New weight loss programme being launched

Chichester District Wellbeing will be running a 12-week programme to help people lose weight.

"Losing weight can be difficult and so we've introduced these workshops to help people kick-start their healthy eating plans," says Cllr Eileen Lintill, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Wellbeing and Community Safety at Chichester District Council.

"Our staff will offer you a free one-to-one consultation to discuss what you would like to achieve from the workshops and look at any health issues. The workshops will take a detailed look at eating habits, health and lifestyle. They will then introduce small and simple changes which have been designed to be a safe and healthy way for you to lose weight, and maintain a healthy lifestyle."

The 12, weekly workshops will start on:

• Monday 16 July, from 10-11.30am at Selsey Children and Family Centre;
• Tuesday 24 July from 1-2.30pm at the Children and Family Centre in Midhurst;
• Wednesday 25 July from 9.15-10.30am at Chichester Nursery School Children and Family Centre in Chichester; and,
• evening workshops will be introduced soon in Chichester.

The free one-to-one consultations will be held the week before each of the above start dates.

The workshops will cost £3.60 per session, or £1 for those who are eligible for financial support (proof of support must be brought to the initial consultation). The 30 minute one-to-one initial consultation is free.

If you would like to find out more or book a place, please contact the Chichester Wellbeing Team.

Date: 29 June 2012

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