For the City Times

Get healthy by taking a sensible approach to lifetime weight control. Register today for Riverview Hospital’s popular “Winding Your Weigh Down” class.The eight-week program will be held Thursdays, from September 10 through October 29. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Riverview Hospital’s lower level. In addition to the eight classes, participants will receive follow-up consultations on December 3 and January 28.

“Winding Your Weigh Down” is led by a Riverview Hospital Registered Dietitian and combines diet, behavior modification, and exercise to promote long-term weight loss and control.

The fee of $120 includes: a private weigh-in, a body fat analysis, a personal dietary assessment, an Omron GOsmart pocket pedometer which measures steps, aerobic steps and calories burned ($30 value), and support materials for each participant. Gift certificates and financial aid are available.

Please register and pay by credit card at www.RiverviewMedical.org (click on “Classes & Events) or by check (only) at the Riverview Hospital front desk weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Registration closes on September 8, and early registration is encouraged, as class size is limited. Questions about the program may be directed to Riverview Health Promotion at 715-421-7500.