Honorary Chairperson: Mrs. Jenny Sanford, first lady of South Carolina
What: This is a 12 week weight loss and activity program with participants divided into
teams. Each team has a personal trainer to help them achieve permanent lifestyle changes. There is also weekly education with the program nutritionist, physician, and psychologist. MUSC Healthy Charleston Challenge is in support of the Healthy South Carolina Challenge to promote health and wellness in S.C. Participants should be 25+ pounds overweight and in need of permanently changing lifestyle habits for decreased risk of chronic disease.
When: The next program begins September 2009
* Pre and Post testing – one week before official weigh-in
* Nutrition and educational meetings once per week- Thursday evenings
* Wellness Center Membership included for length of program
* Team building activities and group workouts offered
* Some workouts can be done at home, outside, and in any fitness centers.
* It is important to be available on Thursday evenings. Other activities will be
planned by the trainers or staff throughout the week.
Where: MUSC Wellness Center – 45 Courtenay Dr. Charleston, SC
How to sign up: Applications available July 2009 -www.musc.edu/hsc or at
the membership desk at the Wellness Center.
Applications will be reviewed and accepted based on need for lifestyle change.
Fee: Non-member $300.00/ Member $150.00/ Student $125.00
You must be serious and ready to commit to weight loss through lifestyle change
Questions: Janis Newton 792-4141 newtonj@musc.edu
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