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12 Lessons of Wellness and Weight Loss Program includes 12 relevant lessons for today's consumers who want to lose weight. They just need your guidance for better food choices and a little more activity. Breaking down the huge topic of weight loss into 12 lessons brings you many opportunities. Keep them returning for more education; keep them on track; and maybe even have a little fun with competitions! You can use the 12 Lessons over a month, a few months or even a year. This is volume 1 - we do have volume 2 for even more!

Now you can finally have a complete weight loss program for your employees or clients. We have included every topic they will need to be a "loser". Putting a goal like weight loss into 12 easy lessons is a winning idea for you, your employees and clients.

Lesson programs with multiple lessons puts your attendees in the habit of coming back to class for your knowledge and support: 

• A multiple lesson program builds consistent change. 
• They learn important topics really well with one good lesson each session; no more cramming! 
• Group programs can make weight loss education more affordable for individuals and at the same time bring more money into your practice.
• If you are an employee-based facility, having a program for everyone promotes teamwork and success!
• And if you are creating an online program, this will provide valuable content that is electronically ready! 

Lauren Hatcher, MS, RD, LDN, CWPC, LiveWell Carolinas, used the 12 Lessons of Wellness and Weight Loss to create a custom program for her hospital employees.  "A total of 3102 employees participated in the weight loss challenge. They lost 9530 pounds in 10 weeks - that is like losing 63.5 people who weigh 150 pounds each! 481 employees lost 5% and 123 teams participated with 12 of them achieving 5% weight loss or more as a team." Food and Health Communications created custom online materials for Lauren with her logo and she purchased all 24 lessons and used them online - employees watched PowerPoint shows and received emailed handouts each week plus handouts were stored in the intranet library, too. Way to go Lauren and CHS for LiveWell Carolinas!

This 12 lesson plan for weight loss breaks a difficult goal into 12 easy lessons that are relevant for today's consumer and up to date with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.

With the 12 Lessons of Wellness and Weight Loss, you receive: 

• 12 PowerPoint shows that each have over 30 slides with speaker's notes (over 360 slides with photos, illustrations and professional layout)
• PLUS a comprehensive Leader Book and Guide that is 184 pages that includes 12 sets of handouts
• PLUS 12 Posters that are 18X24 and laminated (shipped options) 

ALL for less than $29 per lesson! Imagine how much time it would take you to make these handouts and slides? Our professional editor, chef, graphic artist and dietitian have each worked hard so you don't have to!

Each PowerPoint  presentation is 30+ slides so the length is perfect for lunch and learn type sessions or scenarios where you have to get a few key lessons across quickly. Each show contains speaker's notes AND...

• There are 12 lessons and they are flexible - teach one per day, one per week, one more month - any way you like.
• All lessons follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are kept up to date - you can ask for digital updates anytime.
  
• Use the leader guide to create contests and incentives for each lesson - make it fun!
• Use the PowerPoint shows or handouts in the lunchroom, classroom, your office or on an intranet 
• Use the lessons in online education programs!
• Lessons are made for today's time-pressed consumer who often has very rich food choices everywhere - fast food, coffee shops, the snack cart, parties, grocery stores, gas stations and more.
• Portion control, beverage calories, calorie density, eating breakfast and dining out prove to be very modern topics that are relevant.
• Food log lessons by Victoria Shanta Retelny, MS, RD show real-world before and after examples for many lessons.

12 Lessons of Weight Management Bundle - Volume 1:

• Lesson 1 - Do you need to lose weight? This first lesson provides a guide for evaluating health and weight status through measurements of waist circumference and or BMI.
• Lesson 2 - Want to Lose Weight? Burn More Calories than You Consume! This section includes straightforward and balanced strategies for losing weight and establishing a healthy diet.
• Lesson 3 - Feel Full on Fewer Calories: Think "Choose Right" not "Diet" - Here we explore calorie density and the importance of making wise choices when it comes to food.
• Lesson 4 - Exercise to Lose and Control Weight - This lesson explores another vital aspect of a healthy lifestyle: physical activity. It offers plans to begin a sustainable exercise program and strategies for fitting physical activity into a busy schedule.
• Lesson 5 - Portion Control: Don't Go Overboard - This section offers ways to control portions and avoid overeating. It explores the reasons for moderation and the dangers of ignoring portion size.
• Lesson 6 - There's Lots of Good Reasons to Eat Breakfast - What nutrition education would be complete without an exploration of breakfast, which many people consider to be the most important meal of the day? Here we explore aspects of a healthy breakfast, quick/portable options for breakfast on the run, and how to lower breakfast calories.
• Lesson 7 - Cooking is the Better Weigh - This lesson outlines the health benefits of cooking at home while also providing resources, tips, and tricks to cook in a simple, healthy way.  It offers everything from strategies for stocking your kitchen to quick, easy recipes to try at home.
• Lesson 8 - Dining Out: Do It the Smart Weigh  - But what about those times when you end up in a restaurant? This section explores dining out danger zones, a guide to healthy fast food options, and strategies to keep in mind when ordering a theoretically healthful meal.
• Lesson 9 - Don't Drink Your Calories - This lesson is a wake up that shows calorie consequences for beverages that are huge and full of fat and sugar. Here we take a serious look at the calorie to nutritional value ratio of a wide variety of beverages. Which should be consumed in small doses? Which should be avoided entirely? Find out in this chapter of the 12 Lessons guide.
• Lesson 10 - Be Carb Smart - Learn the truth about carbohydrates! This lesson reviews which carbs have nutritional value and which aren’t worth the calories. It also takes an in-depth look at whole plant foods and other preferred carbohydrates.
• Lesson 11 - Snacking Smart: Think Out of the Bag - We have to talk about snacking - it can make all the difference if done right. The intelligence doesn’t end with carbs! This section explores the value of healthy, timely snacks. In addition to reviewing the components of delicious and healthy snacks, it also looks at the health and metabolic benefits of various meal schedules.
• Lesson 12 - Lower Fat for Better Weight Control - Fat can be one sneaky macronutrient. Here, we evaluate different kinds of fats, find hidden fat sources, and share strategies for sidestepping excess and/or unhealthy fats.

Choose the format that is right for you:

Shipped Bundle - Most popular choice; we do all the printing and CD burning for you PLUS you get the beautiful poster set: 

• 184 page Leader Book with organizer plus leader/activity guides and handouts for all 12 lessons 
• CD with 184 page Leader eBook, 110 page participant eBook (just lessons/handouts) and 12 PowerPoint shows that are 30+ slides and speaker's notes
• 12 large color posters that are 18X24 and laminated - one for each lesson
• $345 (save $530 by purchasing the bundle versus separate lessons!)
• Add participant workbooks for just $9 - call us to add this to your order; ask about bulk discounts

Shipped JUMBO Bundle - Great for large organizations (you can add more workbooks if you need them): 

• 2 printed leader books 184 pages with leader/activity guides and handouts
• 100 printed participant workbooks that are 110 pages (lessons/handouts only)
• 2 CDs with Leader eBook and 12 PowerPoint shows that are 30+ slides with speaker's notes
• 12 large color posters that are 18X24 and laminated - one for each lesson
• $999 (save $835 with this bundle versus separate lessons)
• Add participant workbooks for just $9 - call us to add this to your order; ask about bulk discounts

Download Light - Digital format to save money and DIY for printing and CD burning: 

• Leader eBook that is 184 pages of leader/activity guides plus handouts for each lesson
• Participant eBook 110 pages that is handouts/lessons only for each participant
• 12 PowerPoint shows that are all 30+ slides with speaker's notes
• $235 for digital files only - save $293 by purchasing the bundle - this is less than $21 per lesson
• You can add the posters as a separate purchase for $99 if you want them - see 12 Lessons Poster Bundle at the bottom of this page 
• Add 110 page participant workbooks for just $9 - call us to add this to your order; ask about bulk discounts

This customer-friendly program, by Food and Health Communications, is great for a 3 to 12-month worksite wellness/weight management incentive program and contest. Digital files, posters and CDs are ready now. Our new books will be back from the printer by the end of September - order now for priority shipping.

How can you apply this program to your own?

• Teach a new, timely weight management lesson and skill each month (or week).
• You can also use topics individually for wellness programs, health fairs, classes, counseling and more.
• All topics support the messages given in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate - you are always up to date.
• Topics chosen are meant to support today's consumer so they can make better choices in their fast-paced lifestyles. 
• Many do not take the time to eat breakfast or cook and they eat on the run with a see and stuff as you go plan - big mistake! 
• Many consumers are overwhelmed with large portions, refined carbohydrates and no education about the calorie density of foods or the value of fiber-rich foods. 
• They do not exercise or realize the benefits of being more active and less sedentary. 
• Calories are hidden everywhere in decadent convenient foods that were once sold in smaller portions and as infrequent treats. 
• These lessons, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate will instruct and motivate in a positive manner for better health and weight.  

Learning objectives and goals for all 12 lessons:

1. Do I need to lose weight?
2. How to lose weight over the long term and keep it off?
3. Why I want to cook more at home? What should I make?
4. Why I need to make better choices when eating out and how to do that?
5. Beverages have calories, too?
6. Why is moving better than sitting?
7. What is calorie density, how to categorize foods by calorie density using a go, caution and stop approach
8. Preferred carbohydrates versus refined carbohydrates 
9. Fat is calorie dense, where is it hiding?
10. I can snack better - what is a healthy snack?
11. Eating breakfast and making healthful breakfast choices is a good idea!
12. Why is portion control important? What are things I must know and remember?

What did we update in summer of 2010? 

• All PowerPoint shows are updated.
• New posters include: portion control, breakfast, snacking, calorie density, exercise, and beverage.
• Leader and attendee books are NEW and content is updated for the Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate. 
• To purchase updates from a previous package use the "Free Update" link at the bottom of the page. 
• Digital updates are free 
• and the Shipped Packages are 50% off if you purchased this package before which is a great deal for a brand new book, CD and poster set. 

Here is what other customers are saying about this product:

I have enjoyed your 12 Lessons of Weight Loss materials and have used the Portion Control DVD with my groups in our multidisplinary Bariatrics program. Randall Feezell. M.D. 

Attached are our overall stats for the 10 week program.  We had optional onsite weigh ins at about 14 locations (about ½ of participants did this)  but “Educational” materials (almost entirely your stuff) was provided online on our internal website for our locations spread far and wide around the Carolinas. 3102 employees lost 9530 pounds and now we are on our next set of 12 lessons. Thanks!  Lauren Hatcher, MS, RD, LDN, CWPC

The presentation gives a great general overview of what healthy ideas need to be followed. We have added a show-and-tell portion to demonstrate what the lesson details. What might be nice to include in the presentation is more case studies as we went through each of those with our group and also look at more comparisons - people learn more when they can see the data in their own life. Including more numbers and comparing food products (and then we can bring in the example products) would assist in digesting the material better. Overall a great product for us with little extra input needed. Nice to have the framework done!

The handouts for your programs have been great. Thank you!

Materials have been very helpful and informative.

Thank you for such a thorough and concise product! We received an abundance of positive feedback from those we presented the material to, and we will continue to utilize the courses. Krista Bobo.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the wonderful added tidbits you are constantly sending us.  The information is always useful, current, and fun.  I recently purchased the wellness/weight management program from you and my boss (a nurse/educator) is still raving about how fantastic and versatile the program is.  I am so anxious to start using it come Sept.  So, thank you again, for the amazing job you do to keep us timely with our nutrition messages. Jane Hackett, MA, RD, CDE, LD

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