March 1, 2017 - Participants of the Walk and Talk Nutrition and Fitness Program gathered at the old Center Elementary School Gym on Nacogdoches Street to kick off the 8-week program with a nutrition tip followed by a Zumba class.
Feleshia Thompson, Extension Assistant, spoke to the class about the program which includes steps to a healthier you, "Different things work for different people and you have to take small steps." She said it is important to find a balance between food and physical activity. "It has to be a lifestyle change," explained Thompson saying to start off small but continue to do it for it to work.
Speaking about nutrition she emphasized cutting out empty calories and making good choices and suggested using an app on your phone to help keep track of your progress. A handout was given with additional nutrition tips and recipes.
The Walk and Talk Nutrition and Fitness program has had over 100 people sign up. Thompson was thrilled, "This program is kicking off awesome. I'm new. I just started in January and to see the response is amazing. I am excited and encouraged!"
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is launching Walk and Talk, an 8-week program that encourages exercise and healthy eating. Participants are able to select each week a fitness class for free and are also able to select one nutrition tip class - Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Life with Feleshia and Jheri-Lynn. Weekly door prizes and incentives will be given to class participants.
The Extension office is partnering with Zumba Fitness instructors Denetra Slaughter and Celia Aguilar and Tri-County Jennifer Gillespie to provide weekly fitness (Zumba and walking) classes.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Jheri-Lynn McSwain, County Extension Agent – Family & Consumer Sciences or Feleshia Thompson Better Living for Texans, Extension Assistant at (936) 598-7744 or jlmcswain@ag.tamu.edu or Feleshia.thompson@ag.tamu.edu or follow us on Facebook Shelby County Extension Service FCS.
