These days it seems everyone is talking about how to improve our health, live longer, and improve our quality of life. This is due in part to spiraling healthcare costs and all the media attention focused on the problems associated with obesity, such as heart disease (number one killer of women over the age of 20), diabetes, high blood pressure, back and joint problems, to name some. This is causing all of us to seriously consider ways to improve our health and live a more health conscious lifestyle.
The Montgomery County Commission is showing its support in encouraging County employees to become aware of the life quality benefits of weight-control, exercise, healthy diets, and kicking that nasty tobacco addiction. The Commission is offering several health and wellness programs to all County employees (and their spouses) at little or no costs to the employees who wish to participate.
Currently, we have three Weight Watcher at Work classes in progress. The enthusiasm and support in these classes are fantastic. Not to mention everyone is getting thinner! If you missed getting in on the current classes watch for new classes beginning in the spring.
We have eighteen (18) teams of four participating in Scale-Back Alabama. Each team member has committed to losing ten pounds in ten weeks. Not only is this free, but teams have a chance to WIN money.
Throughout the next few months CareHere nutrition and exercise specialists are conducting on-site classes and webinars. These classes, held during the lunch hour, are all about making healthy choices and include such topics as basic nutrition, meal planning, smart grocery shopping, eating for a healthy heart, and healthy dining out. There is also a class on exercise facts. You can go on the CareHere web site and register for these classes or call 1-877-866-6430.
Beginning in March are “Beat the Pack & Kick the Can” classes for those who want help to stop using tobacco. There will be a class too for help in managing diabetes. There will be a nominal cost for participants in these classes, but it is well worth it.
Free exercise classes, in Annex I, 2nd floor, are conducted every Tuesday and Thursday night from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. There are a variety of classes and something for all levels of ability. You can begin these classes anytime. Just show up at class time. I hear they are loads of fun.
Join your co-workers in a class that best suits your schedule and needs. You will have fun and live happier, healthier ever after.
