Welcome to Javea U3A weight loss support group.
Are you like me struggling with the motivation to start controlling your weight even though you know you will very soon feel healthier and happier?
Well, it’s hard doing it alone and a support group is a tried and tested way to get you started and keep you on track as you share good weeks, or support on bad weeks because there’s a good chance someone else in the group is struggling with the
same thing.
We are not setting daunting final goal weights within the group. We are all individuals so you might want to lose a dress/trouser size, or aim for 5-10% of body weight. According to Mayo Clinic, a safe rate of weight loss is approximately 1 to 2 pounds per week or 8 to 16 pounds in a two-month period.
How will it work?
Come along to you first meet up and sign up for a one-off fee of just €5 which pay for quality scales initially, then healthy treats at future meetings.
Setting Goals: At you meeting you’ll have the opportunity to set realistic and achievable 2 -month goal. At each weekly weigh in you will be encouraged to think about your achievable goals for the week ahead. Reached the weight you set, then come along for a monthly meeting to keep you on track.
Weigh-In: You will be weighed at every meeting allowing you to track your progress over time. You will have the option to weigh in privately, the only other person who sees your weight is your group leader. Tracking you will encourage to fully track calorie intake by daily weighing/measuring and tracking calorie intake. Do this and you will be better able to see and lean what works best for you. Your group leader uses the free app My fitness pal (https://www.myfitnesspal.com)
Group discussion This is a support group and it has been proven that those who stay after the weigh in sharing experiences, asking questions, and offering support to fellow members will lose more weight than those who don’t. Feel free to participate in the discussion as much or as little as you feel comfortable.
When and where
18.00- 19.00 each Thursday Your group leader will host the meeting at her home located in the Cansalades area of Javea.
Group capacity 20
Contact Suzanne Campbell by email: weightwatchers@u3ajavea.com
