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Reading Nutrition Labels

Matt Trudo — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:08:45 +0000

Before one can begin to understand how to tell if the food they are eating has the right “stuff” in it, one has to understand what the “stuff” on the nutrition label is. That understanding begins with just a few simple points. Point #1- Understanding the difference between a Macronutrient and a Micronutrient Macronutrients [...]

Have Some Spring-Cleaning Fun!

Carol Nave — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:07:59 +0000

There is no question that clutter and disorganization creates stress, both at home and in the workplace. You can create a little spring-cleaning incentive for your employees by hosting a “Spring Clean-up Bash.” Here’s how it works: Set a date, 4 – 6 weeks in advance for your “Bash.” Decide [...]

Creating a Culture of Health in the Workplace

Carol Nave — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:39:37 +0000

Whether you’ve ever stopped to think about it or not, your workplace has a distinct culture. The people who study these issues say that corporate culture is the one element that matters most (when it comes to high performing organizations): the nature of relationships within the organization – the way people act toward each other, [...]

Healthy Recipe Makeover Contest At Work

Carol Nave — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:33:22 +0000

You can get your employees interested in healthy cooking and healthy eating by holding an inter-office recipe makeover contest. It’s lots of fun, and can teach employees new skills such as reading nutritional labels, healthy substitutes for typical foods, and basic healthy cooking techniques. Here are some ideas of how to get started: 1. [...]

Healthy Eating in the Workplace

Carol Nave — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:58:47 +0000

Even though the way we eat has an unfathomable impact on our weight and consequently our health, I guarantee that none of your employees set out in the morning to sabotage their opportunities for a healthy life. There is no question that obesity, which leads to increased illness and disease is on the rise. Americans [...]

X Factor’s “Simple Choices, Profound Changes” Lunch-n-Learn Series

Carol Nave — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:48:31 +0000

X Factor Fitness Solutions is happy to introduce a new lunch-n-learn series on topics that will help your employees lead healthier and happier lives. The benefit for you, as an employer, is less absenteeism, reduced insurance utilization, and more productivity while your employees are on the job. These presentations are great for supporting your worksite [...]

The National Healthy Worksite Program – Coming to Houston

Carol Nave — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:16:55 +0000

The CDC is launching a massive effort to help employers create model worksite wellness programs that will lead the way for years to come. Harris County, Texas is one of 7 locations across the country chosen to participate. The program is designed ”to assist employers in implementing science and practice-based [...]

Creating an Evidence-Based Worksite Wellness Program

Carol Nave — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:23:30 +0000

n “If you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit it!” – My graduate school professor on metrics When it comes to designing and implementing a worksite wellness program, there are two basic options: an activity-based program, or an evidence-based program. Activity-based programs are those that focus on offering activities such [...]

The Boardroom Health Assessment

Matt Trudo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:53:26 +0000

One of the challenges faced when developing a corporate wellness program is collecting data that accurately represents the health and wellness of the given population. This article will focus on the easiest, and most reflective numbers that you can gather that will give you a vision of the wellness of your company. Along with a [...]

Back to Basics

Carol Nave — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:07:33 +0000

There are a few basic areas that you can focus on that will impact your health in a big way. If you think about these things as you create a health and fitness plan, you’ll be well on your way. 1. See your doctor annually. Getting an annual physical will give you great data about [...]

Simple Choices, Profound Changes

Carol Nave — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:32:02 +0000

Where will your journey take you? Most of us have been sold a bill of goods when it comes to our own personal health, fitness, and wellness. There are 100’s of exercise programs, diet plans, weight loss formulas, anti-aging secrets, health supplements, etc., etc. The advertisers tell us that if we follow the plan, to [...]

Yoda Was A Pretty Smart Jedi.

Matt Trudo — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:19:15 +0000

When it comes to being successful, in whatever you are doing, it really is more about what you do than it is about what you “try” to do. Like Yoda said, do or do not, there is no try. By definition “trying” leaves you with the option to fail. This open back door makes people [...]