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4A Daily News – Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Vitality & health AKRON, Ohio (MCT) — Lolly Marzulli is making healthier choices these days, thanks to her church family at Trinity United Church of Christ. The Akron, Ohio, con- gregation is encouraging its members to participate in a health initiative in partner- ship with Western Reserve Hospital of Summa Health System. The 15-week pro- gram, called Trinity Trim- mers, was launched in Janu- ary and is in its second round. Avoid unsatisfying snacks (MCT) A low-calorie snack can backfire if it doesn't fill you up, nutritionists say. "It's more important to choose something that will satisfy longer than to go for a snack sim- ply because it may be lower in calories, which could leave a person looking for another snack an hour later," says Crys- tal Witte, a registered dietitian with the Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center in Newport News, Va. Some tips: Be wary of 100-calorie snack packs. They're good for controlling portion size but tend to be high in refined carbo- hydrates and low in fiber. So even those that aren't inherent- ly "unhealthy" won't keep hunger at bay for long. Include protein, fiber and healthy fats. Some good com- binations: fresh fruit with reduced-fat mozzarella string cheese or a half-cup of low-fat cottage cheese, vegetables dipped in hummus, air-popped popcorn with a handful of nuts, or rice cakes with one or two teaspoons of natural peanut or almond butter. Avoid most crackers and cookies. They're generally just empty calories. Two exceptions are Melba toast and reduced fat, whole-grain wheat Triscuit crackers; you can top off either with a thin spread of natural nut butter or hum- mus. Go for Greek yogurt. Most brands are high in protein, and therefore filling. If you don't like the texture or taste of Greek brands, mix low-fat, fruit-flavored yogurt with plain low-fat yogurt to cut the sugar content. Choose granola bars carefully. To avoid getting a bunch of sugar without much else, look for a bar that provides at least three grams of fiber and five grams of protein. Create diet soda alternatives. Add an orange slice or some frozen berries to fruit-flavored sparkling water for a fizzy drink with no artificial sweeteners, which studies have shown can cause cravings for sweet foods. While most of the partic- ipants are trying to lose weight to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a few, like Marzul- li, need to put on some pounds. Those needing to gain weight are dubbed Trinity Tubbies. "I was up to 106 pounds, then I went down to 95. Now, I'm up to 103. I'm very rarely hungry, but being in the program reminds me to eat — and to eat lots!" Marzulli, 38, of Barberton, Ohio, said earlier this month. "The nice thing about the program is that we can rely on each other for support. I need to get up to 115 pounds to get to a healthier place." Trinity Trimmers are divided into teams of three people. Each team serves as a support group and comes together to share Bible read- ings and pray to help with spiritual growth. Each par- ticipant also solicits spon- sors to pledge money for weight lost or gained. The components of the program are designed to attain three goals: to improve the physical health James W. Tysinger, Jr. M.D. Eye Physician & Surgeon Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology We accept Medical, Medicare & most Insurances Office Hours: Tues-Wed-Thurs 8am-4:30pm Mon & Fri 1pm-4:30pm For Emergencies, After Hours, Week-ends, Call 530-567-5001 345 Hickory St. Red Bluff Tel: (530) 529-4733 Fax: (530) 529-1114 of the participants, to improve the spiritual health of the participants and to improve the financial health of the church. Each Sunday morning, participants weigh them- selves on a scale the hospi- tal has provided. Weights are recorded, and a bell, also provided by the hospital, is sounded to signal weight loss for Trimmers and weight gain for Tubbies. "You can hear the bell throughout the church, even in the sanctuary," said Bob Durr, 58, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. "Hopefully, the sound will inspire others to come and join the effort." The first round of the program — it kicked off Jan. 16 and ended April 24 — included 43 Trimmers and four Tubbies. The Tub- bies gained a collective 9 pounds, and the Trimmers lost a collective 229 pounds. The church collected nearly $3,000 from sponsors. The biggest loser in the group shed 20 pounds. Three participants lost between 15 and 19.5 pounds; 10 lost between 10 and 14.5 pounds; eight lost between 5 and 9.5 pounds; six lost between 1 and 4.5 pounds. Five participants fitness Church puts the spirit in weight loss MCT photo Barbara Porosky of Stow, left, who is participating in the Trinity United Church of Christ's Trinity Trimmers program, is weighed in before the wor- ship service by Del Wallace, wife of the church's pastor, in Akron, Ohio. ended the program with no loss or gain and eight gained between 1 and 11 pounds. During the first program, representatives of Summa Western Reserve conducted four hour-long classes to cover health-related issues. The topics were hyperten- sion, respiration (allergies and asthma), nutrition and a session that included blood- pressure checks. Dr. Robert Kent, presi- dent and chief executive of Summa Western Reserve, said the hospital will contin- ue to support the program at Trinity. He is hopeful the partnership with Trinity will lead to other opportunities for outreach. "We're about health care, and we want to support efforts in the community that impact people in a way that helps them improve their lifestyles," Kent said. "Our goal is to find out what the needs are in the commu- nity and to use our resources, our time and expertise to help meet those needs." 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"I know that, on a per- sonal level, when I'm at par- ties, I think about having to weigh in on Sunday and I watch what I eat," said Lee, 48, of Akron. "It's amazing that people have been losing weight during this holiday season, when it's so easy to put on pounds." The Rev. Carl P. Wal- lace, senior pastor at Trinity, said he was stunned by the number of times he heard the bell ring, signaling weight loss, after Thanks- giving. "I thought somebody had dropped the bell, but people had actually lost weight," Wallace said. "This has been a great program. It's helping us spread the word that the body of Christ needs to be healthy."