by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 2, 2021 | Physical Activity, Virtual Challenge
We can all use a little motivation to get moving from time to time! Here at GO! Garrett County we are your biggest fans and want to work with everyone to find things that improve well-being by increasing physical fitness and improving nutrition because we want to...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 29, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Recipes, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Thomas George If you had to choose, would you rather “go on a diet” or “choose an enjoyable, sustainable eating plan?” Diets are short-term; eating plans are long-term. Diets seem restrictive; eating plans have more freedom. But what exactly is an eating plan? ...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 21, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Classes, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, Uncategorized
Enough talking…what are we going to do about obesity? This week, I will get a little “personal” and share a bit more about my battle against obesity. I hope you will be encouraged and better equipped to take action while having a little fun along the way. ...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 19, 2021 | Community Programs, Resource
Lifting up others is what Go Garrett County is all about! The reward points some participants are earning are climbing into the 500’s, those with the highest points log in daily. It reminds me of exercise, the benefits really start to show up after a person...
by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 14, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Losing weight is NOT the primary goal of treating obesity. The primary goals are to identify, address, and treat the underlying multifactorial contributors of obesity; weight loss is the outcome of successfully treating the causes of obesity. A patient-centered,...