The #1 most often made New Year’s resolution is to lose weight. It is no wonder – the percentage of people in the U.S. who are overweight or obese has grown steadily over the past 20 years. Here at the City of Saint Paul, this is our employees’ top health risk. In fact, 80% of our employees were identified as being overweight or obese.
Healthy Saint Paul has made it a priority to support employees’ New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. Find out what’s available to help reach a healthier, new you goal.
Healthy Saint Paul is offering the following options to support you in reaching your weight loss goals:
Lose Weight in 8 Challenge
Competition is sometimes just the motivation people need to reach their goal. The Lose Weight in 8 Challenge will begin January 19. It will motivate and inspire you with engaging online tools, tips and trackers to help you be successful. Plus, great prizes will go to the winners!
Weight Watchers at Work
Current meetings are held on Thursdays in the basement of City Hall from 12-1 p.m. A $10/month subsidy is available for up to 6 months. Want to start a Weight Watchers Group at your worksite? Contact for more information. A minimum of 20 people is needed to start a group.
E-Weight Loss
Offered through HealthPartners, this online coaching program offers support and education to people with a weight loss goal.
Other places for support and information on losing weight:
Express Fitness offered by St. Paul Parks and Recreation: a low cost, 2 hour drop in class, offered exclusively at El Rio Vista recreation center located in the Wellstone building at 179 East Robie in St. Paul. The class consists of core, balance, strength, endurance and cardio activities combined with a nutrition plan. Contact the El Rio Vista for more information.
HealthPartners’ A Call to Change…Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Weight – phone-based program. www.healthpartners.com/portal/3107.html.
Local hospitals and clinics that specialize in weight loss.
Best websites to help you stay focused on your weight-loss and fitness goals.
(Best of all, these websites are completely free to use.)
www.Myfitnesspal.com
www.FitDay.com
www.Sparkpeople.com