Start off the New Year right! The Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge is making its return to Pinecrest, and we’re looking for at least 25 participants! Created by retired Austin Firefighter Rip Esselstyn, the Engine 2 Diet, is a groundbreaking plan that aims to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of disease and become physically fit in just four weeks. See schedule below.

Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge: Introduction

            Tuesday, January 29 or February 5

6 – 7 PM in the Café

FREE. Registration required.

During this Introduction session, Healthy Eating Specialist Maria will go over the basics of the program, answer any questions you may have, and get you registered. Participants only need to attend one introduction session.

Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge: Week One

            Tuesday, February 12

6 – 7 PM in the Café

FREE. Registration required.

Join Healthy Eating Specialist Maria as we kick-off our first 28-Day Diet Challenge class of 2012. Week one focuses on eliminating dairy – don’t worry, it’ll be simple once Maria shows you how to use non-dairy substitutes in your favorite dishes. Free samples will be provided.

Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge: Store Tour

            Tuesday, February 12

7 – 8 PM begins at Healthy Eating Hub by Customer Service

FREE. Registration required.

Are you eager to get the most out of your 28-Day Challenge? Not sure where to find certain items in our store? Stick around after the week one class for a store tour highlighting various options that fit well within the Engine 2 Diet guidelines.

Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge: Week Two

            Tuesday, February 19

6 – 7 PM in the Café

FREE. Registration required.

Stay motivated in week two as we “put to bed” some food myths concerning protein, and show you delicious and healthy ways to include it in your diet.

Engine 2 Diet 28-Day Challenge: Week Three Meet-Up

            Tuesday, February 26

            6 – 7 PM in the Café

FREE. Registration required.

This week you’ll learn the truth about extracted oils and how to thrive without them. After learning how to sauté without oil and make oil-free dressings, you’ll feel like a pro and be excited to tackle the arsenal of delicious Health Starts Here® recipes on our website.

            *Week Four Class, and Challenge Graduation to take place in March.