“My First Mile Care coach really customized the program for me, my goals, and my health situation. I am so determined this will be a full, permanent lifestyle change. It was those little personal things that my coach recommended that have made all the difference in being able to sustain my new habits.“

— Deborah Wilson, First Mile Care Participant

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“Eating healthily and exercising has become a habit, just like putting on a safety belt in a car. I like the First Mile Care program because it makes ME accountable for what I put in my mouth and for the type of exercise I get. I’m thankful for it every day.”

— Patricia Bagozzi, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“This program is life-changing. It allows me to lose weight healthily and I really like that it’s in a group setting… I’ve lost 15 lbs and I want to lose 15 more. I want to live and we have a chance to live. You just have to join the program and I guarantee you’ll feel a lot better.”

— Holly Hall, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“I’ve lasted longer in First Mile Care DPP than in any other program I’ve tried, because the changes are easy to make, and I can see the effects. My whole way of eating is changing! I’ve lost 32 pounds so far and my doctor says my A1C is better than normal. Not only do I feel better; I look better, too. That’s a significant improvement for me.”

— Olidia Thomas, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“I joined the First Mile Care program to reduce my A1C by natural methods. The DPP has been really helpful in teaching me how to adjust my diet and portions. I needed guidance as to what foods and drinks can serve as satisfying substitutes. My coach taught me how to pay attention to food labels.”

– Roberta Varnado, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“I lost 30 pounds. The opportunity to share progress each week and get encouragement was really helpful. My coach motivated me in the first few months when my progress was slow. The camaraderie of the group was important.”

– Regina Hasan, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“What I really like about the First Mile Care program is that it emphasizes variety and choices. You don’t have to give up anything or focus on just one type of food or exercise. You learn to make smart choices.  I learned to replace bad habits with good ones. I am absolutely convinced that I will be able to sustain my progress.”

– Tomás Zapata, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“First Mile Care has truly changed my life. My DPP coach has given me the building blocks I need to maintain good health not only while I’m in the program, but for the long term. The program just fits me like a glove. My doctor was elated at my weight loss and lower A1C and blood pressure levels.”

– Al Cisneros, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“I found the First Mile Care program empowering. My coach counseled me on how to develop good habits that I can control. There’s so much information out there; First Mile Care helped me see how to combine it in a way that works best for me. That is probably my favorite aspect of the DPP — feeling in control.”

– Mike Kowis, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“Other programs weren’t as structured nor as intimate as the First Mile Care program and the behaviors and results just didn’t stick. It works for me because it’s a pragmatic package of methods and support techniques that I can sustain by myself. Seeing the results show up in the blood work was really gratifying.”

– Jeff Millhouse, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“My group had a wonderful time together and we were encouraging to each other. This really worked because it was slow and steady, and focused on your successes and the behavioral change that my coach was so good at explaining. I just feel like it’s a good program. I’m hopeful that it will get even more popular, because it certainly has helped me.” 

– Katherine Dowling, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“This program has built my confidence. The material was wonderful. My coach was fabulous. You can diet all you want, but unless you learn some strategies that stay with you, you slide right back. Well, I’m not going to slide back. I am so happy with the health that I have. First Mile Care has been a big part of my journey in staying healthy.”

– Jeannie Lawson, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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“We were able to create a set of realistic goals for diet and exercise that I could commit to because they were tailored to my needs. I increased lean muscle mass, reduced fat, and lost a significant amount of weight. The group setting was paramount to my own personal success with DPP.”

– Tappan Dearrigunaga, First Mile Care DPP Participant

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