New Opportunity in the Triangle Area Offers Money to Lose Weight

Are you a Black Adult interested in lowering your blood pressure? Interested in changing the way you eat? Do you sit too much at work? Do you want to be your best self for your family?

If you are interested in changing your lifestyle, want to lose some weight, and have a family member (a spouse, sibling, friend, frat brother, etc) that wants to participate with you, FAM WEL Being is a free program that can help! Bring a family member to 16 group sessions over six months, up to 10 family check in sessions and two measurement visits. We’re seeking African American and Black adults ages 18 to 75. You’ll earn up to $160.00 for completing the study and $30 more if you’re selected for an interview.

FAM WEL Being (FAMily-centered WEight Loss for Black Adults) is a research study that aims to identify the best combination of family-centered components to optimize weight loss outcomes among Black adults. Using an innovative approach, FAM WEL Being incorporates family and family-like relationships to enhance lifestyle changes that support modest weight loss. Modest weight loss has been proven to reduce obesity-related conditions like diabetes and heart disease.

 Call us at 919-966-6040 or visit the website to sign up today.