UNC Health employee Nini has struggled with her health and weight her “whole life,” and her desire to improve her health increased after developing diabetes while pregnant. After trying to lose weight on her own without success, Nini decided to try the UNC Weight Management Program at Family Medicine. While working one-on-one with a counselor to make … Read more

This past year, Bridget turned 40 years old and decided it was time for a lifestyle change. “You have to try something different to get something different,” she says. In her case, she wanted new resources and support for weight loss, and she appreciated the convenience of the UNC Weight Management Program. Bridget calls herself a … Read more

Motivated by an increase in her blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and family medical history, UNC Healthcare employee Elaine Rogers began decreasing sugar and carbs in her diet and exercising more regularly. After losing 15 pounds, she hit a plateau. “I was bored of doing it on my own” she remembers, which is when she … Read more

UNC Hospitals employee Ed Agnoli shares his weight loss success — losing 25 pounds with the help of the Healthy Heels Weight Loss Program (HHWLP). Interested in learning more? New members are invited to join HHWLP for the next three weeks

Epic@UNC core team member Candace Kelly shares how her grandchildren helped motivate her to get healthy with the Healthy Heels Weight Loss Program. “I have tried just about everything,” says Candace Kelly, Epic@UNC core team member, when talking about her desire to lose weight and improve her health. She participates in the Healthy Heels Weight Loss … Read more

Last winter, UNC Health Care employee Kathy Brice was ready for a change. She had recently gained back some weight she had lost before. She knew she needed something to motivate her so she joined the Healthy Heels Weight Loss Program.

Larry Conner had tried everything to lose weight. Finally, he was referred by his primary care provider at a routine check-up and has lost over 30 pounds. He describes improvements in his daily life and overall health.

Nanette is one of 86 UNC Health Care employees participating in the Healthy Heels Weight Loss Program this year. She says tracking her food intake as one of the most useful tools she picked up in the program, along with the accountability that the group setting provides.