| | Winning Weighs After Baby
 When you’ve had a baby, it changes your life in an instant. Suddenly, there’s one more member of your family to care for. Even though you’re busy taking care of your baby, it’s also important to take care of your health. Gundersen Lutheran’s WinningWeighs® After Baby can help you get on track to a healthier you.
Whether you want to lose those extra pounds from your pregnancy or simply want to learn more about healthy eating and exercise, this program is meant for you.
What is Winning Weighs After Baby?
Winning Weighs After Baby is our tried-and-true Winning Weighs weight management program with a twist. Your nutritional needs are different from other times of your life. You may have questions about breast-feeding and weight loss or are looking for advice on exercise. No matter your needs, we’re here to help.
What’s involved with the program?
6 - 2 hour sessions with a registered dietitian covering a variety of health and wellness topics (see below).
3 - individual consultations with a registered dietitian to help you reach your goals.
3 - body composition analysis tests to monitor your progress and ensure healthy weight loss.
Comprehensive program manual with tips, nutrition information, delicious recipes and more.
Cost of the program is $250
Topics covered include:
- MyNutrition—Getting Started: Learn about healthy eating after baby. Unique nutritional needs will be discussed.
- Moving Forward: Have fun and learn exercises you can do with your baby.
- Just the Nutrition Facts: Navigate the food label for your foods and baby’s.
- Carbohydrate Confusion: Understanding the science of nutrition—carbohydrates, protein, fat and more.
- Addictive Nature of Food: Gain helpful insight into managing eating behaviors.
- Meal Plans Made Easy: Meal planning strategies for the whole family...including baby.
- Heart Healthy Fats: Understanding the different types of fats in your diet.
- Breaking the Behavior Chain: Putting your positive lifestyle changes into practice.
- Eating on the Go: Discover healthy dining out strategies for the whole family.
- Let’s Get Cooking: Come ready to prepare and learn about homemade baby foods.
- Food-Mood Connection: Styles of Eating...what causes you to overeat?
- Next Steps...Looking Ahead: Building on your success...learn effective strategies for long-term success.
Who can participate in the program?
Winning Weighs After Baby is meant for you up to one year after you’ve had your baby, whether it’s your first, second, third baby or more. And, babies up to 6 months of age are welcome to attend with their moms.
Best of all, your classmates (and instructors!) are women who have also had babies, so they know just what you’re going through. You’ll be able to talk about your experiences, offer support and learn from one another.
How can I get more information?
For more information on Winning Weighs After Baby, call Gundersen Lutheran’s Nutrition Therapy department at (608) 775-3447 or (800) 362-9567, ext. 53447.
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