Educational Sessions

Throughout the 10-week program, weekly 30-minute educational programs will be presented on a variety of health topics. All educational sessions will be held on Tuesdays each week at noon and again at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise designated. The 2009 sessions are: June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, and August 11. Mark your calendar! Remember to send as many as can attend (but a minimum of one) team member to each of the educational sessions. The presence of a team member at each educational session is mandatory to remaining eligible for the competition.

Date June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Topic/Speaker/Handouts Heart Healthy: Sharon Mader, OSU Extension Office, Sandusky County A Plan for Good Health and Build Your MyPyramid Why We Eat More than We Think: Sharon Mader, OSU Extension Office, Sandusky County Portion Poster The Power of Three Checklist Half-Plate Rule The 2008 Big Loser: Richard Keiser Walk On Inspirational Video Local Leading the Way on Weight Loss News Messenger story 7/8/2009 Whole Grains: Marcia Jess, OSU Extension Office, Ottawa County Benefits of Whole Grains How to Buy Whole Grains Whole Grain Recipes Leslie Meyer, Memorial Health Care System Label Reading 101: Nancy Brown, Dietician, Memorial Health Care System Exercise Myths and Q & A on Exercise: Jana Martin, Certified Personal Trainer The Other Kind of Exercise-Tai Chi/Yoga: Lisa Shuey, YMCA Group Exercise Instructor Office Yoga Tips Tai Chi for Arthritis Breathing for Relaxation Inspirational Before and After Weight Loss pics: Visit YouTube.com and search on dancem89 Thanks to Memorial Hospital for sponsoring both prizes and Leslie Meyer and dietician Nancy Brown as guest speakers for this competition.

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