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Her outlook on food has changed, too. "I am always looking for new recipes to try," she says. Margaret has currently lost 244 pounds, is down to taking four pills a day and is now training for a half marathon. "It was a lifesaver that the people at The Meyer Center were interested in me," she says. "I don't want anyone to suffer like what I went through with pain and depression. Now it's a sunny day every day." For more information about FitLife and CoxHealth Fitness Centers, call 269-3282 or visit coxhealth.com. Cox Monett offers a weight management program called Journeys — call 354-1280 for more information. Margaret and instructor Glenn Sneed move to the music during a Thursday evening Zumba® class. Margaret's advice to others is to keep moving, take it one day at a time and have fun. MORE HELP TO KEEP A HEALTHY WEIGHT What is MetaCheck? "It's a test that measures how many calories you burn," explains David Dade, dietitian at CoxHealth Fitness Centers. "The simple test takes 30 minutes and tells you your metabolic rate, calorie and protein needs, and body fat percentage." During the test you breathe into a mouthpiece connected by a tube to the MetaCheck device. Oxygen use is measured to determine how many calories are being burned. The cost is $40 for CoxHealth Fitness Center members and $50 for non- members. You can also pair this test with a nutrition consultation for an extra fee. Call 269-3282 to schedule an appointment. Take control of your weight Losing weight can be tough. But taking off the pounds can greatly improve your overall health. Learn more about the CoxHealth Surgical Weight Loss Program during an informational meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Wed., July 25, at Cox South or Wed., Aug. 8, at Hulston Cancer Center. Experts will discuss the LAP- BAND® System for surgical weight loss, and the physical and mental requirements that make a good candidate for weight loss surgery. For more information, call 875-3593. Classes for our community AFEP (Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program) is a low intensity class with gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion. The class is designed for those suffering from arthritis, fibromyalgia or other chronic conditions. AFEP is free at CoxHealth Fitness Centers – call 269-3282 for class times and locations. AFEP classes are $3 each at Cox Monett Fitness Center – call 236-2596 for more information. coxhealth.com 5