Why New Year’s fitness resolutions often crumble and how to overcome it

Why New Year’s fitness resolutions often crumble and how to overcome it

Advice from a YMCA Wellness Expert ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 29, 2022) 113 million – that’s how many results show up if you type in “New Year’s Fitness Resolution” into Google, from hacks and guides to charts showing you how many miles to run per day to reach your goal. It can leave many of us […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall Bariatric Center recognized for higher quality in bariatric surgery

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall Bariatric Center recognized for higher quality in bariatric surgery

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 12, 2021 – Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering […]

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall to host free webinar on weight loss surgery

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall to host free webinar on weight loss surgery

“What to know when considering bariatric surgery” ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 24, 2020) As part of its free, virtual Health Chat Series, Texas Health Hospital Rockwall invites those interested in learning more about bariatric surgery to join them for an community education class:  “What to know when considering bariatric surgery.” The Zoom webinar will be presented […]

Britt’s Training Systems to host Anti-Aging, Weight Loss Social Wednesday

(Rockwall) June 18, 2013 – Britt’s Training Systems, located at 205 County Line Road in Rockwall, will host an “Anti-Aging and Weight Loss for the 21st Century” social event from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see what is new in the battle against aging. The discussion […]

‘Anti-Aging, Weight Loss for 21st Century’ Social Wednesday

(Rockwall) June 2, 2013 – Britt’s Training Systems, located at 205 County Line Road in Rockwall, will host an “Anti-Aging and Weight Loss for the 21st Century” social event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5. Everyone is welcome to stop by and see what is new in the battle against aging. The discussion […]

Rockwall Weight Loss Surgery Center named Center of Excellence

(ROCKWALL-February 16, 2013) The weight loss surgery center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.  The recognition identifies this weight loss surgery center as meeting high standards of quality on national benchmarks. Since its inception in November 2008 the […]

140-pound weight loss goal achieved with determination, discipline

STORIES THAT INSPIRE : Jennifer Manley August 28, 2012 – I first met Jennifer Manley when I was interviewing her for a position at the YMCA.   She is a 25-year-old woman who has a very inspirational story to share with others.  She struggled her whole life with her weight and grew up often eating […]

Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge open to community

100 Day Challenge promotes health through online tracking of activity, weight loss, access to resources (McKinney) If you made a resolution to get fit this year, McKinney has a new program to help you reach your goals. The Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge provides an online platform for residents to form teams and track physical […]