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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday January 12, 2008 - 9 New course creates balance January is the month when we all come back. Back from the turkey, sweets and trimmings. Back from the appetizers and cocktails. And back from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, which offers little or no time for those regular weekly activities which keep us healthy like a brisk walk or weight lifting in a fitness centre. Every year at the YMCA we see people struggle to get back on track, and we give them all the tools that we have to ensure their success. This year, the Y will offer a brand new tool ­ a 12-week weight management program that is called `Creating Balance'. The Creating Balance course is an educational program that is designed to help individuals and families make the right food choices, increase their activity level and adopt new food-related behaviours. YMCA Fitness Team Leader Kathy Cooper, said: "We all want to be healthy, and we all want to get our act fall out of balance is the whole idea of eating out. Creating Balance participants will learn strategies to help them manage their restaurant choices ­ like choosing a meal which is broiled or baked rather than cooked in a high-fat sauce. The program will also look at food shopping. Participants will learn how to read labels and where to go in the grocery store for the healthiest food choices. Coming back to reality is not always easy, but it can be done ­ with a little discipline, the right information, and a bit of help from some friends. Create some balance for your life, and do it not just for yourself but for your family and friends. For more information about the YMCA of Oakville, call the Y at 905-845-3417 or go online to www.ymcaofoakville.com. The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable association open to all, dedicated to providing life-long opportunities for health enhancement and personal growth. -- Submitted by the YMCA of Oakville Reduce Reuse Recycle together, but sometimes we need that real knowledge and support that will help us to put one step in front of the other and do what we need to do." "Then, once we are on the right track, we can make changes that can last a lifetime. It's just one step at a time," said Cooper. One step at a time is the way that Creating Balance is organized. The 12, weekly sessions are not a quick fix, and make no promises for amazing `results' or quick weight loss. Education starts with the basics of our health and why we need to be at a healthy weight, and moves through eating behaviours, energy balance, nutrition, and physical activity. One area where many of us What's keeping you from having your dream kitchen? Consider these time, mess & cost saving options... a. 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