"Two Great Programs; One Healthier You" to be offered locally in 2024

Haxtun Health and Phillips County CSU Extension partner up to bring you Two Great Programs; One Healthier You, in 2024.

Revitalize your New Year with a dynamic infusion of health and wellness! Haxtun Health and CSU Extension have joined forces to present not just one, but two extraordinary programs designed to propel you toward your aspirations in 2024. Beginning in January 2024, the Haxtun Health Weight Loss Program will seamlessly intertwine with CSU Extension’s “A Healthier Weigh,” ensuring a comprehensive and enriching journey towards wellness and weight loss. Embrace the opportunity to enroll in either program independently or for an unparalleled wellness adventure, seize the chance to enroll in both programs. Your path to a healthier you awaits.

The Haxtun Health Weight Loss Program is a free program beginning Jan. 18 to energize your new year. Guided by Wendy Evans MSPT and Jenn Bott RN, a NASM Certified Wellness Coach, the program unfolds weekly over 12 weeks at the Haxtun Community Center, each session lasting 60 to 90 minutes.

Building upon the groundwork laid by Haxtun Health Care Team members KrisAnna Teel, Haley Edwards and Jenn Bott, this course delves deep into fundamental aspects of weight loss. Participants explore topics such as defining healthy eating, tailored exercises for weight loss, fostering a healthy mindset, understanding supplements, the influence of hormones on hunger, sustaining motivation, diverse diet strategies and the research substantiating various approaches.

For added benefit, an optional exercise component follows each educational lecture, providing participants a glimpse into diverse exercise styles integral to a weight loss journey.

To secure your spot and gather more details, visit HaxtunHealth.org or reach out to Wendy at [email protected] or 970-774-6123, extension 1481. Hurry, as space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come basis. Once the class reaches capacity, registration will close. Transform your lifestyle with the Haxtun Health Weight Loss Program.

“A Healthier Weigh” program, sponsored by Colorado State University Extension in northeast Colorado counties, allows for a fun, supportive environment with online educational lessons, step competition, wellness challenges and an activity competition across multiple counties. This health and fitness program focuses on increasing activity, making wiser food choices, and living a healthier lifestyle.

The program costs $40 per person with opportunities to compete in adult teams of four, teams of two or as an individual. A Healthier Weigh kicks off at the beginning of January across six different counties in northeastern Colorado. Phillips County will weigh in starting the week of Jan. 8. During weigh-ins, participants will use the InBody scanner, which is a sophisticated machine that provides feedback on your weight and breaks down your body analysis – body fat, water, lean muscle mass, BMR and segmental strength. Phillips County weigh-in will be available in multiple locations from Jan. 8-12. A Healthier Weigh program officially starts on Monday, Jan. 15.

Participants will earn points throughout the 12 weeks for recorded activities and completed lessons on health and nutrition, available on the Golden Plains Area Extension website, via email or in print form. Weekly weights will not be taken, but a participant check-in will occur at the six-week mark. Cash prizes will be given at the conclusion of the challenge.

Start putting a team together today. Invite your family members, friends, co-workers, community organization members or church groups to join.

To learn more or to sign up for the 2024 “A Healthier Weigh” challenge, contact your local extension office today. CSU Phillips County Extension - Stephanie Starkebaum at [email protected] or (970) 854-3616.

Programs at a glance: Together, these programs offer a comprehensive approach to weight loss and overall well-being. Whether you want to learn about healthy eating, get active or find a supportive community, there’s a program here for you. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to start your year off right.

Haxtun Health Weight Loss Program:

• Free 12-week program: Led by experts Wendy Evans and Jenn Bott, this program dives deep into healthy eating, exercise, mindset and more.

• Weekly In-Person sessions: Learn new skills, get motivated and enjoy optional exercise classes.

• Fitness Assessment, weigh-ins and body analysis with InBody: get personalized feedback to track your progress.

• Starts Jan. 18: register now — space is limited.

CSU Extension “A Healthier Weigh”:

• 12-week fun and supportive online program: step competition, wellness challenges, optional fitness assessments, complete five of the 24 health-focused lessons and win cash prizes.

• Team up or go solo: choose from an individual, a pair of two, or a team of four registrations.

• Fitness assessment, weigh-ins and body analysis: get personalized feedback to track your progress.

• Starts Jan. 15: sign up today.