Nutrition Basics & Practicum – June 18, 2016

Nutrition Basics & Practicum – June 18, 2016

If this face doesn’t tell you it’s working, I don’t know what will. Education, skills development, fitness, healthy eating. The lifestyle of winners! Last night we focused on the some of the basics of nutrition  = How do we eat well, but on a budget?...
Nutrition Basics & Practicum – June 18, 2016

Health Consequences of Drug/Alcohol Use – June 15, 2016

Last night we focused on the detrimental effects drug and alcohol use have on both brain and body. Cellular, synaptic and chemical changes in the brain. Organ, tissue and metabolic changes to the body and body systems. Though many of our group have attended treatment...
Nutrition Basics & Practicum – June 18, 2016

Developing Intrinsic Motivation

Last night we worked on identifying early warning relapse signs. We recognized that impulsive behaviors and neglecting to work on delaying gratification undermine our resilience to relapse. Dopamine is a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) messenger that is responsible...
Nutrition Basics & Practicum – June 18, 2016

An Evening Full of Education (and Exercise!) June 8, 2016

Getting smart about getting fit. Enhancing our self awareness and honesty with ourselves. We started with describing the mechanics of metabolism, caloric intake and healthy weight loss strategies. Most importantly, we learned how to set healthy goals and what it takes...