Weight loss equals money, wellness at LUH program

Phlebotomist Deb Romero has lost 49 pounds since she started working on a diet and exercise program through the Longmont United Hospital employee wellness program.

Since she has just seven to 12 more pounds to go to reach her goal weight, Romero said, she chats with a wellness coach on the phone once a week to keep her on track to do regular workouts and eat more vegetables.

The coach suggests common-sense tips: step on a scale once a week instead of every day to avoid getting discouraged, and eat just one serving of something you love at mealtime, with the idea…