UT Extension offering free weight management program

UT Extension- Haywood County is teaming up with Le Bonheur Community Outreach and the local YMCA to offer Tennessee Shapes Up - a FREE program that teaches participants ways to shape up for better health!

Here’s the scoop:

· The first session will be held on Monday, April 24th at 6:00 pm at the Brownsville YMCA.

· The class will meet on eight consecutive Monday evenings at the same time and location. Sessions will include tips on healthier eating; samples of delicious snacks; physical activity instruction and encouragement for people of ALL sizes and fitness levels; and practical advice for reaching or maintaining a healthier weight.

· Optional physical activity sessions, based on walking, will be offered to participants who are interested in exercising as a group.

· Every person that enrolls in the class will receive FREE health screenings from Le Bonheur during the first meeting and final meeting of the class.

Everyone must pre-register! Call the Extension Office at 772-2861 to register.

Class size is extremely limited, so register ASAP!

This program is offered through the Healthy Communities Access Program