Weight Watchers at the Workplace starts up again
OXFORD – Another series of “Weight Watchers at the Workplace” is slated to jump start at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 at the Oxford Academy Central School.
According to Oxford Academy’s Food Service Manager Liz O’Rourke, this is a program open not only to school employees, but also to interested community members.
Oxford Academy employees and area residents participated in the same program in January 2013, which ran for 17 weeks, said O”Rourke. A 12-week session was also held throughout the summer.
“Between these two, the group has lost a total of 330 pounds and we have had five members reach their lifetime membership, and two members are at their healthy weight,” O’Rourke added.
The organizers of Oxford’s program would like to have at least 20 individuals sign up to participate. With 20 or more members, the program can run for another 17 weeks which will bring participants through January.
According to Weight Watchers, there are five reasons Weight Watchers at the Workplace works: convenience and flexibility, ideas customized to the workplace to help participants lose weights, motivation with co-workers, a healthier environment that helps promote success, and it can work for both men and women.
Weight Watchers statistics suggest people following the Weight Watchers plan can expect to lose one to two pounds per week.
“While the worksite environment can contribute to weight gain, excess weight itself has a negative financial impact in the workplace. The medical costs for obese patients are approximately 30 percent greater than costs for normal weight individuals,” wrote D. Withrow and D.A. Alter in their book, “The Economic Burden of Obesity Worldwide: A Systematic Review of the Direct Costs of Obesity.”
According to a CDC task force, it was found that worksite weight management programs including exercise, diet, support and behavior skills are the recommended strategy to help curb obesity or help with weight issues.
Weight Watchers also posits that losing a small amount of weight will not only help to improve health, but will also lower medical costs and have a beneficial impact on job productivity and performance.
As the program in Oxford is not restricted to school employees and community members are encouraged to participate, it is imperative to note the effects an opportunity such as this would have on area residents opting to participate.
According to a study conducted by the Department of Human and Family Resources, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, “Social support - the resources provided by other people - has been demonstrated to correlate directly with weight loss maintenance.” The study further notes the potential value and minimal risk of improved social support accounts for the continued focus on the social support aspect of weight management programs.
In 2003, a study was conducted titled “Weight loss with self-help compared with a structured commercial program: a randomized trial.” This two-year long clinical trial randomly assigned participants to either Weight Watchers programs or the self-help method of weight loss. It was concluded those assigned to Weight Watchers lost and kept off more weight than those not in the program. It was also found to be a connection between attending Weight Watchers meetings and weight-loss results.
“The more social support a person receives, the better the weight-loss results,” read a statement from Weight Watchers. Inspiration, encouragement and a supportive atmosphere are considered some of the pillars of the Weight Watchers approach.
Carol Williams is acting as the head of the Oxford group, and has participated in the program herself - which helps her to relate to the other participants. It was also stated that school staff who lose weight through their participation in the program act as motivators for students who may be struggling with weight issues. In addition, education is provided to participants to help curb eating habits that may off-set potential diabetes-related complications.
O’Rourke added the cost for the program in Oxford is $186 per person for the entire 17 week program. This could be paid in one payment or in three installments throughout the schedule.
For further information on the “Weight Watchers at the Workplace” program in Oxford, contact O’Rourke at 843-7178 or Carol Williams at 644-4150.
According to Oxford Academy’s Food Service Manager Liz O’Rourke, this is a program open not only to school employees, but also to interested community members.
Oxford Academy employees and area residents participated in the same program in January 2013, which ran for 17 weeks, said O”Rourke. A 12-week session was also held throughout the summer.
“Between these two, the group has lost a total of 330 pounds and we have had five members reach their lifetime membership, and two members are at their healthy weight,” O’Rourke added.
The organizers of Oxford’s program would like to have at least 20 individuals sign up to participate. With 20 or more members, the program can run for another 17 weeks which will bring participants through January.
According to Weight Watchers, there are five reasons Weight Watchers at the Workplace works: convenience and flexibility, ideas customized to the workplace to help participants lose weights, motivation with co-workers, a healthier environment that helps promote success, and it can work for both men and women.
Weight Watchers statistics suggest people following the Weight Watchers plan can expect to lose one to two pounds per week.
“While the worksite environment can contribute to weight gain, excess weight itself has a negative financial impact in the workplace. The medical costs for obese patients are approximately 30 percent greater than costs for normal weight individuals,” wrote D. Withrow and D.A. Alter in their book, “The Economic Burden of Obesity Worldwide: A Systematic Review of the Direct Costs of Obesity.”
According to a CDC task force, it was found that worksite weight management programs including exercise, diet, support and behavior skills are the recommended strategy to help curb obesity or help with weight issues.
Weight Watchers also posits that losing a small amount of weight will not only help to improve health, but will also lower medical costs and have a beneficial impact on job productivity and performance.
As the program in Oxford is not restricted to school employees and community members are encouraged to participate, it is imperative to note the effects an opportunity such as this would have on area residents opting to participate.
According to a study conducted by the Department of Human and Family Resources, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, “Social support - the resources provided by other people - has been demonstrated to correlate directly with weight loss maintenance.” The study further notes the potential value and minimal risk of improved social support accounts for the continued focus on the social support aspect of weight management programs.
In 2003, a study was conducted titled “Weight loss with self-help compared with a structured commercial program: a randomized trial.” This two-year long clinical trial randomly assigned participants to either Weight Watchers programs or the self-help method of weight loss. It was concluded those assigned to Weight Watchers lost and kept off more weight than those not in the program. It was also found to be a connection between attending Weight Watchers meetings and weight-loss results.
“The more social support a person receives, the better the weight-loss results,” read a statement from Weight Watchers. Inspiration, encouragement and a supportive atmosphere are considered some of the pillars of the Weight Watchers approach.
Carol Williams is acting as the head of the Oxford group, and has participated in the program herself - which helps her to relate to the other participants. It was also stated that school staff who lose weight through their participation in the program act as motivators for students who may be struggling with weight issues. In addition, education is provided to participants to help curb eating habits that may off-set potential diabetes-related complications.
O’Rourke added the cost for the program in Oxford is $186 per person for the entire 17 week program. This could be paid in one payment or in three installments throughout the schedule.
For further information on the “Weight Watchers at the Workplace” program in Oxford, contact O’Rourke at 843-7178 or Carol Williams at 644-4150.
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