Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Rusk County, Texas Department of State Health Services-Rusk County, and Rusk County L.E.A.N. Coalition would like to announce the kick-off of the Step Up & Scale Down Program.<\/p>\n
Classes will begin tomorrow, September 10th, at 6 p.m. in the Rusk County Extension Office Meeting Room, 115 East Fordall Street, in Henderson.<\/p>\n
Classes will be held each Thursdays for 12 weeks (except for the week of Thanksgiving).<\/p>\n
Step Up & Scale Down is a great program to do with a friend or family member as it is always easier to reach your goals when you have additional support.<\/p>\n
The program consists of weekly one hour lessons featuring different speakers each week to help participants move toward healthier weight and includes a weekly weight check-in, weekly challenge to stay the course, Dinner Tonight! healthy recipes and tips, exercise resources, and a weight loss planner.<\/p>\n
The 12 sessions include: Scale Down by Setting Goals; Step Up to a Healthy Plate; Scale Down by Label Reading; Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning; Scale Down with Moves to Lose; Step Up Your Hydration; Scale Down by Finding Your Motivational Mojo; Step Up to Healthy Snacking; Scale Down with a Colorful Plate; Step Up to Successful Socializing; Scale Down By Knowing Your Numbers; and Step Up and Celebrate.<\/p>\n
The Step Up & Scale Down program is based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines, which are intended to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan. Step Up & Scale Down is a research-based program that has proven success in weight management and building healthy lifestyle habits.<\/p>\n
For more information and to register for the free program, please contact the Liz at the Rusk County Extension Office (903) 657-0376 or Debbie McCoy-Rusk County Health Coordinator at (903) 655-0280.<\/p>\n
Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.<\/p>\n
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