Bristol & Warren, RI health education & wellness program to be held at organic supermarket.
January 4, 2007 (Press Release) --
Bristol, RI January 6, 2007— First Step Health Education & Wellness Center and The Market at Cutler Mills announced today that they have partnered to offer, Why Weight, a unique onsite health education and weight loss program.
Why Weight has been designed to help participants understand and utilize the basics and yet most commonly overlooked aspects of active living and good nutrition.
“We’re really excited about partnering with Cutler Mills for the Why Weight program. The market is the perfect environment to learn about food since everyone has to visit once a week anyhow. In addition, Cutler Mills Market shares a similar philosophy and supports healthy nutrition by carrying a large selection of “whole” foods, foods that have very little if anything added to them, the very foods that First Step recommends. “ Said Todd Schmenk, Director of First Step Health Education & Wellness Center
The 12-week Why Weight program fee is $225.00 and is taught by local health professionals. The program includes weekly group meetings and support at the Cutler Mills Market, daily journal and program materials, discounted access to local fitness centers, a 10% discount at The Market for the duration of the program, Glycemic index education and personalized nutritional support, One 45 minute session with a registered dietitian, and a half-hour session with a personal trainer.
At the end of this 12-week course, participants will walk away with knowledge and habits that can easily be integrated into their lifestyle in a way that adds up to create lasting effect
About First Step Health Education & Wellness Center
Located in Bristol, RI First Step Health Education & Wellness Center provides health and wellness programs, such as weight loss and stress management, for individuals and businesses. Unlike any other health services company in Rhode Island, First Step utilizes an Integral approach offering classes and customized programs that are designed to result in reduced insurance costs for businesses and sustainable healthy lifestyles for individuals. In addition to a registered dietician, First Step is overseen by health professionals with a combined 45 years experience in community health, nutrition, fitness and diabetes education. http://www.firststepwellness.com/ 401-396-9331.
Why Weight has been designed to help participants understand and utilize the basics and yet most commonly overlooked aspects of active living and good nutrition.
“We’re really excited about partnering with Cutler Mills for the Why Weight program. The market is the perfect environment to learn about food since everyone has to visit once a week anyhow. In addition, Cutler Mills Market shares a similar philosophy and supports healthy nutrition by carrying a large selection of “whole” foods, foods that have very little if anything added to them, the very foods that First Step recommends. “ Said Todd Schmenk, Director of First Step Health Education & Wellness Center
The 12-week Why Weight program fee is $225.00 and is taught by local health professionals. The program includes weekly group meetings and support at the Cutler Mills Market, daily journal and program materials, discounted access to local fitness centers, a 10% discount at The Market for the duration of the program, Glycemic index education and personalized nutritional support, One 45 minute session with a registered dietitian, and a half-hour session with a personal trainer.
At the end of this 12-week course, participants will walk away with knowledge and habits that can easily be integrated into their lifestyle in a way that adds up to create lasting effect
About First Step Health Education & Wellness Center
Located in Bristol, RI First Step Health Education & Wellness Center provides health and wellness programs, such as weight loss and stress management, for individuals and businesses. Unlike any other health services company in Rhode Island, First Step utilizes an Integral approach offering classes and customized programs that are designed to result in reduced insurance costs for businesses and sustainable healthy lifestyles for individuals. In addition to a registered dietician, First Step is overseen by health professionals with a combined 45 years experience in community health, nutrition, fitness and diabetes education. http://www.firststepwellness.com/ 401-396-9331.
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