Tuesday, June 21, 2016
WellConnect Coast to Coast
Welcome
to the WellConnect Coast to Coast walking program!
My
name is Kris Keykal, owner of AdvantageHealth. New Horizon Companies has
partnered with my company to assist in your walking program. Here is what
you can expect in the next ten weeks:
Learn
about several of your company locations while doing something good for your
health! Ten locations have been selected to highlight along your 10-week
walking adventure. You will learn about one of these locations each week
throughout our journey.
The
goals of this walking program are: To HAVE FUN, raise AWARENESS
of your activity level, and do your best to IMPROVE!
Please
feel free to set your own goals too.
If you’re looking for some measurable suggestions, here are a few guidelines to
consider:
•
The step goal for apparently healthy adults is 10,000 steps per day (that’s about
5 miles).
•
For those aiming for weight loss, the goal is 12,000-15,000 steps per
day.
•
For those looking to improve aerobic fitness, add 3,000-6,000 steps per day at
an increased speed.
•
If you are currently inactive, start gradually (less than 10,000 steps) and
work to increase your daily step count a little bit each week.
Plus,
check out how to set goals for success using SMART goals on the attached
handout.
Remember,
your physical activity can be done anywhere. Add up your steps at work,
at home, at the park, while shopping, walking the dog, or doing just about
anything that requires you to move! The program runs through Sunday, August 21.
Hopefully,
you started wearing your pedometer or Fitbit® this morning. Wear your
device throughout the day. Log your daily steps on the WellConnect Coast
to Coast walking log (sent in an email and will be available on the NH Insider,
KBH Currant and KQ/CQ People Matter).
Make
sure you submit your walking log every Monday by 5:00 pm CST to me at kkeykal@advantagehealth.com or fax to
me at 952-303-6818. If you want to submit to your director, that will need
to be turned in by noon, so they have time to submit to me.
Each
Tuesday, you can expect an email from me that includes results from the
previous week’s participants that walked over 70k steps AND those that showed a
5% improvement from the prior week.
Please
let me know if you have any questions. Have fun!
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Sweet Shots!
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The sugar in these pictures represents the amount of weight
these individuals each lost to catapult their health! As we jump into 2016, will the new year be different for you
or the same story in some area of your life you want to change? Take a little
time to identify and commit to paper the things that define healthy body,
healthy mind and healthy finances to YOU to propel you forward with a road map for
change :) When we commit to paper studies show we are 42% more successful!
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Welcome to WellConnect Winter Bingo!
We are excited to be able to bring a winter wellness
program! Small steps can change your overall health. You’re invited
to participate in WellConnect Winter Bingo to keep wellness on your mind as we
start a new year.
Here are a few details on
winter bingo:
·
Program will run from Monday, January 4 – Sunday, February 14
(six weeks)
·
All employees are welcome to join this optional program
·
Just pull the bingo card and play from January 4 – February
14.
o Check
with your doctor if you have any injuries or medical conditions before
participating in the physical activities.
·
To have as many tools as you need, many of the activities have links so
you can have resources at your fingertips.
·
Feel free to check out the bingo board, but you may not officially
start until Monday, January 4.
How do I win?
·
Bingo is reached when you have seven in a row.
o This
can be up, down, across or diagonal
·
Bingo is self-directed, you determine which “way” you’d like to play.
o We
will not be calling out any numbers/letters.
What do I do if I get a
bingo?
·
If you get a bingo (as described above), please do one the
following:
o Fax
your card to Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black OR
o Email
your card to Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black
o Make
a copy and send your card into the office attn.: Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black
What happens if I get a
bingo after I submit my card?
·
First Bingo:
o You
will receive a prize! A cooler bag with the WellConnect Logo on it!
(Super cute!)
o You
will also have your name entered into a drawing
·
Subsequent Bingo:
o You
will have your name entered into a drawing
Details on the drawing:
·
We will draw MANY winners after the program concludes
·
Each winner will receive a $25 gift card
Please let Shannon or me know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Kelly Black
Benefits Manager
New Horizon Companies
3405 Annapolis Lane North
Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
763.383.6276
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Awareness Works
Since this is the season of sharing gifts and sharing recipes, it seemed like the perfect time to share a comparison of portions during this challenging month of eating temptations.
Awareness works! The simple act of being mindful can have a very positive effect on your eating habits during the holidays. Just thinking about making healthier choices and acknowledging you want to truly create and keep resolutions, will effect your choices. The science of getting ready to get ready really works. If you want to try a challenge for yourself, write a goal in the form of a question and write 20 answers. Why 20?, your brain loves to solve problems and the first few answers always come very easy. When you stretch yourself to come up with not just 5 or 10 answers, but 20, you awaken creative areas in the brain and your answers begin to serve your goal in your question.
For example,
What are some of the ways I can make more healthy food choices through this holiday season that will lead to better future daily habits?
Now answer 20 times and you will be amazed at how your mind will help you when your tempted!
Have a happy healthy holiday season...and lots of fun!
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