Lunch n Lose
Photo: Arielle Kowenski
What is Lunch n Lose?
Lunch n Lose is a 12 week nutrition and behavior change program developed specifically for individuals who want to lose weight. Weekly meetings and weigh-ins are designed to educate participants on basic nutrition concepts, recipe and meal plan development, nutrition related disease prevention, and methods for creating a healthy lifestyle. Lunch n Lose is implemented and executed by a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, a behavioral specialist, and certified fitness experts from the Fitness Institute of Texas. Lunch n Lose is not just a meeting! The Fitness Institute is an integral part of the department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas. Part of the mission of the Fitness Institute of Texas is to improve the health of citizens of the state of Texas through cutting-edge, scientifically sound programs.
Who can benefit from Lunch n Lose?
Lunch n Lose is best suited for individuals who feel they have more than 10 - 15 pounds to lose and individuals who have tried and failed at weight loss in the past. Ideal Lunch n Lose participants are looking for an easy first step to achieve substantial, long-term weight loss goals. Anyone interested in learning how to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle is welcome; although a Nutrition FIT consultation is probably best for you. If you are not certain this is the best program for you, please email FIT with Lunch-n-Lose in the subject line of your email or call and ask to speak to a professional who can answer all your questions.
What are the Benefits?
Do you want to learn how to eat at your favorite Mexican restaurant and still lose weight? Lunch n Lose teaches you how to enjoy life with your favorite foods and still manage your weight. All too often, taking the all or nothing approach to weight loss backfires. The Lunch n Lose program is designed to ease you into a lifestyle change. Lunch n Lose not only educates you on how to lose weight, but also provides the tools to perpetuate greater life-long changes. The entire staff at the Fitness Institute of Texas cares about each participant's short and long-term goals, and aims to instill an optimal level of lifetime success for each participant. FIT provides appropriate, research based nutrition and behavioral information to help participants understand what is preventing them from reaching or maintaining their goals. Improving your overall health often requires the assistance of others; Lunch N Lose will give you the best resources to ensure long term success.
How Much Does it Cost?
Lunch N Lose is only $85 for all 12 weeks!
*Proceeds may be used in general support of the
College of Education.
How Do I Sign Up?
If you are interested in hosting a Lunch n Lose program in your department, please contact FIT for more info: (512) 471-0081.
How Do I Pay?
Pre-pay online with a credit card or on-site with check or cash. No refunds will be given after the
first day of class.
Wouldn't it be great if this was paid for by your employer!
**Many employers sponsor health and fitness programs; because Lunch n Lose is a new program it is not yet covered out-right by healthcare providers. Flexible Spending accounts can be used - please ask the FIT staff for the appropriate receipt. We encourage you to ask your employer to sponsor this program and because we track and monitor attendance it is possible that you first pay for this program and then ask for re-imbursement upon successful completion. Paying for pounds lost is not ethical; therefore we define success by 90% completion - 1 excused absence. If your employer simply does not have the money to support your efforts, we also recommend asking for a vacation day as a reward or time off to attend the Lunch n Lose meetings. For more information on communicating with your employer please email leeannr@mail.utexas.edu.