What our participants have to say...
"I would like to take this time to let you know how lucky I feel that my daughter Marissa was able to find a program like Healthy LIFE. While I explained to her that this is not a weight loss program—it instills healthy life values and tools—she still lost 15 pounds (while growing 2½ inches) and lost 10 percent body fat in the first year (8 percent in the first 6 months). She now uses the tools that she has learned in the program on a daily basis and is totally aware of what she is eating without being afraid of gaining weight. One of my favorite classes was the day we discussed “dot days” which showed both Marissa and me that there will be days when you will not always eat as healthfully as usual, but it will be easy to get right back on track. I wish more people had a pediatrician like we have who are aware of programs like this so that when a parent comes to them with a concern; they know where to send them. When I took Marissa to the pediatrician in June of 2005 I asked him for some help with her weight because she gained 20 pounds each year for the past three years. He gave The Healthy Life Program brochure and I called immediately from my cell phone. I can’t say enough about Dr Anhalt, Dr. Debra Gill, Mitch, Sean, and Reid. I feel as if not only has my Marissa gotten the tools she needs for living a healthy life, but she has also gained so much support. I know she will continue to get the support she may need in the future. I can tell you that this program has changed our whole family. In order for our daughter to be successful, we, as a family, decided that we needed to eat more healthfully and eat the same foods as she. As her parents, we have given her a gift, and that
gift is a Healthy Life. I would recommend this program to anyone
and everyone as I have seen a dramatic difference in our eating
and thinking patterns. This program could change so many children’s
lives if given the opportunity. It would be wonderful if the epidemic
of child obesity would disappear. Thank you for this program, and
for changing our lives, I will always be truly grateful. “My son Brandon used to gain 15 pounds every
9 months. This program helped him stop the cycle of weight gain
and actually lose weight, lost fat and improve his self- esteem.
These past 6 months, I am very happy with his accomplishments,
the program, and everyone involved.” “The Healthy LIFE program proved to be successful for us during the 6-month period. We learned the skill of how to choose healthier foods. Physical activity is emphasized and encouraged. These two components, healthier foods and physical activity will result in weight loss, which we have seen in our daughter. Self-esteem and self-confidence improve immensely
when your child’s body image changes for the better. Another
positive note was that the group of children all have similar
weight issues and have the same emotional feelings. They express
their feelings and concerns in a group setting and this is very
helpful. What some of our parents reported as their child’s “Biggest Success” in the program • My child has been more active and more conscious about food choices To learn more, contact our Program Coordinator at
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