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Craving Change ™ This is the first set of classes you should be starting with
(2.5 hours each session for 3 sessions, there is a $10 workbook fee)
• Learn about all the different reasons why people eat
• Learn how to cope with emotional eating.
• Learn how to feel more in control of your eating.
Modules One and Three (only available in Edmonton register through 780.401.BOOK)
*Module Two – Finding Balance: The Role of Calories in Weight Management (2 hours)
• Learn about the top 5 ways to lower calories and practice strategies in class.
*Module Four: Moving Matters – Including Physical Activity in Your Day (2 hours)
• Explore the benefits and barriers to being more active.
• Receive tips on how to get more physically active.
• Set your own personal activity goals.
Exercise Essentials
• For individuals already doing something for physical activity and want to advance.
• Learn the 3 major components of a well rounded exercise program: Cardio, Strength training and flexibility.
• Maintaining benefits with sample workouts, recording sheets, progressions and more.
• This class is suitable to those who have taken Module 4, and/or those who have a stable health condition.
*Module Five – Nutrition: The Truth about What Works in Weight Management (2 hours)
• Evaluate what you are eating and learn strategies that can help lower your calories.
• Explore how meal patterns, food choices and portion size affect calorie intake.
• Learn about which foods can help you manage your weight.
*Module Six - Nutrition: I Know I Should Eat Healthy, But How?
• Leave with tips on how to put your nutrition knowledge into practice.
• Explore the 4 P’s: plan, purchase, prepare, and pack.
*Module Seven – Nutrition: Eating Away From Home and During Special Occasions
• Learn how buffets, parties, vacation and holiday eating can affect calorie intake.
• Leave with strategies to minimize extra calories when eating away from home and during special occasions.
*Module Nine - Minding Stress: Reduce and manage your stress. (2.5 hours each session for 2 sessions)
• Define and become aware of the signs and impact of stress
• Learn about the body’s response to stress.
• Learn how to apply stress reducing strategies
• Understand the connection between stress and weight management
Label Reading
• We will be looking at fat, calories, sodium and fibre facts on food labels
• We encourage participants to bring in their own labels from commonly bought or consumed items they would like examined!