Since we had our last nutrition class last night, I learned about more of these things and really got into my newsletter and looked at everything I'm interested in.
Firstly, there is a monthly support group meeting in my area on the 1st Tuesday of every month. This is free. Definitely going to check that out in August.
Then, there's the menu planning classes! Each month is something different. In August it's a grocery store tour with lots of great information. These classes are on the 2nd Monday of each month and cost $20.
A seminar I've been interested in since the beginning is: Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery. Don't need to go right away but definitely want to go. This one is free and it the 4th Monday of each month.
Finally, I am most excited to learn about bariatric exercise classes near me. Not even 5 mins away. He has 2 regular weeknight classes each week. One included Zumba, low impact aerobics, and strength training. The other is low impact aerobics, "core & more", stretching and conditioning. These are $15 per class. He also offers Nordic Walking on Sunday mornings, and in the summer he offers Walks in the Mountains!! It would be so much fun to do these things with other bariatric patients and not feel like the only unfit person in the room.
Here are a few pics from their website that have me excited...
I can't do those classes all the time since they do cost money and I already pay for a pretty expensive gym membership.... but it would be great to get in something different 1-2 times a month and meet people.
Excited!! Time to RSVP to some of these events and get them on my calendar!
Cool! Those classes look like lots of fun and some great support to boot!
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