We are launching Step Up & Scale Down, a new 12-week weight management program to help the public in their efforts.

The series will kick off June 1st at The Huntsville Library Board Room. Classes will be held at 12:30 for 12 consecutive Wednesdays. Step Up & Scale Down is a great program to do with a friend or family member. It’s always easier to reach your goals when you have additional support.

For only $40, this 12-week program consists of weekly lessons to help participants move toward a healthier weight and includes a weekly weight check-in, weekly challenge to “stay the course,” Dinner Tonight! healthy recipes and tips, exercise resources, and a weight-loss planner. The 12 sessions include: Scale Down by Setting Goals; Step Up to a Healthy Plate; Scale Down by Label Reading; Step Up to Breakfast and Menu Planning; Scale Down with Moves to Lose; Step Up Your Hydration; Scale Down by Finding your Motivational Mojo; Step Up to Healthy Snacking; Scale Down with a Colorful Plate; Step Up to Successful Socializing; Scale Down by Knowing Your Numbers; and Step Up and Celebrate.

If you would like to join us, you can call the Walker County AgriLife Extension Office at (936)435-2429, or email Lana Franceschini at lana.franceschini@ag.tamu.edu.