The results are in! The Heart and Style Big Rewards program was a success. During the course of the free 12-week pilot program, Big Rewards members:

• Lost weight
• Improved eating habits
• Increased physical activity
• Experienced improvements in overall mental wellness; and  
• Gained confidence to live healthier, fuller Lives

Inspiring Real Health and Lifestyle Changes

The Big Rewards program was designed to help women move past the barriers to good health and start making real health and lifestyle changes. It provided personalized attention, motivation, inspiration and tools to help members improve their personal and family healthy. Program features included:

• Twice-monthly telephone coaching with one of our expert Heart and Style health coaches
• Orientation at the Heart and Style Conference
• Personal health risk assessment
• Pedometer
• Motivational Email Messages
• Online resources including access to an extensive library of health articles and videos
• Weight loss, nutrition and exercise tips
• Diabetes and heart disease prevention education
• Teleseminars
• Group Follow-Up and Celebration Event

Testimonials

“My sister and I now work out together at home and even though we live together, I am getting to know her better during our time together. “ 

“I liked the whole package approach. We began with a terrific conference, and followed up with the health coaching.”

“The health coaching program provided me with effective communication skills required to discuss stress related issues with family members in a calm manner, thereby gaining the family support needed to address issues appropriately.”
 

Twenty-six women successfully completed the 12-week program. Through our partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health, the Heart and Style Big Rewards program was offered free of charge.

Acknowledgements

The Heart and Style Big Rewards Program was designed and directed by Judy Lubin, MPH, Public Square Communications/Heart and Style. Special thanks to our program team:

Terri Holley, MS, CHES - Program Advisor and Lead Health Coach
Kristine Louis, Health Coach
Danielle Crump, RN, Health Coach