Bariatric Center Georgetown Community Hospital

Goal Getters and Back to Basics

2013 Support Group Schedule

Date

Time

Topic

May 14th

6:00 pm

Back to Basics - Evening Edition

Join us for a refresher course in the basics of Bariatric Nutrition. With warmer weather comes ballgames and barbeques, ice cream and sweet iced tea, and lots of opportunities to let old eating habits slip back into your daily routine.

Cindy Jester, MS, RD, LD, will lead this course and you'll leave with a better understanding of how to make better choices and better habits.

June 13th

2:00 pm

Back to Basics - Environmental Control

A huge part of maintaining success is planning and preparing for it. That means surrounding yourself with the tools you need to be successful. Join us in our office at 2:00 pm and Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW, will take you into our kitchen for a lesson on the right and wrong ways to stock up for success.

July 9th

6:00 pm

From the Garden to the Table; Savoring the Bounty of Summer

Join Joann in our office for a cooking demo featuring the freshest produce available. Fruits and vegetables are so important in being healthy; healthy; dont neglect these powerful foods. instead, learn how to incorporate them into your every-day diet.

August 12th

2:00 pm

Back to Basics: Budget Bariatrics

It's a common complaint we hear, "It's so hard to eat healthfully on a budget!" We don't accept this as an excuse to eat unhealthy foods on a regular basis. Come learn how to make the most of your grocery dollars!

September 9th

6:00 pm

Pack a Protein Lunch: High Protein Meals for On-the-Go People

Let's face it; we will always have to make choices about what we eat. We know that eating high-protein foods is important, so come learn about preparing meals that really give you a protein boost.

Come to our office at 6:00pm.

October 14th

2:00 pm

Back to Basics - Focusing on the Math

We've all heard that weight loss comes down to calories in vs. calories out. But all calories are not created equal! come listen to Cindy Jester, MD, RD, LD, teach about the numbers of weight loss and the formulas that work best.

November 28th

8:00 am

Meet me at the Turkey Trot

Physical Activity is a HUGE factor in losing and maintaining weight loss. Start training for your very first 5K in the spring, and by Thanksgiving, you'll be ready to walk or run 3.1 miles and still have the energy to cook your Thanksgiving meal.

Join Joann at Keeneland at 8:00 am. This even requires pre-registration and there is a fee. Please plan to pre-register and pay before arriving at the race.

December 16th

2:00 pm

Back to Basics - Handling Holiday Stress and Eating

It's that time of year! Filled with love, joy, and...STRESS! Dr. Lisa West-Smith will help you figure out the best way to handle your stress load so you can actually get to enjoy the holiday season.

Meet us in our office at 2:00pm.

Date	Time	Topic
May 14th	6:00 pm	Back to Basics - Evening Edition Join us for a refresher course in the basics of Bariatric Nutrition. With warmer weather comes ballgames and barbeques, ice cream and sweet iced tea, and lots of opportunities to let old eating habits slip back into your daily routine. Cindy Jester, MS, RD, LD, will lead this course and you'll leave with a better understanding of how to make better choices and better habits.
June 13th	2:00 pm	Back to Basics - Environmental Control A huge part of maintaining success is planning and preparing for it. That means surrounding yourself with the tools you need to be successful. Join us in our office at 2:00 pm and Lisa West-Smith, PhD, LCSW, will take you into our kitchen for a lesson on the right and wrong ways to stock up for success.
July 9th	6:00 pm	From the Garden to the Table; Savoring the Bounty of Summer Join Joann in our office for a cooking demo featuring the freshest produce available. Fruits and vegetables are so important in being healthy; healthy; dont neglect these powerful foods. instead, learn how to incorporate them into your every-day diet.
August 12th	2:00 pm	Back to Basics: Budget Bariatrics It's a common complaint we hear, "It's so hard to eat healthfully on a budget!" We don't accept this as an excuse to eat unhealthy foods on a regular basis. Come learn how to make the most of your grocery dollars!
September 9th	6:00 pm	Pack a Protein Lunch: High Protein Meals for On-the-Go People Let's face it; we will always have to make choices about what we eat. We know that eating high-protein foods is important, so come learn about preparing meals that really give you a protein boost. Come to our office at 6:00pm.
October 14th	2:00 pm	Back to Basics - Focusing on the Math We've all heard that weight loss comes down to calories in vs. calories out. But all calories are not created equal! come listen to Cindy Jester, MD, RD, LD, teach about the numbers of weight loss and the formulas that work best.
November 28th	8:00 am	Meet me at the Turkey Trot Physical Activity is a HUGE factor in losing and maintaining weight loss. Start training for your very first 5K in the spring, and by Thanksgiving, you'll be ready to walk or run 3.1 miles and still have the energy to cook your Thanksgiving meal. Join Joann at Keeneland at 8:00 am. This even requires pre-registration and there is a fee. Please plan to pre-register and pay before arriving at the race.
December 16th	2:00 pm	Back to Basics - Handling Holiday Stress and Eating It's that time of year! Filled with love, joy, and...STRESS! Dr. Lisa West-Smith will help you figure out the best way to handle your stress load so you can actually get to enjoy the holiday season. Meet us in our office at 2:00pm.