Steps to a Healthier Rockland County

Community Weight Loss Program

How many times have you tried to lose weight and failed?
Are you feeling hopeless about reaching your weight loss goals?

Don’t give up…
Now is the time to take control of:

• Your lifestyle
• Your food choices
• Your daily amount of physical activity

Steps to a Healthier Rockland Can Help:
Healthy living is a way of life and there is no quick fix! It takes a strong commitment, and lots of hard work to be successful.
With the help of one of the Lose to Win Weight Loss Program you and your family can reach your weight loss goals in a safe and sensible way.  Join with others who want the same thing you want: to be healthier and lighter.  Trained experts will help you get there.

Lose to Win Weight Loss Program:
Nyack Hospital’s Lose to Win Weight Loss Program
is an 8-week program that uses up-to-date methods to help you be successful and to lose weight safely.
Community members who have been trained as weight loss instructors teach the program.  The program costs only $25.

Each of the eight 90-minute sessions will teach you how to make healthy food choices and how to exercise correctly. You will hear how others have overcome their difficulties and have a chance to discuss your successes.  You will get tips on nutrition, exercise and behavior change.  You will be inspired and motivated. 

The average weight loss for participants completing this program is 4.5 pounds in 8 weeks.

It is recommended that you check with your doctor before beginning this program.

Lose to Win Success Stories:
One of the most influential trainers for the Lose to Win weight loss program has been Ms. Vedeta H.  As part of the first Lose to Win training program, Ms. H. has been a vocal and visible community supporter of the Lose to Win program.  She has taught several successful weight loss programs in different locations in the community.  As a result of her participation in the Lose to Win initiative, Ms. H. has lost 52 lbs. and talks about how her weight loss has helped her improve her health and increase her energy and activity level.  She is truly a role model and walking advertisement for the Lose to Win program.

As an advocate for the underserved, ethnically diverse communities of Spring Valley and Haverstraw, New York, she continually emphasizes the importance of good nutrition and the long-term impact on health.  As the Executive Director of CAPROC (Community Action Program of Rockland County), she instituted agency policy regarding healthy snacks, eliminating soda, and including movement breaks at all agency meetings that exceed 2 hours.  As part of the agencies Kafe/Hot Lunch Program, menus have been adapted to reflect proper portion sizes and balanced meals.  In addition, she began an Adult Walking program as part of her organizations community programming.  She is collaborating with other non-profit agencies in Rockland County including Cornell Cooperative Extension to offer nutrition workshops for her clients.  By teaching, practicing and living a healthy lifestyle, Ms. H. directly influences her community and has helped to change behaviors for many families she interacts with on a daily basis.

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Become a Lose to Win Trainer:
Are you interested in teaching a community-based weight loss program, giving back to your community and maybe losing a few pounds yourself?  Here is a perfect opportunity!  Become a Lose to Win Facilitator Today! Call Nyack Hospital at (845)348-2004