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Lighten Up
Would you benefit from learning how to:
- Be more active
- Enjoy healthy foods
- Cope with stress
- Manage your weight?
Please find the downloadable pamphlet here or read the content below.
What?
Lighten Up is a group-based healthy lifestyle program developed by Queensland Health. It assists people to:
- Develop a healthy attitude to eating;
- Prepare and enjoy healthy foods;
- Incorporate physical activity in their daily life;
- Manage stress;
- Learn healthy methods of weight control and
- Make long-term behaviour changes to support a healthy lifestyle.
Cost & Time?
Lighten Up program costs vary dependant on the location and duration. Check with your local Program Coordinator for details. Participants attend a two-hour workshop once a week for up to 10 weeks.
Who?
Lighten Up is designed for men and women over 18 years of age, who want to improve their health, manage their weight and are reasonably mobile. Programs cater for a maximum of 15 people.
Lighten Up is run by trained health professionals from a variety of backgrounds (e.g. nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists). Dieticians, physiotherapists, social workers and psychologists may be involved at various stages of the program to present specialist information on nutrition, physical activity & behaviour changes.
When & Where?
Lighten Up programs run across Queensland. A calendar is produced each year that identifies dates, times and locations. Copies are available from your local Program Coordinator. Information is also available at www.health.qld.gov.au/lightenup
Why?
Participating in the Lighten Up program is a fun, interesting and easy way to motivate yourself towards better eating, physical activity and relaxation habits.
By changing unhealthy habits, there is a much greater chance of:
- Reducing your risk of diabetes and heart disease;
- Reducing medications;
- Increasing mobility, energy levels, sleep, self-confidence and happiness;
- Boosting your immune system.
How?
If you feel you would benefit from healthy lifestyle advice, contact your local Program Coordinator to enrol in a Lighten Up program near you.
Limited numbers of programs are run each year, with a maximum of 15 participants. People who register to participate in the program, are placed on a waiting list and contacted when a place is available.
Useful Links
www.health.qld.gov.au/lightenup
www.gofor2&5.com.au
www.eatwellbeactive.qld.gov.au
Australian Better Health Initiative: A joint Australian, State and Territory government initiative.
