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Hello:

Just as a reminder, the February meeting of the Bariatric Pal Local Support Group is Thursday. The date is February 16, 2017 @ 5:30 PM in the Simpson Community Center ( 8 North Main Street Camden, DE This on the corner of North Main Street and Route 10) and we will meet there.

Please fill free to invite anyone Pre/Post-surgery or family member who is seeking weight loss support. Text me if you need more info 302-632-8111.

I want to discuss some ways to get us more active so I will discuss NJ health challenge and First State Webfooters Couch to 5K walking program!!!

Doyle

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Hello:

I thought I would send out links to the programs I wanted to discuss in our last meeting just in case you may want to get involved.

The first on is the News Journal Challenge, yes the prizes are real, I won one last year.

http://php.delawareonline.com/news/2017/weigh-to-go/

DEADLINE is 2/22/2017 to sign up.

The second one is the First State Webfooters walking club. They are also trying to organize a Couch to 5K walking program again this year starting in April time frame. This is a great way to get you walking program started.

http://www.mdvolks.org/FSW/

Please let me know if you need more information.

Thanks,
Doyle

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Hi, I'm 11 months out and live in northern DE. Dr Irgau did my surgery. He is great!

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6 minutes ago, vccaan said:

Hi, I'm 11 months out and live in northern DE. Dr Irgau did my surgery. He is great!

Great, I bet you are feeling a lot better at this point. Perhaps you may enjoy the News Journal Challenge, need to register before Tuesday. This will keep the motivation going.

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OK tonight is the first walk for the Couch to 5K walking program. We will meet at the track behind the WB Simpson School in Camden DE at 6:00 PM for half mile walk. See attached for details.

I hope to see you and a friend there!

Doyle

Couch to 5 K flyer2017CR-2.pdf

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Hello:

Just as a reminder, the April meeting of the Bariatric Pal Local Support Group is Thursday. The date is April 20, 2017 @ 5:30 PM in the Simpson Community Center ( 8 North Main Street Camden, DE This on the corner of North Main Street and Route 10) and we will meet there.

Please fill free to invite anyone Pre/Post-surgery or family member who is seeking weight loss support. Text me if you need more info 302-632-8111.

I want to discuss some ways to get us more active so I will discuss the continuation of First State Webfooters Couch to 5K walking program. They will be walking at Brecknock Park 6:00 PM Tuesday April 18th for 1 mile this week.

Doyle

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Hello:

The Bariatric Pal Local Support Group is canceled until further notice. I am not having enough folks to show up.

Please fill free to contact me if you are seeking weight loss support. Text me if you need more info 302-632-8111.

The program can be restarted if there is more interest. I want you to know its been a privilege to help each of you on this very personal journey. Best of luck to all, you know what each of you need to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle so go live it!

Doyle

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