This group will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions which include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Obesity increases one's chance of having metabolic syndrome. In this session Dr. Galindo will explain how this condition can develop and discuss the risk factors that can contribute to its onset. She will also discuss how we screen for and diagnose this condition, the health risks associated with metabolic syndrome and why it is important to be proactive, as well as strategies for management.

We are hosting a 4-week health challenge created to inspire and assist you if you're in desperate need of a reset, accountability, or extra motivation to stick to your health goals. This will be a 4-week module designed to provide you with an opportunity for regular check ins, goal setting, motivation, resource sharing, and community. Each week will have a theme to focus on (e.g. nutrition, physical activity, mental wellbeing, etc.) and we will be entering participants who attend the sessions in a weekly draw for cool prizes designed to help encourage you with your health goals. Together we can help set ourselves up for success as we prepare for the fall gaining momentum.

Mental health plays a significant role in obesity management. We will talk about the relationship between mental health and obesity. We will also talk about the definition of anxiety, the differences between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorder, different types of anxiety disorders including panic attack disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. 3 c's of anxiety recovery will be introduced: calm your body, correct your thinking, and confront your fears.