State Employees Testimonials

8/11/2019 State Employees Testimonials

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Margaret Stojic Date: 12/16/13

I am definitely feeling better about myself and what I am putting in my body to fuel it. I am not feeling

guilty in the morning when I wake up, for what I have eaten the day before. Finally feel in control of what I

eat, rather than food controlling me. Program has also motivated me to start exercising more regularly.

Tips have helped me to drink more water and less coffee.

Ann Davenport Date 12/16/13

My overall outlook on the perspective of making sure I eat the right amount of calories, fat, and protein

alone with the right portion size and exercise has made a tremendous impact on my life. This is a change

in my life that I can and will manage throughout my life. I have already seen some changes in my weight

and in the next few months I am sure I will notice it in my health

Ann Davenport/ UPDATE Date 4/23/14

Maurice, I apologize for not attending our DPP Meeting today, I have to be in Clarksville.

Iwanted to let you know how I have been doing.

On April 11th

I had my routine doctorsappointment.

My doctor was very pleased because at my previous appointment I weighed 175lbs, but on April 11th

I weighed 168 lb.

My A1c was 6.3 and previously it was 7.3 (my A1c wasoff because she had changed my cholesterol medication to Astorvastin (Lipitor), which doesincrease your blood sugar and causes severe leg cramps, but she changed it back at myrequest); my cholesterol was below 166; my vitamin D level was back to normal; and myBlood pressure was good, 120/70.

As a goal, I am contemplating riding my bike to the bus stop, which will be about a mile one-way from my home, put my bike on the bus to ride into work, and ride my bike home fromthe bus stop, which would give me an extra 2 miles of exercise at least three times a week,during the nice weather, as soon as I can arrange to get a bike locker.

As another goal, I am working on losing more weight by the time I go back to the doctor in 6months.

This is all I can report at this time.

Thank you

Joan Cagle Date 12/16/13

I would say that my mood has definitely changed. I love the way that Maurice keeps us motivated each

week. I am more conscious of what I am eating because of keeping the food logs. I plan to continue

improving my food choices so that in the long run, I will have more energy and sleep better.

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Joan Cagle/ UPDATE Date 4/28/14

On Saturday I completed the Country Music Marathon in Nashville.

As I mentioned to you inclass on Thursday, I hurt my back 3 weeks ago.

This back issue has limited my training;however, I took your advice and used the stretching exercises you suggested.

When I startedthe marathon, I felt great.

When I passed the 4 mile mark, my back began to hurt but notmuch.

Once I got to the 9 mile mark, I was hurting more.

It was at this point, I thoughtabout you and how excited you were when I told you I would be doing this marathon.

Inaddition, I was wearing my wristband from our class members brother that says, I run forJoe, 4-26-2014.

These thoughts gave me the motivation I needed to keep going. Because ofthe pain, I had to slow my pace but I stayed determined to finish.

I have rested over the weekend and feel better today.

My personal goal for the marathon wasto finish at a pace of 15 minutes per mile.

I am proud to say that my finish time was 3:22with a pace of 15.25!

So, even with the pain and having to slow down for the last 4 miles, I

still was very close.

I am so thankful to be a part of your class.

You are a great motivator.

You may share resultsif you want

Carol Sorbo Date 12/16/13

I feel more empowered with knowledge. I have been in several weight loss training programs and had a

good base of knowledge. But that has been built upon with additional information that helps to further

understand how the body works. I like the emphasis about health and not just weight loss. As we know

skinny doesnt equal healthy.

Nancy Foster Date 12/16/13

My blood pressure has decreased from an average of 138/88 to 110/70. My pulse has decreased from

around 80 to 60. While I have not decreased my med, I have a routine physical in February and hope

then I will be off my blood pressure med. I now have enough energy to do things at home after work that I

could not do before.

Joyce Torrence Date 12/16/13

At my age, I have a fairly good grasp of what I need to do, still have a problem scheduling time for me

as opposed to the demands of family members, work and requests from friends for a piece of time.

Maurice has reinforced all the positives of taking time for our health. I am committed to living out the restof my life in as healthy a manner as possible. Thanks to our coach for giving us the motivation to think

before we put junk food in our mouth, and to get up and get moving1



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Karen Lowe Date 12/16/13

My husband says Im a lot easier to live with. I feel better because I have more energy and Im sleeping

better. Im excited with my weight loss because I have had such a struggle just to maintain, let alone lose

weight. Now Im finally losing weight and Im loving it.

Patsy Crook Date 12/16/13

I am really enjoying the program, I have learned so much about how the body works. I also do more

research on my own. I am thankful for the journaling and weekly weight in being accountable to a coach

and a team makes a difference. I have more energy and have participated in three 5K since we started.

The first one was for a friend with cancer, the next two were for me and my new found energy. This is

also aided by the 30 minute combined breaks the State is allowing. Motivation is a key factor with our

group and Maurice is very motivating. I have had weight loss and continue to loss each week. I sleep so

much better and I am eating very healthy.

This is our success story for February from OIG.

Patsy Crook/ UPDATE Date 2/26/14

16 week has come and gone and the OIG staff in the Diabetic Prevention Program is sad to seeour weekly meetings end. Maurice has been a true champion to our group. We got lots of tipstoday on how to stay on track and also some additional exercises to add to our strengthprogram. We started with 13 people and ended with 10. Our group had 6 out of 10 that lostover 5% of their body weight and 2 of the 6 have exceeded the 7% already. Total pounds

lost111!!!

Patsy Crook/ UPDATE Date 4/30/14

The OIG department of F&A started the Resistant Band Exercise class on January 21,2014 withsix participates and three months later there are three employees that come on a regular andtwo other employees that attend at the same time but do cardio activities. The class haschanges the exercise routine three times to keep our work-outs interesting and challengingfor the muscle groups being worked. All instructions on the exercises come from our DiabeticPrevention Coach, Maurice Saliba.

We are thankful that we have a work-out room in our building and that we are allowed the 30Minute Wellness Break. The group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and the class isopen to anyone that is interested in the building.

Results: With the diabetic program we three had lost a total of 35 pounds until the exerciseclass began in January.

Now with the band class added we have lost an additional 16 poundsand 11.5 combined total inches from upper arms, waist, and thighs. We all do some form ofcardio on our Tuesday and Thursday Wellness Breaks. We are more energized and one memberof the class no longer has to takes blood pressure medication.

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Thanks for the note. Got the results of my annual physical today, and am pretty pleased with myprogress. Dr. was very pleased as well. Moved the bar in several ways, and I had nothing in theblood work that was outside of normal ranges:

Weight from 277 to 249

A1C from 6.0 to 5.6Cholesterol Total from 153 to 136Triglycerides from 209 to 150HDL from 44 to 40VLDL from 42 to 30LDL from 67 to 75

Jerry Reihl / UPDATE Date 2/25/14

Reflecting on this journey, and want to say thanks to you. You have helped make real for me whatmy doctor has been telling me for the last several years. You are indeed a great coach, motivator,and support. I really value our relationship and friendship. Im committed to continuing to movethe dials on my overall health, but also understand that Ill have some self inflicted set backs,and Im OK with that. Its a marathon, not a sprint, but you have helped me understand that!Imcommitted to getting into the resistance training in addition to the cardio and food plan (notice Ididnt say DIET).

James Stewart Date 2/19/14

The enclosed are some of my results from my last two doctors appointment. As you can seethe numbers are going in the right direction. Before starting your program, I was told Bloodsugar is slowly rising recommended

Actos

30 mg daily and follow-up in 3 months. No medswere changed but my numbers are better and this is due to your program.



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Thank you for all your help,

Paulette Barton Date 3/2/14

If I need to put my testimonial on your official form with my signature, let me know and I will get that to you

as soon as possible this week. Otherwise, you have my permission to use my testimonial below or

portions of it and associate my name with it.

"I have never been in a health program that taught about wellness from a holistic approach until I

attended Maurice's course.

It was so refreshing to learn about physical, psychological, and emotional reasons and/or triggers that

cause us to struggle with weight issues and bad eating habits, instead of just being focused on counting

calories or the number of minutes exercised like so many health programs do.

I learned so many positive, life changing tools that are helping me to become a much healthier and

happier person overall."

Sarah Martin Date 3/4/14

I have been a Registered Nurse for 26 years and a natural born skeptic since birth. Iconsidered myself quite knowledgeable about exercise, eating right, and water consumption.Before I attended Mr. Salibas informational meeting I was SKEPTICAL what could he teachme? -but I went anyway. He answered all my questions at that meeting. His enthusiasm and

positive words were an immediate draw for me. He seemed to know his stuff. As I haveattended the classes these last 16 weeks, I have learned a lot about taking care of myselfthanks to my health coach. I lost the 5% weight goal, increased my water intake and have justgotten started exercising with the resistance bands Mr. Saliba recommended.

I know so much more about nutrition as it applies to real life. I grocery shop differently now. Ihave remembered how good my body feels when I exercise. I know the knowledge I gainedwill influence my health for the rest of my life. As I continue to work toward my goal of 30more pounds of weight loss, regular exercise, taking time for myself and maintaining mywater consumption I will continue to apply all the healthy life/healthy body principles Ilearned from my health coach Maurice. I am soglad

I attended that informational class 16weeks ago; it truly has changed me for the better.

Augustine Johnson Date 3/4/14

First of all thanks for coaching this program for us I am learning so much in these classes. Ihave not lost much weight but my numbers are going down my A1C went from 6.5 to 6.4.losing a pound a week, eating less and paying attention to portion sizes clothes are gettingloose in the waistline cant wait to see what my new number will be.



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The most important thing I have learned is to drink more water. I was shocked the first day ofclass to learn that a coke has 65mg of sugar OH MY GOODNESS. I wont say no-more cokes forme my favorite is coco cola and zero cokes but I have reduced them to one once or twice a

month instead of one or two a week.

This class has helped me to become aware of all the wrong things I was doing. Partners inhealth has given us an excellent coach to guide us through this maze of learning to eatthe right foods, drink more water, exercise. I try to do most of what I have learned but I stillneed to put me first.

Whenever the coach from Partners In Health call to talk about my health I have good things totell them about how I am doing and the onsite coaching I am getting from Maurice.

Augustine Johnson/ UPDATE Date 4/9/14

I have not had any type of coke product for a month eating sweets have dropped not saying I

am not eating them but not as much. I also started eating food on smaller plates I hadreduced the size of the plate I was using, these are paper plates I am not sure what the sizesare but from the regular size to a smaller one not the saucer size but anyway I am now notable to eat all my food when I go out to eat. So I eat half and eat the other half for lunch thenext day.

I am asking anyone who joins this program to stick with it because under Maurices guidanceyou will improve on your eating habits, you will lose weight, you will start feeling better andbecome more alert. You will also start to really watch what you are eating, your cholesterolwill start to drop as well as your A1C. I am so glad I got into this program because it hashelped me to start to take better care of myself.

I appreciate my coach and team members because they encourage and give tips on whatfoods they eat to help themselves. This program has been an eye-opener for me.

I go back to my doctor on the 8th

of May and hope to hear nothing but good news.

Ella Buntin Date 3/6/14

I had a kidney transplant in 1995 and over the years I have continuously activated my lose/gain cycle. I remember after my transplant, my doctor foretold my future by telling me youwill gain weight and in the same breath saying dont gain. I blossomed and gained up to a100 pounds, at my heaviest. My medications that induce hunger pains and the ability to turnexcess calories into fat and the newly gained unrestricted foods I could eat did not help.Someone should have told me that sugar free/fat free did not mean no weight gain.

I have tried several programs and none have stopped my lose/gain cycle until now. Beforesigning up for this program, my weight lost/gain was a total of minus 1.6 pounds for the prior6 months. I have not found anything that has kept me motivated to lose, show an interest inexercise, or take charge of my health until this program. Being given the knowledge of whatfood does to and for your body is inspiring and the motivation and belief strengthens you toaccomplish your goal.



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I mentally committed to totally do the program for one week and that week lead to the nextand the next and so on. I now want and crave carrots, which is strange considering I neverliked carrots before. By the way, I have lost over 10% of my body weight and my energy levelhas improved immensely. My new mantra You got to want it.

Ella Buntin / UPDATE Date 4/29/14

I just wanted to thank you, because without you and your program I would not have had

asked my doctors for an A1C test.

Since my blood glucose was always normal, this test wasnever ordered.

After going to the doctor yesterday, my A1C result was 6.5%, which is

borderline diabetic. My blood glucose was tested two months ago and was, as usual, normal.

By continuing with your program, my doctor thinks that I can lower my A1C.

Thank you again, for giving me the tools to manage my weight lost (over 10% after the 16week program) and the knowledge regarding nutrition and exercise.

If I had keep going downmy usually path, I probably would have become a diabetic within the near future.

Marvel Howard Date 3/7/14

I wish we were still meeting every week.

Thank you for the information you shared with us.

But it was more than information that youprovided.

While it is true, I learned many new things, the biggest impact for me was themotivation.

There were some things that I already knew but I wasnt practicing.

The biggestchange for me has been not eating all thru the night.

I have had this habit for about 30 years.

But finally, I am feeling free.

I woke up last night and wanted to eat. I simply smiled tomyself and drank some water that I now keep close by my side.

There has also been animprovement with the amount of water that I drink.

I also have a note on my refrigeratorthat says, you have a psychological problem.

I use this in the event I make it to myrefrigerator during the night.

I think part of the motivation came from feeling that you cared about us and also the passionyou have for what you do. Making the effort to improve my lifestyle is my way of not justhelping myself but saying thank you for caring.

I will stay in touch.

I have hope for your brother too.

Richard Cobb Date 3/7/14



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Hi Maurice,Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to let you know that the first 16 weeks were awesome.I did not really know what to expect when I signed up for the class but knew that I wanted toknow more about diabetes and how it was affecting my body. Being on meds for the last fewyears for diabetes and with A1C levels running extremely high for a while now I thought that Ishould find out exactly what is going on. My doctor had told me that I should be on insulin but

like a lot of men I was in very dangerous denial that the disease had gotten that serious.Through the information gained by attending your classes I finally realized that diabetes is avery serious condition and you did not by any means try to sugar coat (pun intended) thatseriousness. I am now on insulin and have found it not to be all that bad. The needles areextremely thin and short and most of the time I dont even feel the stick. In addition to themeds, Im trying to control my blood sugar levels by exercise and being more aware of theharmful foods that seem to be all around.Proper food intake is the biggest challenge Ive faced. For instance last night after a smallmeal at a popular fast food seafood restaurant, with a salad, slaw, one piece of fish and somebreaded shrimp I thought my blood sugar level would be within range. Boy was I surprised,two hours after eating I got a reading of 234, oh I forgot to include the one hushpuppy.Anyway my average blood glucose readings are now much better than in the past, not yetwhere I want them to be but Im getting there. I want to thank you for making this class

available and honestly had it not been for the information presented in the class I most likelywould not have taken the big step and started the insulin therapy. Thank you and please keepup the good work.

Laurie Beamon Date 4/23/14

Hello Maurice:

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again tomorrow at the Tennessee Tower building. ( Iam the girl that walks in with Mark(my boss) and have not missed a meeting).



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Before we meet, I wanted to give you some good news and feel free to use it however youneed too.

In July, 2013, I had my first physical (new employee) in over 5 years.

My blood work was asfollows:

Lipid PanelCholesterol, Total

378

OUT of Range 125-200HDL Cholesterol

54

IN the Range > or =46Triglycerides

255

OUT of Range or =46Triglycerides

194

OUT of Range


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what the body does with what you eat, how it effects your body and what your body reallyneeds to be healthy inside and out. The great information and motivation from Maurice makeeverything easier and so much Fun. I hear his voice in my head when I start to stray away frommy healthy habits. I have lost over 20 pounds and feel so much better. I still give myself a littletreat every so often, but I realize so quickly how it makes me feel. I can always connect nowwhat I ear to how it makes me feel. Healthier eating and getting more exercise does make sucha difference in the way you feel. Thanks for making it "Fun" to do something for myself toimprove my Health....Brenda Sue Collins"

Carol Thompson Date 5/28/14

I had lab work done last week and just got the results. My A1C is down from 6.2 to 6.0. Ithas not been this low since November 2011. Thanks for helping me get itdown withoutmedication. Still working on my cholesterol but it is also coming down. Wentfrom 246 to 169 (with medication). Hope someday to be off medication for this too.

My cholesterol ratio went from 4.17 to 2.49

Carol Thompson/ UPDATE Date 7/23/14

Maurice is such an inspiration. I have been attending his classes at my work and I have finallyfound a program that works. He is "in my head" and helps me to make healthier decisions onmy food choices. Since taking this class, I have dropped 3 dress sizes, can now walk farther,can do stairs without my knees killing me and also my A1C is lower than it has been in 3 years(and without medication!). Kudos to Maurice for being so dedicated to helping so many peopleto get healthy and stay that way. I know my life has been extended for it. Thanks Maurice forcaring about people and spreading your enthusiasm for good eating and exercising.

Carol Farragher Date 6/13/14

Maurice,

Feel free to share the following with other participants if you feel it is appropriate. It was astrange day at my health screening. I wound up counseling my counselor.

My path is a little different than other Diabetes Prevention Program participants in that I haverecently been diagnosed with a serious illness including a brain tumor. The doctors said ahealthy heart likely saved my life during a neurological event which seized the left side of myface, upper body, and heart.This continues to have a great impact on my bodys neurological functions, sometimes makingmy brain misread cues for other biological processes. It also affects my participation inphysical activities. But my own behavior has just as much of an impact on my health, now

more than ever. My weight gain began in the Fall of 2013. Over a 6 month period I gained 30pounds due to the tremendous decrease in my activity level. Although I was still active, I wasno longer able to participate in extreme sports or go for hours every night after working a fullshift every day.

I was diagnosed as a pre-diabetic in early 2014 and have been attending one of the DiabetesPrevention Program workgroups with our health coach Maurice Saliba. Chartable results aresometimes slower for me because of medications and activity levels that are less than what Iwas used to doing. Still, the simple lifestyle changes the program recommends contribute to



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my daily wellness. Today (June 2014) I went for my Biometric Health Screening. The resultswere even BETTER, and STRANGER than anticipated.

I went through the same standing, weighing, sticking, and pressure as everyone else. At theend I was startled when the health coach asked about the paradox in my screening results.You see my waist circumference of normal range for a woman my age and my triglyceride

level of below 45 which was well below normal range belied my body mass index which oddlylanded in the obese range! She asked how I had such an ideal blood pressure and triglyceridelevel but also happened to land in the pre-diabetic category. We talked about family historyand recent changes to health, activities that had to be cut back due to illness, and theDiabetes Prevention Program. We exchanged phone numbers so I could give her moreinformation on where to find some unique activities for an adventurous soul that will keep theheart and mind young.

Body Mass Index (BMI):

31

30.0 to 39.9: ObeseWaist Circumference:

35

35 inches or less: NormalBlood Pressure

105/63

Less than 120/80: IdealTotal Cholesterol

115

Less than 200mg/dl: NormalTriglyceride (fasting)


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that I have lost over 26 pounds and Maurice gave us some guidelines for success that aresustainable.

This is a common sense program that embodies the 4 pillars of successfulhealthy living.

The four components are adequate sleep, water, food intake and exercise.

Tobe more specific the break down goes like this:

Sleep = at least 6 hours a dayWater = at least 64 ounces a dayExercise = at least 10,000 steps per day or approximately 4.45 miles for me and my stridedistance.

(However, now into the program I do much more)Caloric intake = No more than 2000 calories per day (for men) and ~ 1400 for women;

Iusually do less than this.

There are other break downs that make this a very doable program and with regular waterintake and snacks at the right intervals I am never hungry. I feel great and am able to getaround much better and enjoy all the physical activity I am involved with

such as gardening,working out with weights, building, swimming, walking/hiking and others, etc.

I reallybelieve that I am in a very beneficial life-style change that is easy to maintain and my recentwellness assessment results bear this out with blood pressure numbers somewhat 30 points

less than have ever been.

Of course there are other components of a healthy life such asthe mental, and spiritual, but for the physical part this has been great. This is one big thankyou I will throw to TDEC and encourage everyone wanting to make a positive change in theirbodies to consider.

Sam Temple 6/20/14

I when to my Dr. a week go.

Chol

Trigs

HDL

LDL

Weight

Glucose

Dec.

122

139

31

63

223

115

June

97

59

36

49

205

104

This is because of Maurice 4 pillars

Lovel VanArsdale 6/30/14

Hi Maurice!

Per our meeting last week (TennCare 11:00 am class; I sit right outside the door :) I am sending my labsas a testimony on your behalf. I have not loss much weight, however, I must be doing something good!

LIPID PanelCholesterol in January was 294.... May was down to 194Triglyceride in January was 173.... May was down to 155Cholesterol.in HLD in January was 73.... May was up to 81Cholesterol.total/Cholestroil.in HDL in January was3.41.... May was down to 2.40



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Cholesterol.in VLDL in Januray was 35.... May was down to 31Cholesterol.non HDL in January was 176.... May was down to 113

I have enjoyed your class so much!! I was borderline diabetic and now with the everyday lifestyle changesI have made, that worry is gone! Your class is unlike any other weight management class I have everattended. Unlike others, you taught me how my body is made up and what it needs to function properly

and stay healthy.

I never drank water, however, once you had me commit to just one week of 64 ounces a day, my bodynow craves water and I drink more now than I ever have!!

Your teachings of portion sizes, calorie intake, and simple activities I can do to loose weight were veryhelpful.

Thanks for allowing me to participate in this class and I am very appreciative for you dedication andfriendship. You are making a difference and I would recommend others to take advantage of yourknowledge and enthusiasm!!

Regina Nelson 7/16/14

Thanks Maurice. The way I look at it right now, under the circumstances, is that I don't gain an inordinateamount of weight as I traverse this very sad time in my 50s. I remained single from 1989 when mydaughter was an infant after I divorced an abusive husband, until Dec 2007. I'll be 54 yrs old this monthon the 28th. Scary. I had my annual physical with my PCP last week. You don't know this, but I haveactually lost 21 pounds in the last year. I had gotten pretty hefty, to say the least. But at least my doc wasthrilled LOL!

When I saw your program, I thought this could be my denouement. If I wanted to see my only child(Sarah, 25, in LA) successful, marry and have grandchildren, I had to change my life. Your lectures arehelping me realize that hope. I am not perfect and I often fail, but without you and your guidance, yourprotestations of hope, along with spiritual guidance from my womb mate (twin sister in Knoxville), I'd belost.

Thank you for all you do and God bless you. The fact you thought of me on the eve of your vacationspeaks volumes to me of your dedication and caring.

Terry Walker Date 8/3/14

I knew I was overweight and at risk and had just come off single by-pass heart surgery.

I knew that I had to make changes but had no idea where or how to begin. Then I was

given an opportunity to join a course that would lower my risk for developing diabetes.

Maurice in the first class laid down a road map of where to go and how to get

there. That first week I saw no change but to be fair I did not jump in with both feet but

did make the change to drink more water. From the second week on there was no

stopping me, Maurices motivation and Can-do attitude infected me and I made the

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By this time I had set my own goal and as of this writing the program is 33%

complete and I have made 40% of my goal losing almost 40 lbs. I began by walking for

about 15 to 20 minutes and before long was at the goal that Maurice set of 30 minutes.

Now I walk daily anywhere from 3.5 to 4 miles. Maurice continues to be a huge

inspiration and his guidance has left little doubt in mind and heart that I will reach my

goal and will be a much healthier and happier person for it. All thanks to Maurices

program!!

Elizabeth Cates Date 8/4/13

This wellness program works because of two factors:

The first is the positive and

supportive attitude of Maurice. The second factor is the simple yet sensible information

from various sources that Maurice provides. Hard and fast rules are made to be broken.

Maurices approach is to introduce flexibility into sound dietary principles and physical

exercise activities without any guilt trip when you backslide.

He lives what he teaches.

I truly believe that Maurices low-pressure, common-sense, caring, and upbeat delivery

is the one factor that will remain even when the program is over and will encourage me

to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Heres to you, Maurice. You have moved the mountain!

David Stocket Date 8/14/2014

Meant to tell you when we talked, I saw my doctor last week and just got the testresults. All the numbers are trending good. HDL and LDL are within normal ranges, but

Total

Cholesterol

is on the low side (100 [125-200]). First time HDL & LDL have been'normal' in a long time. My A1c is 5.8 (target is


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Thanks

Renee Minnis Date 8/6/2014

Good Morning Coach! I want to take this time to thank you again for saving my life. If you

hadn`t discussed with us how important it is to keep our numbers down; I would not be

here today. I wasnt feeling well that day. I saw spots and had the worse headache in

class. After I left I kept those 4 words stayed in my head GO TO THE DOCTOR! The next

morning, I went the doctor my blood pressure was 151/104. I was at stroke level. If it

wasn`t for Coach Saliba and his teaching about the importance of the silent killer(BP) I

really believe he saved my life. I knew I had high blood pressure but, my medicine had to

be changed. If this class was offered again; I would sign up quickly as possible. Again, I

want to say thanks.

Picture Wellness is honored to have the opportunity to service the Diabetes Prevention

Program for the State of Tennessee. The experience has been amazing, and I believe that

there is a real opportunity to continue this type of service for the state employees inNashville, TN.

As of August 6th, 2014, group 1 will have two sessions before the end of their 22ndsession

with the last class scheduled for September 25th.

On August 6th, 2014, group 2 will be finalizing their 16thsessions.



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HC21 will be providing a final report with accurate data of the total weight lost,

attendance etc

Total estimated weight loss as of August, 2014.

UTK Group 1 325 poundsTN. Tower Group 1 348 pounds

TN. Care Group 1 423 pounds

OIG Group 1 138 pounds

TN. Tower Group 2 217 pounds

Davey Crockett Group 2 76 pounds

Andrew Jackson Group 2 235 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 1,726 pounds


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