Program Description

Many studies have highlighted the advantages and obstacles associated with developing a church based health program, but few have researched the best methods and combined them into a single program. Don't Weight to Lose is designed to incorporate the recommendations from previous studies in order to promote self-efficacy and long-term behavior change in terms of dieting and exercise habits. The main focus of the program is to gain maximum benefits in the least amount of time, because most of us have intensely busy schedules. Most importantly, the context of this program with Franklin Avenue Baptist Church provides the spiritual and community support necessary for healthy changes to be effective.