Did you know that Washington Center for Weight Management and Research has ongoing regular weekly workshops and groups? Get the support you need for your happiest, healthiest, and brightest holiday season yet! See below for details.
Friday, November 30th, 2018
Walking Group
Every Friday, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Weekly 30-minute group walk, followed by a post-walk stretch with Clinical Exercise Physiologist Rachel Trope, MS, CEP
Meet in the lobby at 11:00 am and head down to walk in the parking garage (level B2)
Walk for 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes at any pace that is comfortable for you!
Great conversation and group support
Fee: You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to participate. Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $30 per session for all others. Prepayment package discounts available.
To sign up and for questions: 703-807-0037, or email Rachel
Free Yourself from Emotional and Binge Eating
Every Friday, 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
Weekly 60-minute group with psychologist Rachel Burnett, PhD
10-12 sessions (with possibility of more based on interest)
Supportive environment to help you identify and change eating and lifestyle challenges
Learn behavioral and cognitive skills to change your relationship with food
Sign up for all sessions or drop-in as convenient for you!
Fee: You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to participate. Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $75 per session for all others. Prepayment package discounts available.
To sign up and for questions: 703-807-0037, or email Michelle
Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Washington Center Walks
Every other Saturday, 8:30 am
10-60 minute group walk
Go at your own pace
Supportive environment
Free!
Whether you want to walk for 3 minutes or 3 miles this group walk is for you. Join the our Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Rachel Trope, MS, CEP and the #WashingtonCenterWalks group every-other Saturday for a morning walk with a side of great conversation and support. All fitness levels are welcome! Pace and distance will vary depending on your specific needs.
RSVP or send questions/concerns to Rachel
Fee: Free for ALL participants. You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to participate.
Saturday Scoop
Every Saturday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
60-minute group led by a different provider each week who will cover a different weight-management related topic such as exercise, adequate protein intake, or coping with emotions
Group discussion to follow
Are you worried about exercising during the holidays? Join Rachel T, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, on Saturday, December 1st for H.I.I.T-ing the Holidays: Short interval workouts for a busy time of year.
Interval training workouts can be done anywhere, and with minimal, or no equipment. They are more efficient and can take less time than many traditional workouts. This makes interval training IDEAL for the busy holiday season. Here’s what to expect:
Tips and tricks on staying active throughout the holidays
Group discussion
Brief warm up, short interval workout, cooldown/stretching
Appropriate for ALL fitness levels
If you have specific questions or concerns, contact Rachel
Fee: You do not need to be a patient of the clinic to participate. Free for active Comprehensive Program patients; $35 per session for all others. Prepayment package discounts available.