Beat the Holiday Bulge!

Did you know that between Thanksgiving and New Years we put on about 5-10 pounds? "Beat the Holiday Bulge" is the solution to eating better and keeping up your activity.

Object of the program is to maintain your weight within one pound over the holidays. There will be 3 Initial weigh in locations and times. The Final weigh in will be in January. You can win a Get Fit Festus T-shirt and chances to win other great prizes.

November 3, Tuesday: Jefferson County Family YMCA from 2:00pm-9:00pm

November 5, Thursday: Jefferson Regional Medical Center from 9:00am -4:00pm. Located in the Outpatient Rehab Department.

November 7, Saturday: Immanuel Lutheran Family Life Center 9:00am - 12:00noon.

Located at 221 Brierton Lane, Festus

Cost is $10.00 to register at each location. For any questions or more information call Andy at 933-1603 or 933-1401 or email at aheld@jhsmo.com.

Obstacles

Obstacle #5

I'll probably hurt myself if I try to be more physically active.

Try this...

Consult with a health professional or educational material to learn how to exercise appropriately considering your age, fitness level, skill level, and health status.

**adopted from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/barriers.html

Obstacles !

Obstacle #4

I have so much on my "to do" list already, how can I do physical activity too?

Try this...

Plan ahead. Make physical activity a regular part of your daily or weekly schedule by writing it on your calendar. Keep the appointment with yourself.

**adopted from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/barriers.html

Obstacles !

Obstacle #3

I'm so tired when I get home from work

Try this..

Schedule physical activity for times in the day or week when you feel energetic.

**adopted from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/barriers.html

Obstacles

Obstacle #2

I don't have anyone to go with me.

Try this...

Develop new friendships with physically active people. Join a group, such as the YMCA or a hiking club.

**adopted from http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/barriers.html