How do we know the program is effective?

​A study of our church pilot program is published in The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Preventing Chronic Disease Journal.
Study Findings:
Strong engagement during & after program

• 90% of participants completed the 8-week program
• Nearly ¾ continued to maintain or lose weight in a 10 week follow up

Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes

• Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome reduced from 44% to 24% of participants

Safe & effective weight loss

• Women & Men lost an average of 1.3 & 1.6 lbs. per week respectively

Enhanced wellness and quality of life

• Reduced Stress
• Improved Emotional Well-being

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(1) Effect of a Multifaceted, Church-Based Wellness Program on Metabolic Syndrome; Center for Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease Journal, Volume 7: No. 4, July 2010