SmartWeight Events Programme 2008
The following events have been scheduled for SmartWeightTM members. If you are not a member but would like to attend, please contact Angela Hoffman on 020 7467 5470 or email her on angela.hoffman@londonmedical.co.uk. As a non-member, you will be charged £10 to attend.
Tuesday 8th January 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
'A CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Approach to Losing Weight'
CBT is a combination of behaviour modification and cognitive therapy. Cognitive refers to our thoughts, beliefs and assumptions. Our thoughts affect the way we feel and how we respond to events and challenges, both mentally and physically. Behavioural therapy is aimed at changing these behaviours.
Presented by Karen Richardson (Hypnotherapist, Counsellor)
Tuesday 5th February 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
The Metabolic Syndrome
Otherwise known as Insulin Resistance Syndrome or Syndrome X, this common combination of factors is associated with risk of early atherosclerosis. See how it also relates to weight management.
Presented by Dr Ralph Abraham
Tuesday 4th March 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Surgical Procedures for Weight Management
Understand the different techniques available for management of morbid obesity.
Presented by Bariatric Surgeon Mr Dugal Heath and London Medical patient Joanna Lees
Tuesday 1st April 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Behavioural Aspects of Obesity
Learn how you can overcome some of the behavioural barriers to weight loss
Presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr Lih Mei Liao
Wednesday 7th May 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Physical Activity: An Important Tool in Blood Glucose Regulation
How to improve your fitness level, be more energetic, more toned and benefit your diabetes without feeling the need to drag yourself to the gym or play a sport to be doing it! Remove the guilt and start to enjoy by adopting simple changes to your routine.
Presented by Angela Hoffman (Senior Clinical Nutritionist) & Melissa Meacham (Physical Activity Specialist)
Tuesday 3rd June 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Successful Weight Loss: The Patient's Perspective
Come and find out the secrets of success from Kathryn, who shed 3.5 stone (22kg) through sheer determination and permanent lifestyle changes.
Presented by Kathryn Leibu, London Medical Patient
Tuesday 24th June 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
* PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE HAS CHANGED FROM 1st JULY to 24th JUNE*
A Hypnotherapeutic Approach to Losing Weight
Learn how this technique can serve as an aid to weight loss & experience a short hypnosis demonstration.
Presented by Karen Richardson, Hypnotherapist & Counsellor
Tuesday 5th August 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Drug Therapy for Weight Management
Increase your awareness of the current medications available to help promote weight loss.
Presented by Dr Ralph Abraham
Tuesday 2nd September 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Food preparation demonstration
Quick and easy low glycaemic dishes for busy people.
Presented by Kathryn Leibu, London Medical Patient
Tuesday 7th October 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Self esteem and body confidence
Learn how improving self esteem and confidence can help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Presenter TBC
Tuesday 4th November 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
The science & mythology of low glycaemic diets
Understand the truths and myths about lower glycaemic eating and its role in weight management.
Presented by Dr Ralph Abraham and Angela Hoffman (Senior Clinical Nutritionist)
Tuesday 2nd December 2008 - 18:45 - 19:45
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
A taster of this programme, soon to be introduced at London Medical, designed to help you learn new ways of handling difficult physical sensations, feelings and moods.
Presented by Clinical Psychologist Dr Lih Mei Liao
SmartWeight™ is a life-changing plan as well as an eating programme and usually has such a positive effect that patients choose to continue with it for the rest of their lives.