I went to the senior center for lunch today. It only costs $1.25 for a balanced meal. We had baked chicken, turnip greens, small piece of cornbread, and some fruit cocktail along with butter milk. I brought water with me since I don’t like butter milk.
I found out today the center has received a grant for healthy living. Let’s Get Fit In 2009 …..Tennessee Shapes Up is the title of the program.
The program starts tomorrow. The best part is the program is FREE. I’ve got to be there tomorrow at 9:30 am for pre-screening. This will include height, weight (ugh), blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol. The program is going to run for 8 weeks. It will focus on nutrition education and exercises. There is a gym and workout room in the community center upstairs which we will be able to use for free as well. At the end of the 8 weeks there will be a post-screening to determine the health improvements.
I’m looking forward to participating. I’m not sure how many I eat lunch with are interested in this class. Most of them are quite a bit older than me (67+ years). Although most are over weight like me, they don’t care to make any lifestyle changes. I am bound and determined to lose this weight!!!!
I’ll write more about this program when I get home tomorrow.
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That sounds like a wonderful program! More than anything, determination is the key, so here’s to your success in the 8 weeks to follow!
It’s great to see that so many people are thinking about their health right now. Let’s just hope that people realize that you can’t just do it in January! It’s got to be all year long!
It’s got to be all year long! That sounds like a wonderful program!
Let’s Get Fit in 2009!!
This is good to hear. Getting out of the house and trying new things while meeting new people is a great way to get active.
Good choice staying away from the Butter Milk! Might as well eat ice cream if your going to drink Buttermilk. Funny they would serve it at such an event, but thats the western diet for you. Always trying to pack extra animal-based calories into your meals.
Wow ,wonderful program!…your success in the 8 weeks to follow!, Off course ” determination is the key “……..:)
Wow good luck!! You’re determination is inspiring