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TEAM LEAN Become healthier and stay accountable
It ’ s the holiday season and the last thing anyone wants to think about is losing weight . We just want to enjoy our favorite holiday treats and worry about weight loss in January . Vowing to lose weight is one of the most common New Year ’ s resolutions . According to a Cornell University study , holiday weight gain is real . On average those extra pounds put on between Halloween and Christmas can take more than five months to lose .
That is where Team Lean plays a vital role in helping people become healthier and stay accountable with weekly weigh-ins . Since its inception in 2007 , the program ’ s goal is still the same , provide a platform for participants to create a healthier lifestyle .
Team Lean is a proven program to help people lose weight and kick start longer term habits . The team concept provides accountability and motivation to work hard to achieve results , both for individuals and teams . Cash prizes provide that extra incentive to reward the teams and individuals that have the most success . Participants are allowed to decide what exercise and nutrition program is best for them .
As the lead sponsor , the YMCA organizes the program . Weigh-in sites are set up around the community to make it convenient for everyone . In addition to the Y ’ s role , numerous businesses and restaurants support the program in various ways . Several local restaurants like Barberitos , one of our
sponsors , even offer special “ Team Lean friendly ” items on their menu . “ Team Lean is truly a community effort . It ’ s been fun to see the community rally behind the program ,” said Tom Everett , Thomasville YMCA CEO .
On average , each year over 400 health seekers begin the program in January . Team Lean is a proven program to help people sustain a healthy lifestyle . Why does it work ? The team concept provides accountability and motivation to work hard and achieve healthy results , for both you and your team .
Archbold Medical Center will offer free health screenings at the first and last weigh-ins . All health screenings for Team Leaners are free ! The two individuals ( Male & Female ) with the largest decrease in cholesterol numbers ( by percentage ) from the beginning of the program to the end of the program will each receive a $ 500 cash prize ! The Team Live Better Award reflects the partnership between the YMCA and Live Better , the Archbold Medical Center-led collaborative with a goal of improving the overall health of the citizens of Thomas County .
The 2022 Team Lean Challenge kicked off Saturday , January 8th at the Butler-Mason YMCA . For more information on Team Lean or any other YMCA programs visit www . ymca-thomasville . org , call 229-226-3446 or email to info @ ymca-thomasville . org .
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