BACK IN WHACK for Teens PROGRAM
How does the program work?
The Back in Whack for Teens [BiW4Teens] Program helps the teen/tween understand what is out of whack with their body’s energy balance; what they can do to help their body’s energy balance get back in whack; and provides habit change tools which help the youth let go of old unhealthy habits and adopt new healthy habits. Upon completion of this six-month program, teens/tweens will have adopted long lasting healthy lifestyle and eating habits that will have helped them achieve a healthier weight, a lower BMI and a healthier body. These habits also help youth maintain their healthy weight and healthy body.
In what ways does the program help support a healthy body?
The program was designed to support healthy growth and development of teen/tween's body and brain. It helps their bodies heal from damage caused by excess weight. Fourteen of the high impact health habits have been proven to help prevent the development of diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer.
Physicians and youth are reporting multiple program health benefits far beyond weight loss and a lower BMI. See additional health benefits listed below.
What is included in the program?
BiW4Teens Program contains 27 interactive health coaching videos paired with a companion workbook. Together the videos and workbook provide an interactive experience for the teen/tween utilizing the following health coaching methods:
- Self-discovery exercises
- Hands-on activities
- Positive thinking training
- Treasure hunts & field trips
- Self-monitoring tools
- Empower youth with knowledge
- Program themes that support habit change
- Strategies that stimulate motivation
- Discussion guide for parents & teens
- Parent-Teen Habit Change Contract
- Family activities promote family partnerships
- Program incentives increase motivation
What are the main program compoments?
- Individualized nutrition plan
- Nutrition education & training
- Personalized exercise plan
- Healthy lifestyle habits
- Habit change training - skills - tools
- Habit Tracker
- Food & Activity Diary
- Parents support pack
- Family activities
- Resources for working with your doctor
- Program completion incentives - FREE gift plus option to join the virtual BIW4TEENS support group
What is in the parents support pack?
The parent support pack gives parents ideas about:
- How to be a healthy role model;
- How to best support and motivate their teen/tween during habit change;
- How to get their teen/tween excited about healthy eating;
- How to get teen/tween more involved in the kitchen;
- How to help their teen/tween get moving more; and
- How to get the whole family moving more together.
The parents support pack has a discussion guide to help parents and teens/tweens have productive conversations about each program session.
There is also a program commitment contract for youth and parents to sign. Changing health habits can be stressful primarily because it is hard to give up unhealthy habits. This contract helps to increase communication and cooperation, and decrease conflict between teens/tweens and parents during a potentially stressful time.
Can I see an example of what the program is like?
YES!! Click HERE to watch the BIW4TEENS Program Introduction video and view Part 1 of the Back in Whack for Teens workbook.
How can I purchase this program?
Click HERE to be taken to the order page.
I am a healthcare provider. Can this program be used in our healthcare clinic?
YES!! BiW4Teens provides a solution for healthcare clinics who lack the resources to provide weight management interventions for their pediatric patients. This online program can easily be adopted into the clinic setting with limited personnel and resources. CLICK HERE to learn how your clinic can implement BiW4Teens and start providing your pediatric patients an effective evidence-based weight management program. NOTE - Program includes billing codes for reimbursement.
I am a school nurse. Can this program be used in the school setting?
YES!! BiW4Teens provides a realistic weight management intervention for school nurses who work in communities where there are no treatment programs for obese youth. CLICK HERE to look at and download program resources for school nurses.
program outcomes & Benefits
PHYSICIANS HAVE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
- Youth have successfully adopted healthier eating and lifestyle habits;
- Youth have achieved a healthier weight and lower BMI;
- Youth with high blood pressure have lowered their blood pressure;
- Youth with high cholesterol and triglycerides have improved readings;
- Youth with elevated liver enzymes have improved their readings;
- Youth with high blood sugar levels have lowered their blood sugar;
- Youht with prediabetes, no longer have prediabetes upon program completion; and
- Whole families have adopted healthier eating and lifestyle habits.
YOUTH ARE REPORTING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- Increased energy and stamina
- Easier to breath during physical activity
- Regulated irregular menstrual cycle
- Decreased gastrointestinal upset
- Clearer smoother skin
- Able to concentrate better with ADD
- Getting better grades in school
- Improved self-esteem and body image
- Fewer mood swings
- Improved symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Strengthened family relationships
THE PROGRAM TEACHES IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS:
- Problem solving
- Combat negative thinking
- Understand mind-body connection
- Body acceptance & appreciation
- Learn to listen to your body
- Setting realistic achievable goals
- Positive thinking techniques
- Stress management
- Journaling to support health & wellbeing
- Practice health supporting visualizations
- Mindful eating
- Manage food cravings