Speed up the weight loss goals with Wa-Rite every Friday in CH 3

On June 23, the Wa-Rite Club celebrated members Pat Miller and Marianne Barlow. Miller was a top loser shedding 3 of the of the 15.5 pounds lost by the club last week, attributing her success to attending a nutritional program through her medical plan and learning more about nutrition. Barlow received a Wa-Rite’s bachelor’s degree for achieving and maintaining her weight loss goal.

Virginia Olejnik presented on the health benefits of ginger and lemon water. She offered some suggestions on incorporating ginger into a diet, which helps with inflammation, pain relief, lowers cholesterol, improves sugar regulation and reduces nausea.

Olejnik also addressed the reasons to add a glass or two of water with lemon to one’s diet, which provides vitamin C, potassium, flavonoids and helps with inflammation, digestion and regularity, improved immunity, and is also linked to boosting serotonin production and contributing to weight loss.

Leisure World residents interested in better health, more energy and some light-hearted camaraderie are welcome to join. The club meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8:15-8:45 a.m. The meetings are from 9-10 a.m. The annual membership fee is $10. Weekly dues are ten cents.

Pat Miller

Marianne Barlow WA-RITE

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Wa-Rite offers a non-judgmental and supportive environment that provides information, accountability, shared experiences and whimsy. Club members work toward their shared goals of making the most of their golden years by being healthy and fit.

—Denise Stable