Target Good Health   

The following is a list of workshops being presented by Heather Nakamura.  Events listed in green are open for registration.  Call (206) 595-2688 for more information, or to register for an upcoming workshop. 

WEIGHT LOSS: Optimizing your Calorie Balance                                     

If losing weight is your New Year's resolution... again, it may be time to try a different approach.  Come to this workshop and learn how to "personalize" your weight loss plan and focus on strategies that will work for you.  We'll address common questions like:

• How do I determine a realistic weight goal?
• What type of eating plan will work best for me?
• How can I develop an exercise program that targets weight loss?
• What other lifestyle factors can affect my success?                     

Boeing Educational Network                                                                                                               January 18, 2012, 11:00-12:00 pm

CHOLESTEROL: Balancing your Diet Portfolio

Are you one of the many Americans whose blood lipids are increasing with age?  Do you have family members with heart disease and are concerned with your risk?  This workshop will focus on questions related to heart health, such as:

• What do my numbers mean (Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides)?
• What is the "Portfolio Diet" and how can it improve my blood lipids?
• Can exercise affect my numbers?
• What other lifestyle factors affect heart health?                          

Boeing Educational Network                                                                                                        February 28, 2012, 11:00-12:00 pm

DIABETES: Balancing your Blood Sugar

More than 8% of Americans, or 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes.  Even more concerning, it's estimated that 79 million Americans have Pre-Diabetes, with another 7 million yet undiagnosed.  If you have a family history or risk factors for diabetes, come to this workshop where we'll address the following:

• What do my numbers mean (blood glucose, HbA1c, triglycerides)?
• How should I adjust my eating plan to lower my blood sugar?
• What are the best exercises for preventing diabetes?
• What other lifestyle factors affect my diabetes risk?

Boeing Educational Network                                                                                                             March 27, 2012, 11:00-12:00 pm