Each year, millions of people around the world pledge to change their lives at midnight on January 1st. Just like any resolution, the goal to be healthier, whatever that means for you, takes a change in behavior. Last year, my goal was to be stronger - mind, body, and spirit. I think I moved the needle a little bit on that…
I am struggling these past few days with getting my workouts in, so I was curious of the group what days/times are easiest for them and why.
During the week of November 21st, we challenge you to drink your daily amount of water! Keep each other accountable through postings on discussion board!
It's official! The SPH Staff Committee has launched its wellness signage initiative. Check out the official announcement here: http://uofi.uic.edu/emailer/newsletter/108411.html
More on my quest for healthy living in the workplace environment. A while back I read an article about elephants. When they are babies, the trainers would tie a chain around their leg and the other end of the chain is tied to a metal stake in the ground. Of course, at the time the elephant is a baby, it is not strong…
I am certain you guys know how issues and/or conflict come up in the workplace or at home for that matter. Nonetheless, recently, I’ve paid close attention to how certain patterns touch my quest for healthy living. For example, I received a surprise via email yesterday. The subject of this message was “Meeting Follow-Up”…
I’m working on actions for healthy living. This encompasses making changes while I’m in the workplace. I’m looking for long-term changes so that I can go the distance. It seems doable. Yet, I think we have a culture chasm when it comes to sustained weight loss through healthy living. I first heard this term last Fall. I…
Changing behavior is making room for new habits. Recently a friend shared a story with me about her dog. Her dog went out on a breakfast date. It’s always fun for me to hear a “dog story.” My husband and I used to have dogs and as kids we had a dog. My husband and I had a lovely Rottweiler and Doberman Pinschers, so I…
Hello! Do you have a smoothie recipes to share? If so, please share your smoothie recipe in this thread for us to indulge in. Also, the SPH Staff wellness subcommittee is hosting our first smoothie recipe swap coming up soon in SPHPI/activity room on April 18th( time is forthcoming). Feel free to stop by and share your…
The Farmer’s Fridge vending machine located on the 1st floor of the SPHPI building is rapidly becoming my new best friend. Twice last week I left my packed lunch and snacks sitting right next to my front door. In each instance, I purchased items from the Farmers Fridge. The lunch and snacks items are fresh, calories are…
Hello SPHers! Can you believe we're heading into a full month since our wellness initiative launched on October 20, 2016? I've been reading articles about how water impacts our health and body. I read an article at the live strong website that has me thinking differently about my water consumption. One thing that I've…
With all the social commitments and work deadlines that accompany the holidays it is becoming more difficult to fit in my daily workout. However, I am trying to become creative with different ways to incorporate exercise for those days that I can't make it to the gym. For example, I will get off a few stops before my usual…
I work mostly at my desk and I drive to work so getting even 5000 steps in is a challenge. I've seen recommendations to get in 10,000 steps. This article clarified things a little. https://blog.fitbit.com/should-you-really-take-10000-steps-a-day/
