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Do you want to look great, have more self confidence, and create a lasting, healthy lifestyle?
Get ready to change your mind, body and life today!

The Y-Fit Program is for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you have some weight to lose, strength to gain, health concerns to overcome or are already in great shape; by combining nutritional education, continual motivation and optimum workouts all designed specifically with each individual in mind you can obtain a new level of fitness! This program offers a unique combination to help anyone obtain better fitness, health and wellness overall, along with our expert team of professionals backing you up to guarantee success!

Program Includes:

• 2 body composition tests
• Regular fitness assessments
• 7 training sessions each week
• 3 classes with a nutritionist
• An extensive wellness packet

Ages: 15 years and older
When: Kickoff week is January 8th-14th, Challenge starts January 16th; offering crossfit style classes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 6:30am-7:30am, 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday at 9:00am-10:00am. Drop in style, attend as many as you’d like.

Where: Most classes will be held at the YMCA in SLO at 1020 Southwood Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Contact: Fitness Director, Robert Beachler (805) 543-8235 rbeachler@sloymca.org
Y Members: $200
Community Members: $250

Registration Deadline Friday January 16th.
Late registrations cannot be guaranteed all materials and services of the program.

Y-Fit 2012 Flyer

10 Tips to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity!

1. Start your day with breakfast.
   Breakfast fills your “empty tank” to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night’s pizza!
2. Get Moving!
   It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
3. Snack smart.
   Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups – a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.
4. Work up a sweat.
   Vigorous work-outs – when you’re breathing hard and sweating – help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.
5. Balance your food choices – don’t eat too much of any one thing.
   You don’t have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and calcium from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out the Nutrition Facts Panel on food labels will help you get all these nutrients.
6. Get fit with friends or family.
   Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.
7. Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables.
   These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group. Bananas, strawberries and melons are some great tasting fruits. Try vegetables raw, on a sandwich or salad.
   
8. Join in physical activities at school.
   Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structures activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
9. Foods aren’t good or bad.
   A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part — or food — is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don’t forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, you don’t need a third.
10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
    Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous – try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods. You’ll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals – don’t try changing too much at once.

To see more information on the tips please visit http://www.fitness.gov/10tips.htm

1) ReThink Your Drink,

2) Eat Fresh, Snack Smart,

3) Gather Round the Table,

4) Get Up and Moving and

5) Move Together

The GOAL is to spark a community-wide effort to get healthy and active by encouraging individuals, families, and organizations to commit to a month of increased physical activity and/or healthy eating.

COMMIT by pledging to improve your and your family’s health TODAY by filling out this survey to be entered into a raffle for great prizes!

The Let’s Move SLO initiative was generously supported by the following partners: SLO County Community Foundation, Juiciful Creative, CenCal Health, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, French Hospital Medical Center, Athlon Health & Fitness, DASH Fitness, Equilibrium Fitness, and John Rogers.

Decorate your own reusable lunch bag! Take home a healthy lunch!

When and Where:

April 12, 2011 (Tuesday)
5:00pm–6:30pm
Kennedy Club Fitness SLO MultiPlex Clubhouse
188 Tank Farm Road
San Luis Obispo

Space is limited, call for reservations.

(800) 483-6387

www.SierraVistaRegional.com

Come join in on the fun for the 3rd Annual Cal Poly Midnight 5K Fun Run on Friday, November 19 at 12:00 a.m. If you missed last year’s run, you certainly don’t want to miss out this year! Have fun, get your glow on, and raise money for the Special Olympics.

featuring NADA RASTA and DJ Dirty Laundry
November 18 at 10:00pm – 1:00am
at Campus Market Plaza, Cal Poly

$20 covers glow in the dark T-shirt, registration, goodie-bag & donation towards Special Olympics

Not a runner? Come anyways! Set up a booth, volunteer or come hang out!
Games, food, costume contest & tons of prizes.

find more info on facebook www.facebook.com/calpolyfunrun
or REGISTER ONLINE at www.sosc.org/runcalpoly

A registration booth will also be at the UU
Nov. 8 and 15 12-2pm
Nov 16 10:30 -12:30

Questions? Call: (805) 544-6444
or
e-mail: sanluisobispo@sosc.org

At the stroke of 12, it is time to get your glow on!

The Turkey Trot is a fun run or walk race and is perfect for the entire family. Held at the San Luis Obispo County YMCA Fitness Facility, check in and registration begins at 8:00 am, and the run begins at 9:00. Prizes will be awarded to the overall finisher, the top three male and female finishers, as well as top youth (6-12), teen (13-17), senior (55 and older), and top three pets.  Register here!

Registration fees:

• • $20 Y Members
• • $25 Community Members
• • $15 Teens (13-17)
• • $10 Youth (6-12)
• • FREE for tots (5 and under)
• • FREE for pets (must be on a leash)

(There will be a $5 late fee for registrations received after Wednesday, November 12th)

Check-In and race day registration begins at 8 AM.

Award ceremony will begin at 10:30 AM.

San Luis Obispo County YMCA
Funds raised through the event will support YMCA Active Older Adults (AOA) Program to keep our seniors young and healthy in spirit, mind, and body throughout San Luis Obispo County. Your support can help us reach that goal.

2010 Turkey Trot Race Goal
We hope that this race will raise $2,000 to support the community building programs of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA. Your support can help us reach that goal.

HEAL-SLO is pleased to announce the 2010 Healthy Eating Active Living Summit—Healing our Community: Turning the Tide of Obesity. The summit will address the obesity epidemic and provide strategies for building a healthy community. Join us on October 22, 2010 to learn how we can work together to create and support healthy lifestyle choices in our community and beyond. The summit is free of charge and space is limited, so please register early. Please click on this link to register online.

Location:

Embassy Suites Hotel
333 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
phone: 805.549.0800 / toll-free: 800.864.6000
rooms: Slo Main, North & South

Agenda:

8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Light Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45  Opening Remarks – Penny Borenstein, MD, MPH, Health Officer, San Luis Obispo County

8:45 – 9:30  Prevention of Childhood Obesity: National Strategies and the CATCH Program

Steven H Kelder, MPH, PhD – Professor, Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health, Austin
Dr. Kelder will discuss trends in childhood obesity, causes of child obesity, give a review of the prevention evidence, and will give a description of the CATCH child health program.

9:30 – 10:15  California Campaign of Healthy Beverages: An Effective Obesity Prevention Strategy

Stefan Harvey – Assistant Director, California Center for Public Health Advocacy
Ms. Harvey will give an overview of soda consumption in California and its contribution to the obesity epidemic, and will describe the four components of the California Beverage Campaign. She will also lead a discussion of how to pursue city and county policies in San Luis Obispo County.

10:15 – 10:30  Break – Jump Rope Challenge, led by Matt Zolynsky

10:30 – 11:15   Santa Clara County – What We Accomplished

Lori Martin, M.S., R.D. – Nutrition & Wellness Manager, Santa Clara County Public Health Department
On May 11, 2010, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance which sets nutritional standards for restaurant food or beverages that come with toys or other incentive items. Lori Martin will discuss how this happened—the process, the challenges and the outcome.

11:15 – noon  Overview – Where was San Luis Obispo in 2007 and where are we now? Childhood Obesity Prevention Task Force 2007 Report & Recommendations

Joel Diringer, JD, MPH – Diringer & Associates
Janice Fong Wolf – Director of Grants & Programs, San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation

Local Panel:

1.  School Wellness Program at Lillian Larsen Elementary
Laverne Buckman – San Miguel Resource Connection
The San Miguel Resource Connection was one of the sub-grantees under The California Endowment grant. They have been working on school wellness at Lillian Larsen Elementary and will share highlights of their program including the Healthy Hornets, and recess before lunch.

2.  School Wellness Program at Oceano Elementary
Moyses Murguia – Oceano Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club were also a sub-grantee and they will share success from working at Oceano Elementary, including their school garden, walk and bike to school days, and chili con limon powder on the salad bar.

3.  Be a Health Hero! Preschool and K–2 Countywide Poster Campaign
Christine Enyart-Elfers – San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Public Health and the County Office of Education have developed four messages that will go out to all children and parents countywide from preschool to second grade. Christine Enyart-Elfers will share the posters and discuss the project.

4.  Jump roping, ReThink Your Drink, and more…
Jenifer Rhynes – YMCA
The YMCA has been involved in numerous obesity prevention projects in the past several years and Jenifer will share the successes the Y has found.

noon – 1:00  Lunch*

Implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Herb Schultz – Director of Region 9, US Department of Health & Human Services

1:00 – 1:30  Award Presentations – Frank Mecham, Chair, San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

HEAL-SLO Leadership Award / HEAL-SLO Innovation Award / HEAL-SLO Mentoring Award

1:30 – 3:00  Break Out Sessions

1.  Together We Can Build a Better Food System for San Luis Obispo County
Joseph McIntyre – President, Ag Innovations Network
Kim Pasciuto – Executive Director, Central Coast Agricultural Network
This dynamic and interactive session answers the question how can we make positive change for food eaters and producers in our area. You’ll get an overview of what the food system is, help us identify the key issues facing San Luis Obispo County, see case studies of what is working in other areas, and learn how collaboration by the stakeholders in the food system can lead to a better result for all.

2.  The Built Environment and its Role in Obesity Prevention
Jeffery Rosenhall, MA – California Active Communities
James Lopes, AICP – Department of Planning & Building, County of San Luis Obispo
Strategic (smart) growth policies aim to create compact, walkable and complete communities with lots of transportation choices besides driving. This session will focus on case studies that demonstrate how communities which utilize good principles of community design can help create health benefits, including reducing rates of obesity, increasing physical activity, and improving the environment.

3.  Worksite Wellness: How to Make your Work Environment Healthier
Dayna Ravalin, RD, CDE – Public Health, County of San Luis Obispo
Nick Duggan – Business Development Manager, American Heart Association
Nickole Sutter – Wellness Coordinator, City of San Luis Obispo
Cecilia Fontes – Benefits Coordinator, County of San Luis Obispo
Jessica Borja – Health & Wellness Coordinator, Lucia Mar School District
Statistics establish that 80% of illnesses and disease in the United States are preventable. This accounts for eight of the nine leading causes of death. More and more companies are turning to worksite wellness programs to help reduce absenteeism, reduce employee turnover, improve employee productivity and morale, and reduce healthcare claims. Learn what local employers are doing, and learn about low-cost resources that you can utilize on the job.

4.  Behavior Change: Research and Clinical Implications for Obesity Prevention
Suzanne Phelan, PhD – Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Cal Poly
Robert Wolff, MSW – Clinical Social Worker, Atascadero State Hospital
We all know what we should do—so why can’t we do it?  Learn about weight control strategies and what it takes to be successful at weight loss, including the phases of helping and applications for individuals, and families.  The session will discuss research in the field—as well as clinical applications including cognitive-behavior strategies and the role of hope and empowerment.

3:00–3:15  Break

3:15–4:00  Wrap Up – Convene back in Main Conference Room and report back from break out sessions

*Light breakfast and lunch prepared by Embassy Suites Chef Timothy Hulbert, who brings a wealth of knowledge of culinary delights from many different cultures. He promises the freshest produce from local Central Coast farmers, as well as, sustainable meats and seafood. His focus in 2010 is to provide healthy, flavorful dishes, while moving in the “green direction”.

Continuing Education Units

If you are a medical professional, you may request Continuing Education Units for attending the 2010 Healthy Eating Active Living Summit.

• Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 0857, for 6 contact hours
• Provider approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences BBSE #PCE 366 for  6 continuing education credit for MFTs and/or LCSWs.
• CPEs have been requested from the Commission of Dietetic Registration, the American Dietetic Association

CMEs for Physicians

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Institute for Medical Quality and the California Medical Association’s CME Accreditation Standards (IMQ/CMA) through the Joint Sponsorship of CME Consultants and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. CME Consultants is accredited by IMQ/CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Consultants takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

CME Consultants designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.

Event Sponsors:

The 2010 Healthy Eating Active Living Summit, Healing our Community: Turning the Tide of Obesity, is brought to you free of charge thanks to the generosity of our sponsoring organizations:

• HEAL-SLO: Healthy Eating Active Living San Luis Obispo
• The California Endowment
• San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation
• Juiciful: Creative Consulting
• Cal Poly STRIDE
• The San Luis Obispo “Y”

And event partners:

• Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
• SLO County Bicycle Coaltion
• United Way of San Luis Obispo County
• RTA
• San Luis Obispo Transit

Printable Agenda and Registration Materials:

If you prefer, you can click on the link below to download all registration materials and fax your application to: (805) 781.1235.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Kathleen Karle at: (805) 781-4929.

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Slow down on fast foods. Choose meals with 500 calories or less. Eat out less often. Look for the caloric values of your favorite foods at this website – http://www.calorieking.com!

Cut back on screen time. Limit time spent watching TV, playing video games and recreational computer use to less than two hours daily or 10 hours per week.

Fill up on fiber. Eating more fiber may help lower calorie intake and promotes good intestinal health. Aim for 25 – 30 grams of fiber per day. Add one high fiber food per week. Look at food labels and choose products that have at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. Include foods that contain 8-12 grams of fiber per serving to your diet: high fiber cereals, beans, berries, figs, and bran.

Break the Fast and do not skip meals. Those who skip breakfast are more likely to overeat later in the day.

Eat a colorful mix of vegetables and fruits each day. Vegetables and fruits of different colors provide fiber, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals that help keep you healthy. For good health eat colorful fruits and vegetables such as spinach, kale, collards, mustards greens, eggplant, carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, berries, mangos, apricots, apples, plums and tomatoes.

Spare the fat. Fat is high in calories. A serving of fat is one (1) teaspoon, which looks like one (1) thumb tip. Keep your portions to only 1 -2 thumb tips per meal. Healthy fats include avocados, and olive, canola, flax and peanut oil, which provide heart-healthy fats as well as vitamins.

Snack wisely. Choose snacks that are low in fat (< 3 grams/serving) and low in calories (< 100 calories).  Good snack ideas include carrots, a piece of fruit, string cheese, yogurt, light popcorn, frozen fruit bars, and frozen bananas.

Don’t drink your calories. Eliminate high calorie drinks such as fruit juices, sodas, blended coffee drinks, energy and sports drinks. Switch to water, low fat milk, seltzer water, and black tea and coffee.

Move it: Adults–exercise ½ hour to one hour daily for good health.  Children need at least 60 minutes of exercise each day.

Maintain a healthy weight

Extra weight may put you at higher risk for:

• Type 2 Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Cancer
• Sleep Apnea
• Gall Bladder disease
• Arthritis
• Infertility
• Osteoarthritis

Check your weight status

Check you weight status and learn what a healthy weight is at http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi

Life is a journey that must be taken one healthy step at a time.

Compliments of French Hospital Medical Center Nutrition Department