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Greene County’s Fresh Start Program

Greene County's Fresh Start Program

 

Fresh Start for a Healthy Me, formerly known as Biggest Loser, is a program of the Greene County Rural Health Network and run in collaboration with the Greene County YMCA. Fresh Start is a Healthy Lifestyle program designed to help participants reach their health and fitness goals! Over the course of sixteen weeks, participants will be provided support such as healthy tips on nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, in-person clinics and a supportive social network. Over $6000 in cash prizes will be awarded across several categories throughout the program. Join today and make 2025 your year!

The Fresh Start program begins February 1st and is open to all Greene County residents over the age of 18.  You must sign up with a work group or a community group (list below). For more details, call Michele Johnson at 518-731-7529.

 

Women transformation photo from exercising

 

“2020 hit us all pretty hard. My dad passed away last June and with being in quarantine, I gained quite a few lbs after losing weight in 2019. I was ready to change and ready to start The Greene County Biggest Loser again in 2021. The contest was just what I needed to get moving and eat better. It kept me accountable and I made sure to walk/exercise every day.I am thankful for Greene County Rural Health for offering this contest to our county and for getting me motivated to get the weight off.” – 2021 Biggest Loser participant, Jackie Reese

“When I started this in February, I was as heavy as I had ever been and was losing the ability to do things that everyone takes for granted like tying your shoes…this competition has jumpstarted my drive and the results have made me want it more.  The results work so I’m sticking with it…My goal is 170lbs.  And I will achieve my goal.” –  2021 Biggest Loser participant, Jeremy Newkirk

“I’ve been really happy with the Biggest Loser program and feel much better as was able to keep on the right path and did lose weight.  I appreciated that the program was flexible and free and had many options, including opportunities to learn about nutrition and participate in exercise classes.  I enjoyed the motivational posts and the focus on lifestyle and health.  The program was just the boost I needed to get started on losing weight and working on my nutrition and wellness. Thank you!” – Biggest Loser participant

Community Groups
Catskill Public Library
1 Franklin Street
Catskill, NY 12414
Community Action of Greene County
Contact: Carol Burnett
7856 Us Highway 9W
Catskill, NY 12414
Excel Physical Therapy Coxsackie
Contact: Marie Carroll
11831 Rt. 9W
West Coxsackie, NY 12192
Heermance Public Library
Contact: Eileen Goble
1 Ely Street
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Kelly's Pharmacy Coxsackie
Contact: Kris Baskiewicz
34 Hope Plaza
West Coxsackie, NY 12192
Kelly's Pharmacy Greenville
Contact: Kris Baskiewicz
4852 NY-81
Greenville, NY 12083
Lee Physical Therapy & Wellness
Contact: Brandi Schneider
467 Main Street
Cairo, NY 12413
Mountain Top Library
Contact: Maureen Garcia
6093 Main St
Tannersville, NY 12485
Palenville Public Library
Contact: Bathsheba Orlando
3303 NY -23A
Palenville, NY 12463
Greene County YMCA
Contact: Cindy Krasney
35 Route 81
W. Coxsackie, NY 12192
Participating Worksite Groups
Athens Generating
Cairo Durham School
Contact: Tracy Selner
CACSD
Catskill Central School District
Contact: Liz Conrad
National Bank of Coxsackie
Contact: Leslie Shove
Greene County
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