Step up to Scale Down

As the time draws closer to setting those New Year’s resolutions (or maybe a better term, ‘goals for the year’) remember that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Wise County is launching Step Up & Scale Down, a new 12-week weight management program to help with your efforts.

The series will kick off Tuesday, January 8 at the Extension office located at 206 S. State Street in Decatur.  Classes will be held from 12-1 pm for twelve consecutive Tuesdays.  “Step Up & Scale Down is a great program to do with a friend or family member. 

            The program will consist of weekly lessons to help participants move toward a healthier weight. The twelve sessions include: Scale Down by Setting Goals, Step Up to a Healthy Plate, Scale Down by Label Reading, Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning, Scale Down with Moves to Lose, Step Up Your Hydration, Scale Down by Finding your Motivational Mojo, Step Up to Healthy Snacking, Scale Down with a Colorful Plate, Step Up to Successful Socializing, Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers, and Step Up and Celebrate. 

            The Step Up & Scale Down program is based on the USDA 2010 Guidelines, which is intended to help Americans choose a healthful eating plan. 

            Cost for the 12-week program is $25 which includes all course materials.    Pre-registration is available by contacting the Wise County Extension Office at 940-627-3341.