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Managing Holiday Food -- Canonsburg Hospital

Everyone gains weight over the holidays, right?  Well, actually most people do, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  In this workshop we'll look at just why the holiday season is such a minefield of food challenges, and what we can all do to assure that we enjoy the holidays (including the food) while protecting our health.  If you would like to experience the holidays with no weight gain as a lasting souvenir of the season, this workshop is for you.  During this session, we will: 

  1. Clarify the psychological, cultural, and social factors that predispose most people to greater risk of self-abuse with food during the holidays.
     
  2. Identify environmental triggers for problem eating which are specific to this time of year.
     
  3. Examine common beliefs and assumptions about food and enjoyment which have previously led you to eating patterns that you later regret.  We’ll look at new perspectives that will position you to take better care of yourself while enjoying the holidays.
     
  4. Discuss how to approach the season with a plan that helps you create the outcome you want rather than being swept along out of control.
     
  5. Share specific strategies you can use throughout the holidays when confronted with tempting situations.
     

If you would like to read comments made by previous participants of this workshop, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

 

Date:         Wednesday, October 27, 2010
 
Time:         6:30 -- 8:30 PM
 
Location:   Canonsburg General Hospital
                    McNary Conference Center
                    Route 519
                    Canonsburg, PA  15317
 
Cost:          FREE!!
 

Registration is required so that adequate seating and handout materials can be arranged.  Call 1-877-284-2000 to register. 

Directions:

From I-79, North or South:

  1. Take exit 43 (Houston exit).
  2. Turn RIGHT on Rt. 519 South, and proceed about 1/4 mile.
  3. Turn LEFT on Medical Boulevard (at green Canonsburg General Hospital sign).
  4. Turn RIGHT near top of hill to enter general parking lot.

From Route 19 South:

  1. Take Route 519 exit.
  2. Follow 519 North through the first intersection, and proceed about 1/4 mile down long hill.
  3. Turn RIGHT on Medical Boulevard (at green Canonsburg General Hospital sign).
  4. Turn RIGHT near top of hill to enter general parking lot.
 From Route 19 North:
 
  1. Take Route 519 exit.
  2. Follow 519 North, turning left at four-way stop intersection, and proceed about 1/4 mile down long hill.
  3. Turn RIGHT on Medical Boulevard (at green Canonsburg General Hospital sign).
  4. Turn RIGHT near top of hill to enter general parking lot.
 
 
Comments by previous participants:
 
“Loved how clear, concise & practical this conference and speaker was.  Kept my attention the whole time—and I have ADD, so that is special.” 
 
“Really put things in perspective.  Enjoyed the brainstorming ideas for alternate choices.  Thank you!”
 
“This provided me with specific actions to take to ensure a better holiday.  I plan to and will be in control of my holiday events at home and away!”
 
“Great content – very much needed to balance the media messages that are everywhere.”
 
“Very good public speaker.  Shared interesting ideas that seem easy to try.”
 
“Program was excellent.  Very helpful, practical information.  And very timely! (Just before Thanksgiving).”
 
“Excellent.  Very helpful.  Easy to apply.  Appreciated group interaction.”
 
“Very good speaker, well thought out program.  Enjoyed the presentation style.”
 
“I liked how we brainstormed ideas for alternative gifts (not food).”
 
“Really enjoyed – Looking forward to making changes for the holidays.”
 
“Excellent presenter—really enjoyed the break-out workshops.”
 
“The small groups were very helpful and informative.”
 
“Very thought-provoking.”
 
"Thank you -- you've given me hope!"