Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit

How Do You Measure Yourself?

It’s time to throw away the measuring tape and stop letting your scale weigh you down. Taking Healthy Measures is the way to go!

Healthy Measures is a new approach for taking ‘measures’ or steps for better health, without focusing on weight and numbers. Healthy Measures is based on 3 key messages:

Be Active
Be Well
Be Yourself

Increasing your activity level, eating well and building your self-esteem can be your ‘measures’ of success.

Healthy Measures is not a weight loss program. It was developed in response to the alarming number of people who are dieting and using unhealthy methods to lose weight. It’s time to take Healthy Measures and enjoy life by recognizing that healthy bodies come in different weights, shapes and sizes.

Healthy Measures Classes

Healthy Measures is a 6 week program designed for women. This FREE program includes: a grocery store tour, a new physical activity to try each week (e.g. Pilates), nutrition label reading, positive body image and much more.

Classes are held in the spring and fall in various communities throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties. To find out dates and locations of upcoming classes phone the Healthy Life Line at 613-966-5513 ext. 610.

Links

www.healthymeasures.ca

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