State of Welllness: Wellness Works winter 2014
This
county provided pamphlet starts with a review of the health of county
workers. It is not very flattering, but good to know I am not alone.
55 percent of the county in general, and 56 percent of county worker are
either overweight or obese. I must admit I would like to get down to
just being overweight. 51 percent of county workers have high blood
pressure or are borderline, 44 percent are stressed or very stressed. I
have to say with regards to stress, it is stressful doing more with
less, which seems to be the trend.
So some answers:
Eat
right. They suggest enjoying your good by eating more slowly, and
eating less. Prepare portions visually by using smaller plates, have of
plate should be fruits and vegetables; leafy colored vegetables over
starchy ones (my favorite is potatoes which didn’t make the list). Make
half your grains whole grains—watch the bread and the rice. Eat less
processed food, ingredients list should be short and sweet, avoid sugary
drinks and make sure to include dairy.
Get physical activity:
“Exercise
is absolutely essential to a healthy lifestyle. Try to get in at least
150 minutes moderate physical activity each week; more if weight loss
is the goal.”
Smart goals
These
are goals that are attainable and time bound. They are specific
identifying actions to reach the goal; measurable, how much how long
etc.; attainable, outcome is within reach; relevant, start small and
make sure you have skills, resources to achieve goal; and time-bound,
have an end date.
March
into May, the county is sponsoring an exercise program which they do
every year, to get people more active and to measure their activity.
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