The Valley Hospital - The Paramus Weight Loss Challenge

In partnership with the Paramus Health Department and Goldâ€™s Gym of Paramus, the Paramus Weight Loss Challenge (PWLC) motivates the community to lose weight and improve overall health through a goal-oriented, supportive and educational approach. The focus is on achieving a team goal so that everyone can contribute to a cumulative weight loss goal of the entire town. The 12-week campaign includes weekly weigh-ins, health education, supportive and educational classes, free screenings such as cholesterol and diabetes A1C and raffle prizes as incentives.

What is it?

In partnership with the Paramus Health Department and Gold’s Gym of Paramus, the Paramus Weight Loss Challenge (PWLC) motivates the community to lose weight and improve overall health through a goal-oriented, supportive and educational approach. The focus is on achieving a team goal so that everyone can contribute to a cumulative weight loss goal of the entire town. The 12-week campaign includes weekly weigh-ins, health education, supportive and educational classes, free screenings such as cholesterol and diabetes A1C and raffle prizes as incentives.

Who is it for?

Residents and employees of Paramus

Why do they do it?

The program was created to motivate town residents to improve health and address obesity contributors through motivation, support and health education.

Impact

The first year of the program, more than 120 people participated and lost a total of 605 pounds. The second year of the program was even more successful with nearly 190 participants and a total weight loss of 770 pounds.

Contact: Jasalyn DeRyke
Health Educator
Telephone: 201-291-6264
Email: jderyke@valleyhealth.com

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