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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryWeigh 2 Go Wednesday



Weigh 2 Go Wednesday

Author: Rebecca Miller

Planning Unit: Bell County CES

Major Program: Weight the Reality Series

Plan of Work: Improving individual growth, personal well-being, healthy lifestyles

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

     According to The State of Obesity: Better Policy for a Healthier America, Kentucky has the seventh highest obesity rate in the nation. With obesity continuing to rise each year the Bell County Extension Council expressed the need for some weight management classes in our county.  FCS Agent and SNAP ED Assistant held Weigh 2 Go Wednesdays, a 10 week weight program that met once a week to see who would become the “Biggest Loser.”

      The program had 15 participants that completed the program and received information on portion control, how to eat healthy when dining out and eating healthier snacks. Each week individuals stepped onto the scale to see just how much weight they had lost in a week. Seven met their goal of losing 3% of their body weight.  A total of 77 lbs. was lost by all. An average weight loss per individual     

      Overall 90% are choosing to eat to eat from smaller plates and bowls. 90% are preparing meals using portion control plates from the program. For activity 90% chose to walk at least 30 minutes a minimum of 5 days a week and become purposefully active during the day. For support 80% are practicing a time to begin or renew spiritual growth in their life.






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