Fall 2024 Core4 Program by Sodexo

Your health is our mission. We’re here to support you in your health and wellness journey with events like this one.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Change your lifestyle, change your eating habits, change your attitude and change your life!

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in MOB Conference Center

What to expect during the Core4 Program:Effective weight management isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about gaining a healthier, more rewarding lifestyle. During this twelve-week program, our Registered Dietitians will focus on boosting your overall health, relying on proven scientific methods to train you to improve your eating habits, lifestyle, and activity choices- for good!Class ScheduleCore4 takes place weekly for 12 weeks (September 17th - December 4th)<ul><li>Tuesdays 12 pm - 1pm in the West Conference Room</li><li>Wednesday 5 pm - 6 pm in the Specialty Clinic Conference Room</li></ul>The 12-Week CORE4 Program<ul><li>Week 1: Introduction</li><li>Week 2: Individual Appointment with a Registered Dietitian</li><li>Week 3: Behavior Modification</li><li>Week 4: Grocery Store Tour</li><li>Week 5: My Plate Portion Sizes and Label Reading</li><li>Week 6: The Power of Movement</li><li>Week 7: Meal Planning and Dining Out</li><li>Week 8: Fat, Cholesterol and Triglycerides</li><li>Week 9: Carbohydrates and Fiber</li><li>Week 10: Protein, Stress, Sleep Hydration</li><li>Week 11:Vitamins and Minerals</li><li>Week 12: Moving On</li></ul>Early-Bird Incentive: Register on/before Monday, September 9th, and receive $20 off your registration fee.Employee Discount: Prairie Lakes Healthcare System employees will receive a 25% discount off the registration price.To enhance your Core 4 experience, we are now offering the use of the PLHS Cardiopulmonary Rehab gym with healthcare staff assistance. More information will be shared at the first Core 4 class.

"I signed up for the Core4 program to help me lose weight. But what I really gained was a better understanding of the food I eat and how my body works with this food. Megan, and the Core4 program, taught me not to restrict my food and not to think about it as a “diet” but to better understand what I am eating. All the lessons were so helpful not only to me but to my family because it taught me how to read labels and to make better choices that really, in the end, did not make me feel like I was missing out on anything.We were also able to look at incorporating activity into my life and make that work for me as well. In the end I was able to stop thinking about “diet” and began thinking about what I could do to change my life. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to begin to have a better relationship with the food that they are eating. It really helped me to start to lose the weight that I have been struggling with for so long."Brenda Monson - Winter 2024 Core4 Participant

Body Composition Analysis (BCA)This analysis is based on an individual’s personal information using weight, height and age. The BCA shows the composition of your body in terms of fat, muscle, and water content. This can help you concentrate on losing body fat and increasing muscle mass instead of just focusing on losing pounds. A body composition analysis is completed at the beginning and the end of this 12-week program.

Location Details:The West Conference Room is located inside Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. This conference room is best reached by entering through the Main Entrance.The Specialty Clinic Conference Room is located inside Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Participants may use either the Specialty Clinic Entrance or the Main Entrance.Questions:For questions about the Core4 program, please contact the Nutritional Services department at 605-882-7874.