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“Green Mountain has openedso many doors in my mind thatI’ve kept closed for a long time.

It has provided me witha new outlook on life.”

A drienne K urtz , Editor

L os A nge le s, CA

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When it comes to conquering a weight pro b l e m ,

e ve r y w om an l on gs f or i t . B ut d e al i ng w i t h w e ig h t ca n b e s o o v e rw h e lm i n g

th e p a t h t o c ha n ge se e ms e lu si v e . O r sc a r y . A t G r e en M o u n t a i n a t F ox Ru n ,

c h a ng e i s n e i t h e r. As t h e n a t i o n ’ s o l de s t w ei g ht -m an a g e m e n t r e t r ea t

d ed ic at e d t o w om en , w e h a v e s p e n t t h e l a s t q u ar t e r c e n t ur y d e v e l op i n g

a nd r e f i ni n g i n te ll i g en t s t ra t e g i e s t h a t h a v e h el p e d wo m e n f i n d a n d

m a i n t a i n a h e a l t h y w e i g h t . I n f ac t, G r ee n M ou n t ai n ca n c l ai m t he co un -

t r y’ s hi g he s t ra te o f s uc c e ss f or w e i g ht l o st a nd ma in ta i ne d . I f y o u ’ ve

tr i ed e ve r y d i et , r e a d a l l t h e b o o k s a n d f o l l o we d s t r i c t me a l p la n s up a nd

d ow n t he sc al e on ly t o en d u p af r a i d t o h op e f o r r e a l s ol u t i o n s . ..c o n si d e r

t h e p os si b i l i t y of l a s t i ng c h an g e a t G re e n Mo un t a i n .

n o w e v e r y b o d y k n o w s d i e t s d o n’t w o r k . . .b u t w h a t d o e s ?

n o w e v e r y b o d y k n o w s d i e t s d o n’t w o r k . . .b u t w h a t d o e s ?

C h a ng i n g t h e wa y yo u t h i n k ab o ute a t i n g is the first step towards managing your weight. Diets

are all about restricting, not about eating. And common sense will

tell you that when it comes to keeping weight off permanently,

feeling restricted is not a reasonable long-term solution. In fact,

a quarter century ago, Green Mountain pioneered the non-diet

approach to healthy eating that health and medical experts are

only now realizing is key to weight management.

C h a ng i n g t h e wa y y o u t h i n k ab o utf o o d can lead you to healthy eating. It’s not impossible. The

ability to “de-powerize” the role food plays in your life is a skill that

can be practiced and acquired. In the same way competent women

master other areas of their lives, eating well can be learned. You’ll

have the opportunity to practice eating mindfully with tasty,

healthy meals that prove eating for weight loss and maintenance

doesn’t have to be restrictive or ultra-low in calories. Our menu

provides plenty of energy for activities

while promoting a sensible loss of

weight. Each woman also develops

her own personal eating plan for back

home. We can help you create one

that fits your specific needs, because

ours is not a cookie-cutter solution.

We know that for lasting success,

women need strategies that are

flexible and livable – ones that can

be applied to the myriad ways real

women live in the real world.

“ T he non - di e t ap pro ac hwas a v e r y f re e i ng as p e ct

fo r m e. T urn in g ea ti ng i n t oa mat te r o f d e c i si o n rat her

t han ‘d i e t’ cr ea te d a n e wmi nd - set f o r m e . T hi s p ro ces shas al lo we d me t o t re a t f o od

a s i t i s m e a nt to b e– a sn o u r i s h m e n t– rat h er thans om e f o rbi dd e n a c ti v i t y! ”

Sha ron H emsley, Physician

Da llas, Te x a s

“I feel as if someone knew me and my diet

experiences and couldhear my fears andthoughts. This has

been the most comforting, enriching

experience and haslifted away the stressand control problemsrelated to food. I’m

excited about enjoyinglife’s other pleasures

beyond food.”

T e rr i L e vine, Sp eec h Pa t h o l o g i s t

Portla nd, O R

C ha n g i n g yo u r p r i o r i t i e s can often be the

foundation for a healthier weight and lifestyle. For many women,

weight and well-being form a delicate balance, with the stress

from an imbalance of personal priorities showing up as extra

pounds and inches. Over the years, we at Green Mountain have

discovered that successful weight

management means making

yourself a priority – something

that doesn’ t always come naturally

to women, the caretakers of the

world. In our unique, all-female environment, you have the

opportunity to take time to reflect, re-assess and establish new

priorities in a supportive atmosphere. Our educational approach,

focusing on topics ranging from nutrition to stress to exercise to

self-esteem has inspired women to set healthy goals not only for

their weight, but for their lives.

“T han k yo u f or pr o v id in g th egre e n h ous e th at en ab l ed me t ore c o gn i z e my o w n di le m ma a ndg iv e m y sel f perm i ss i o n t o mo v eto ward s t h e c ha ll e ng e o f c h an ge,t ow ards m y t r ue s e lf . I hav elear ne d t hat by c o n t in u ous l yma ki ng t h e sam e o l d c h o ic e s ,I was be t ray in g m y o w n nee d s.I w a s e v e ry t hi n g t o e v e ry o n e ,bu t a t rait or to m y s e l f.”Ka thle en Simo n, A tto rne y

Covington, L A

“For me, a lot of thingsI already ‘knew’ jelledat Green Mountain.

Now it all makes sensein a comprehensive,

sensible, livable way.It has shown me how tostop pointing ‘out there’

and to begin lookinginwards for the

control in my life.”Gale D ’ Aloia , Te a c h e r

N ew York, N Y

if i’m so smart, how did my life

get this way?

if i’m so smart, how did my life

get this way?

i k n o w i s h o u l d“ j u s t d o i t . . . ” b u t h o w ? ( a n d w h a t i s i t a n y w a y ? )

i k n o w i s h o u l d“ j u s t d o i t . . . ” b u t h o w ? ( a n d w h a t i s i t a n y w a y ? )

C ha n g i ng t he w a y y o u f e e l is one of the

most joyous results of managing your weight. Many of our past

participants, even the most sedentary, have told us that feeling

better physically and mentally came almost immediately to them

through exercise. They also discovered that feeling good was a

strong foundation for mastering their eating and stress, a skill they

began to learn at Green Mountain. This is why, over the years, we

have developed a variety of physical activity solutions for our

guests, no matter what their fitness level.

As with the nutritional element of our program, we will help

you develop a personal activity plan that’s enjoyable and do-able,

specifically designed for you and your situation back home.

Because we know that the key to sustaining physical activity over

a period of time is, quite simply, whether it’s accessible and fun.

Therefore, we offer as many alternatives as possible to help you

find an activity that works for you. Whether it’s a morning walk

with the Green Mountains of Vermont as a backdrop, aerobics,

aquasizing, tennis, c r o s s - c o u n t ry skiing, strength training or any

of the many act ivi ties we offer, we want you to discover the

happiness of movement.

To exercise your mind as well as your body, lectures on how

much exercise i s enough, the psychology and phy siology of exerc ise,

and myths about exercise and activity in relation to metabolism

are also components of learning how to just do it. In addition to

the fitness and health assessments each participant receives upon

arrival, we now offer the option of a personal training package

that includes body composition, fitness, flexibility and conditioning

tests, as well as a personal training session and a follow-up

program for monitoring progress and activity at home.

“W i t h e x erc is e , I hav ebe g un t o f irm up a nd

f e e l mo re f l ex i bl e asw e l l . I’ m mu c h m ore

c o nf id e nt o f m y sel f an d m y tale n t s. I

fee l l i ke an e n t i rel y di f fe r en t p e rs on! ”

Wendy Liebe rma n, The ra pist

Sum mit , Illino is

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really make a d i ff e rence in my life?

can time at g reen mountain

really make a d i ff e rence in my life?

a c h a n g e o f p ac e from your daily routine (or routine

vacation) can bring unexpected results and insights in even a short

time away. At Green Mountain, women have said the time they’ve

invested in themselves has reaped benefits beyond their expectations.

With over a quarter century of experience in teaching weight

management, we’ve developed a conci se and user-friendly

approach to presenting new ideas and information. For an idea of

what your day might be like at Green Mountain, refer to A Green

Mountain Day , a sample schedule is inserted at the back of this

brochure. Of course, this is only a sample schedule because we

want you to make specific choices in your program that are

meaningful to you and your goal s. The way you personal ize

your schedule, however, wil l fall into a framework that has

produced documented results over time.

a c h a n g e o f s c e n e r y can also be revitalizing.

Vermont’s Green Mountains are known for invigorating body

and spirit. A beautiful setting throughout the four seasons, there’s

more than fancy foliage to admire in our corner of Vermont.

Nearby Weston is home to some of the country’s best summer

stock theatre productions, while Manchester boasts outrageous

outlet shopping. Charming Woodstock is a center of galleries,

antiques, arts and crafts. Situated in the midst of Vermont’s best

ski area, Green Mountain at Fox Run’s own twenty acres on a

wooded hilltop offer an escape from everyday stress and an

excellent environment for renewal.

“ A ny o ne w ho f e els a l on e

w i th the ir w e ig ht p rob le m ,

o v e r w h e l m e d , m i s u n d e r s t o o d ,

c ou l d exp e c t to f ee l i mme di a te

re l i e f the f i r st da y . T h i s p la c e

c ons tan t l y r e mi nds y ou tha t be i n g

a wo m an i s no t a n eg at i v e th i ng , b u t

ra the r a n e x tra or d i na ry th i n g .

Gr een M o unt a i n o f f e rs the too l s to h e l p

y ou m ak e th e m os t o f y o ur s e l f .”Jodi R ow land, Interio r De signe r

Phoe nix, A Z

o a t b r a n ,t h e n e w d i e t p i l l s ,

b u t t e r n o , m a r g a r i n e y e s ,l o w i n t e n s i t y w o r k o u t s ,

b u t t e r y e s , m a r g a r i n e n o ,h i g h i n t e n s i t y w o r k o u t s ,

t h i g h c r e a m . . .

d o e s a n y b o d yr e a l l y k n o w

w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n ?

W i t h s o m a n y c h a n g i n g o p i ni o n s

about what makes for healthy living, who can you trust to make

sense of emerging scientific and medical research? We are proud

that Green Mountain alumnae have told us we have helped them

separate fact from fiction and to debunk the myths surrounding

diet and exercise. After working with our outstanding nutrition

authorities and downright inspirational eating behavior specialists

and exercise physiologists, you’ll leave Green Mountain with the

information that will help you make healthy decisions back home.

Feedback from past participants also tells us that our caring

attitude has been as important to them as our excellent scientific

and academic credentials. Experience has given us a deep under-

standing of the personal challenge weight and stress management

presents to contemporary women. Each staff member brings an

equal measure of professionalism and refreshing enthusiasm to

her work. Green Mountain even offers participants continued

inspiration through informative newsletters after they leave. At-

home telephone consultations with our eating behavior specialist

are also available as a personal

option. Perhaps it’s this kind of

follow-up that’s given Green

Mountain a published five-year

success rate 20 times greater

than any other program.

“I felt each and everyone of the staff trulycared about me andmy goals and were

genuinely interested inhow I could reach them.Their positive voices will

stay with me.”Be tty Solomon, K ala m a zoo, M I

o a t b r a n ,t h e n e w d i e t p i l l s ,

b u t t e r n o , m a r g a r i n e y e s ,l o w i n t e n s i t y w o r k o u t s ,

b u t t e r y e s , m a r g a r i n e n o ,h i g h i n t e n s i t y w o r k o u t s ,

t h i g h c r e a m . . .

d o e s a n y b o d yr e a l l y k n o w

w h a t ’ s g o i n g o n ?Joanne Dugan Photography • Cydney Roach Copy • Stacey Lieberman Design