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Exercise for Beginners

Aaron Belcher, D.C., owner of Belcher Chiropractic and Club Fit 24, along with Club Fit 24 trainer, Chris Hisle, discuss many important factors to consider as someone beginning an exercise program.

Points Opportunity!

It's time to test your knowledge!

According to Dr. Brown's presentation, Transactional Analysis states there are three parts of each person's personality: parent, adult and ________.

Post your answer as a comment before the weekly meeting on March 3 and earn 1 point if you're correct!
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The Psychology of Weight Loss

Perry Brown, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist’s program, “Me First,” focuses on the psychology of weight loss – why we do what we do and what we can do to start making healthier choices. 

Don't Forget!

The psychology of weight loss to be discussed at POP meeting Monday

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

The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, in the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Conference Center on the basement level of the East Tower.

Dr. Brown will discuss a number of issues, including: how our busy lives make us unhealthy and overweight; 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.

The Unconventional Home Gym

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 aren't 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.

LCDHD's Unconventional Home Gym

Special thanks to our Community Partner, Lake Cumberland District Health Department, for this helpful 4 part video series.  You can find this, and lots more information on healthy living, by visiting their website at www.lcdhd.org

"Some complain they can’t afford a gym membership or their neighborhoods are not safe for walking, jogging or biking.  The 'Unconventional Home Gym' series teaches you how to exercise from your home utilizing common house hold items."

BONUS Points Opportunity!

Comment with your favorite Unconventional Home Gym exercise and earn 1 point!

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To earn more POP Points!

• Earn 10 points for each completed exercise tracker card completed with our Community Partners
• Earn 5 points for weighing-in AND attending Weekly Meetings
• Earn 2 points for weighing-in weekly before meetings or at Community Partners
•  Earn 1 point for online activity on the Blogspot

Just for fun - earn one point for sharing something encouraging to other POP participants in the comments on this post! 

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Don't Forget!

The meeting for Monday, February 3, will be  "Healthy Eating".

The Pounds Off Pulaski speaker for Monday, February 3, will be Edith Lovett, Family and Consumer Science Agent, at the Pulaski County Extension Service.  Edith’s program will focus on Healthy 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. Lovett will also discuss portion control and give easy tips to help participants learn to use the “My Plate” tool for more nutritional meals.

“This week in addition to the weigh-ins and our program with Edith Lovett, we will announce our 1^st and 2^nd prize money for both male and female winners, based on the highest percentage of weight lost,” said Susan Ramsey Wilson, director of marketing and community relations at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.  “Weigh-ins will begin at 5:00, and Dr. John C. Mobley will be available from 5:15 until program time at 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions POP participants may have.  We will also be awarding our POP incentive prizes.”

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!)