Healthy eating & weight management

Healthy Lifestyle Course

This course is for ‘Women only’ who want to make positive changes to their lifestyle with friendly support.

Each session involves discussion around healthy eating and weight management, practical cooking and 30 minutes of exercise.

You will have the opportunity to have a voluntary health check on the first and last session to track your progress.

When: Starts Thursday 23rd January 2014 for 10 weeks, 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Where: Pakistan Advice and Community Association, 127 Page Hall Road

How to take part: See contact details to book

Cost: Free

Contact: Sheffield Mind on 0114 258 4489 or email: mindandbody@sheffieldmind.co.uk

Or

Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk

Healthy eating course

When: Starting in February, date and time TBC

Where: Yemeni Community Association, Fir Vale Centre, Earl Marshal Road

How to take part: Contact centre for more information

Cost: Contact centre for more information

Contact: Anesar shaibi, Yemeni Community Association 0114 256 0933

Children’s Weight Management Programme

Weekly family sessions with Zest. Supporting families to lead healthier lifestyles. For children aged 7-15.

When: Mondays, 4:30 – 6:30pm – for 12 weeks

Where: Shirecliffe Community Centre

When: Saturdays, 3.00 – 5.00pm – for 12 weeks

Where: Crescent Community Centre, St. Catherine’s School, Firshill Crescent

How to take part: Referral required

Cost: Free

Contact: Mille Grubb on 0114 270 2040 ext. 107

Feeling Good on Verdon Street project – Cook and Eat sessions

Where: The Furnival, Verdon Street

When: Once per month, Thursday 30th January, Thursday 20th February, Thursday 27th March, 11.30am – 1.30pm

How to take part: Open to all

Cost: Free

Contact: Aislinn Adams on 07939 394 037 or email: aislinn.adams@tiscali.co.uk

or

call Somshun Nessa on 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk

Women Only Exercise Course

This is a ‘Women only’ exercise course for ladies who would like to lose weight.

Each session involves a 30 – 45 minute session of exercise for weight loss with support and advice for exercising.

When: Starts Tuesday 4th February 2014 for 6 weeks, 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Where: Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street

How to take part: You need to be either:

  • A woman under the age of 55 and have two or more lifestyle risk factors (Family history, smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol, impaired glucose fasting, sedentary lifestyle).

  • Diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic or at risk / family history.

  • A waist circumference greater than 80cm.

Have a BMI no greater than 35.

Cost: Free

Contact: To book a place contact Sheffield Mind on 0114 258 4489 or email: mindandbody@sheffieldmind.co.uk

or

Somshun Nessa on 0114 213 2591 or 07960 084 119 or email: somshun.nessa@soarcommunity.org.uk

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