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Fun, food, and friends set this program apart from other weight loss and exercise plans. You’ll come to a series of two-hour programs on eight Saturdays. Each day’s program includes a fun physical activity like hip-hop aerobics, skating, or walking. A great part of Sisters Helping Sisters is being matched up with a “big sister” who will join you in some activities and coach you as you move through the program. Along the way, you’ll learn how to make healthier food choices, such as when dining out at a restaurant like Ryan’s or even McDonald’s. You’ll have a free meal each day, and babysitting services are provided if needed. A few blood tests and measurements in the beginning of the program will show how healthy you are. And to help you stay motivated, you’ll receive a $10 gift card for each meeting that you attend, PLUS another $100 gift card will be awarded to each participant who attends all eight sessions. Who can join Sisters Helping Sisters? Sisters Helping Sisters was created especially for African American women from 14 to 24 years of age, although young women who are not African American and who meet the other criteria for participation can join too. Participants must be overweight according to National Institutes of Health guidelines; to find out whether you qualify to join, please use our BMI calculator—your BMI must be 25 or more. You cannot be pregnant if you want to take part in the program. Girls under age 18 will need a parent’s or guardian’s permission to join, and all participants will have to sign an informed consent form. Sign me up! To join Sisters Helping Sisters, just call 301-790-8626 and provide your name, address, and phone number. The classes will be held at Memorial Recreation Center, located at 109 W. North Avenue, Hagerstown, Maryland. Funding for this program was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office on Women’s Health.
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Sisters Helping Sisters is an innovative program for young women who want to learn healthier eating and exercise habits.