EEH “Jumpstart” program helps people meet weight loss goals

Edward-Elmhurst Health invites people who are interested in taking charge of their health and losing weight to join a virtual information session to learn more about the Jumpstart Your Health program.

Jumpstart Your Health is a virtual year-long, group lifestyle change program designed to help people lose weight, increase activity and prevent disease. This program utilizes Group Lifestyle Balance™, a research-based curriculum that helps individuals make lasting lifestyle changes, develop healthy habits and help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The program consists of 22 one-hour virtual group classes with a registered dietitian/trained lifestyle coach. The classes include education on nutrition, physical activity and behavior modification, and instruction in self-monitoring of weight, food and activity.

Attendance at a free virtual information session is required before enrolling in Jumpstart Your Health.

The program is headed by Julie Sanfilippo, RD, LDN, who is certified as a master trainer through the American Association of Diabetes Educators. She emphasizes Jumpstart is not just about weight management.

“While we cover nutrition and exercise, the focus is on learning a new lifestyle,” says Sanfilippo. “We also cover such topics as stress management and becoming more active.”

Jumpstart Your Health is for anyone over the age of 25 looking to lose weight and take charge of their health. A one-year commitment is required. There is a one-year program fee of $249. Attendance at class is a key indicator of success in the program.

Call 630-527-6363 to register. For more information, email jumpstart@eehealth.org or visit www.eehealth.org/classes-events.