Springville Road Library's Body Changers Helps Participants with Healthy Lifestyle
by Kelly Laney, Springville Road Regional Branch Library
Body Changers is a group of folks who meet every Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Springville Road Regional Branch Library.
It was formed by a volunteer, working with a staff member, who wanted to promote healthy dietary choices and offer encouragement to people who are trying to manage their weight. Using the library resources, participants weigh in privately, then enjoy a short presentation on some topic related to cooking, exercise, food plans, shopping, and making healthy choices. Members of the group share success stories and even, occasionally, pitfalls and setbacks. Group members can take turns presenting a program, but it is not necessary to share; everyone is invited to come and listen. Sometimes outside speakers are brought in to focus on specific aspects of weight management. Members set their own goals and choose their own food plans, are encouraged to consult with their doctors before starting any weight management program, and celebrate each other’s successes.
Body Changers follows the Coffee, Conversation and Crafts program which meets at Springville Road Library at 11:00 a.m. every Monday, and many of the people in the first group stay for the second. Recent topics have been growing and using herbs to add flavor to recipes, interpreting food labels, the Ketogenic Diet, and portion control. No food plan or diet is recommended over another, but books on specific food plans are available for check out. Incentives are available for successful attainment of specific goals.
For more information, please call Kelly Laney at the Springville Road Library Adult Department, 205-226-4083. Visit the BPL events calendar to see dates for upcoming programs.
Body Changers is a group of folks who meet every Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Springville Road Regional Branch Library.
It was formed by a volunteer, working with a staff member, who wanted to promote healthy dietary choices and offer encouragement to people who are trying to manage their weight. Using the library resources, participants weigh in privately, then enjoy a short presentation on some topic related to cooking, exercise, food plans, shopping, and making healthy choices. Members of the group share success stories and even, occasionally, pitfalls and setbacks. Group members can take turns presenting a program, but it is not necessary to share; everyone is invited to come and listen. Sometimes outside speakers are brought in to focus on specific aspects of weight management. Members set their own goals and choose their own food plans, are encouraged to consult with their doctors before starting any weight management program, and celebrate each other’s successes.
Body Changers follows the Coffee, Conversation and Crafts program which meets at Springville Road Library at 11:00 a.m. every Monday, and many of the people in the first group stay for the second. Recent topics have been growing and using herbs to add flavor to recipes, interpreting food labels, the Ketogenic Diet, and portion control. No food plan or diet is recommended over another, but books on specific food plans are available for check out. Incentives are available for successful attainment of specific goals.
For more information, please call Kelly Laney at the Springville Road Library Adult Department, 205-226-4083. Visit the BPL events calendar to see dates for upcoming programs.
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