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St. Joseph Hospital - Lighten Up Nashua
Lighten Up Nashua is a free, online weight-loss program for the community designed to motivate individuals and teams to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle. Participants register online and log their weight and fitness activities each week. They also can access educational resources, such as free healthy recipes and meal plans, cooking videos, exercise tips, and information on local events like nature hikes and exercise classes. Kickoff events are scheduled at the start of each 12-week session with gifts to registrants. More than $1,000 in total prizes are awarded each session.
What is it?
Lighten Up Nashua is a free, online weight-loss program for the community designed to motivate individuals and teams to focus their energy on achieving a healthy lifestyle. Participants register online and log their weight and fitness activities each week. They also can access educational resources, such as free healthy recipes and meal plans, cooking videos, exercise tips, and information on local events like nature hikes and exercise classes. Kickoff events are scheduled at the start of each 12-week session with gifts to registrants. More than $1,000 in total prizes are awarded each session.
Who is it for?
Greater Nashua residents who want to lose weight, have fun and win prizes on their way to achieving a healthier lifestyle
Why do they do it?
Obesity was identified as a top concern in the community in the Greater Nashua Community Health Needs Assessment.
Impact
Since the program began in 2012, approximately 1,765 participants have lost more than 5,400 pounds.
Contact: Kathy Cowette
Director, Planning & Marketing
Telephone: 603-882-3000
Email: kcowette@sjhnh.org
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