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The Greater Lowcountry Shrinkdown has Beaufort County residents shedding the pounds.
As we find ourselves in 2007, the steps we are going to take to keep our New Year’s resolutions quickly form a strict outline in front of us. If you’re like over 50% of Americans, your resolution probably revolves around losing weight. That percentage, by the way, is only slightly less than the number of Americans who have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions by February. So what can you do to keep yourself on track for a healthier you?
One way to battle the bulge, and to join in making Beaufort County a slimmer place to live, is to participate in the Greater Lowcountry Shrinkdown.
Beginning on January 8th, and continuing until March 10, The Shrinkdown will allow participants to embark on a FREE nine-week health living awareness program target at obesity and related diseases.
It all starts with the initial weigh-in on January 8 at USCB’s New River campus from 12:30-7 p.m. Those who register will be weighed and given the Health Living Guide along with some starter materials to help them begin living a healthier life.
From there, weigh-ins will be held each Friday at a variety of locations across the Lowcountry. Here on Hilton Head, weigh-ins will be at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, but a full list of locations is available on the Web site. In addition to weighing in, participants can speak with a counselor or attend a series of lectures each week. Called “Health Talks,” these weekly seminars will cover topics from weight loss to overall wellness.
The results of each weigh-in will be collected and made available on the Web site. This will both allow participants to track their weight loss individually and allow anyone to track how much weight we, as a county, have lost.
It all ends March 10 with the Shrinkdown finale featuring fun, prizes and recognition.
The Greater Lowcountry Shrinkdown is a joint effort of the YMCA of Beaufort County, Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, Coastal Carolina Medical Center, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, USCB, Hargray and Together for Beaufort.
To register, or to learn more about the program, visit www.greaterbeaufortshrinkdown.com.
