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November

Thursday, November 1st:
 Kick Off – Everyone can be a “Loser”.  This seminar will feature information on: working out to lose weight, making behavioral changes and eating right.  Part of the seminar will include a panel of professionals who will answer your questions. 

Speakers:
Reid Morrissey,
Grand Itasca Physical Therapist,
Valerie Plackner,
Registered Dietitian, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital
Lisa Randall,
Life Coach, Nortway Group

Time and place:
6:00 PM - Itasca County Family YMCA Multi-purpose room

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Thursday, November 13th:
Choices NOT Goals - the Internal Motivators -"What is your goal for exercise this month?"  "How many pounds do you intend to lose in the next 6 months?" For many people, those words bring up feelings of obligation and past failure.  What if the thought of behavior change produced joy and pleasure instead of dread?  Spend your noon hour looking at a perspective shift around exercise and eating with life coach Kathie Allen.

Speaker:
Kathie Allen,
CPCC, ACC co-owner of NorthWay Group, a company that helps individuals and groups realize their fullest potential.

Time and place:
12:00 PM - Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

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Monday, November 26th
Workout to Lose – Great information on working out to lose weight and the importance of all the components of fitness.

Speakers:
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Physical Therapy Department

Time and place:
6:00 PM - Itasca County Family YMCA Multi-purpose room

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December

Thursday, December 6th
Eat Local, Eat Healthy, Eat Safe - Food that is produced locally is generally fresher, more nutritious and better tasting than food produced and shipped in from across the country.  As well as providing a wider variety of foods for a healthy diet, locally grown food avoids disease or chemical contamination that occurs in some mass-produced foods.  A nutritious, well-balanced diet promotes well-being, fitness, and weight loss.

Speakers:
Linda Halcón,
PhD MPH RN Associate professor and  chair of the Integrative, Global, and Public Health Cooperative of the University of  Minnesota’s School of Nursing

Time and place:
7:00 PM -Grand Rapids Area Public Library

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Thursday, December 11th
Healthy Holiday Meal Makeover - Make your holiday season a healthy one by creating delicious, healthy dishes.

Speakers:
Valerie Plackner,
Registered Dietitian, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hosp.
Dorrie Lisle,
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Physician Assistant & Nutritionist

Time and place:
12:00 PM - Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

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January

Tuesday, January 8th
Medical Complications of Obesity - A panel of physicians from Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital will discuss the medical complications of being overweight.

Speakers:
Medical staff & Nurse Educators from Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

Time and place:
12:00 PM - Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

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Monday, January 14th
Quick, Nutritious Meals for the Family on the Go – Don’t just feed them anything; make it something tasty and healthy!

Speakers:
Gail Pollard,
Nutrition Education Assistant, U of M Extension

Time and place:
6:00 PM - Itasca County Family YMCA

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Tuesday, January 15th
Health Promotion Clinic– Don’t just feed them anything; make it something tasty and healthy!

Speakers:
Public Health Staff
(must call 327-2941 to make an appointment)

Time and place:
4:00-6:00 PM - Itasca County Health & Human Services

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February

Monday, February 28th

(earlier topic repeated in an evening session)

Medical Complications of Obesity - A panel of physicians from Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital will discuss the medical complications of being overweight.

Speakers:
Medical staff & Nurse Educators from Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

Time and place:
6:00 PM - Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital

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Friday, February 29th
Leap to Success Celebration - celebrate your (and the communities) success with a delicious healthy meal prepared by Chef Fuller.  Everyone who has lost any amount of weight will receive one coupon which can be used for a chance to win one of the door prizes (extra coupons earned from attending seminars can be used for more chances to win door prizes) and a Great Winter Meltdown t-shirt.

Speakers:
Browse through a resource fair with representatives from many groups and organizations that represent ways to stay active in Itasca County.  

Time and place:
6:00 PM - Itasca Community College

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