Physical Activity | Go! Garrett County

Conquer Your Challenge Today – +3 Prize Points

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...

Getting Personal, Taking Action – + 3 Prize Points

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. ...

A Patient-Centered, Evidence-Based Approach to Conquering Obesity – +3 Prize Points

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,...

Act Today For A Better Tomorrow – Wellness Wednesday – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 7, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Daily Activities, Diabetes, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Stress, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

First, a quick review: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic, relapsing disease affecting over 42% of American adults, over a billion people around the world, and costing the global economy trillions of dollars! Complex: involve multiple body systems and...

Tips with Thomas George, Jr., DNP, CRNP, FNP-C – Episode 1 – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jul 1, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community, Diabetes, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical Activity, Thomas George, Jr. DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

Is obesity really a disease? YES! Is obesity really a disease? YES! Obesity is a real disease that affects billions of people across the world at a cost measured in trillions of dollars. Obesity causes or contributes to over 230 conditions including diabetes, heart...

Join Us For The Appalachian Trail Virtual Challenge – +3 Prize Points

by Shelley Argabrite | Jun 16, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community Programs, Physical Activity

Join the Go Garrett County Team Challenge To Help You Conquer Your Fitness Goals. Walking, cycling, or running (any distance-based exercise) will get our team the 1,968 miles it takes to complete the Appalachian Trail! Here’s how you join us: Go to the Rewards...