Wellness News

LTC’s Biggest Loser Challenge Join your co-workers for this fun, free, team wellness challenge. Each team will consist of 10 staff members. Weigh-ins will be a team weigh-in. (You don’t need to stay for the whole time, thought the range of times would be more helpful for your group to make it.) All weigh-ins will take place in the FTA Industrial Maintenance Shop scale. Start forming your teams today. Team names are required. I can match you with a team if you are interested.
Weigh-In:	Wednesday, December 10 10am – 12pm
All team members must participate in weigh-ins to be eligible for prizes. If you are unable to make the weigh-in with your team you will need to contact the school nurse to make arrangements. Cash prizes will be awarded at the end of the challenge to the teams that lose the greatest percentage of weight. Top Losing team will win $500 ($50 each), 2nd place $250 ($25 each), & 3rd place $100 ($10 each). Started October 1, 2008 and ends December 10, 2008. Start making your own future a healthier one. To sign up or join a team, contact Renee Bruckschen.
Weight Watchers at Work at LTC If we have 15 interested individuals we will hold a 10 week series, right here at LTC!! Meetings will be held over the lunch hour 12:15-12:45 on Wednesdays, starting January 21st with the organizational meeting then 10 weeks for $120.00 (Check or Credit card payment available)(Three part-payment available). All Staff & Up to 3 Students that reach their goal weight for the 10 week series will be eligible for 50% back. If you are interested, you can still sign up by calling (X-1111) or stopping in the nurse’s office. Thank you for supporting the program, LTC's health improves because of you!
Lighten Up Wisconsin What is Lighten Up Wisconsin? Lighten Up Wisconsin is a fun, 100 day team based exercise and weight loss incentive. Teams are composed of 2 - 10 co-workers, friends or family members. Adults of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can benefit from the support of teammates. Starts January 19, 2009 to April 28, 2009. Lighten up Wisconsin is designed to jump start healthy habits through small realistic and permanent changes in exercise and eating habits. The wealth of motivating resources provided by this web-based program, including weekly tips and challenges from fitness and nutrition experts are the tools necessary to successfully manage weight and physical activity. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? 61% of adults in Wisconsin are overweight or obese 25% of healthcare costs incurred by working adults are due to modifiable risk factors such as poor diet and inactivity More than half of Wisconsin adults fail to get recommended amounts of physical activity and 20% report no activity at all WHICH DIVISION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR TEAM? • WEIGHT LOSS Knowing how to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight is important. Lighten Up Wisconsin provides tips and strategies to gradually lose weight through small changes to your activity level and nutrition. • ACCUMULATED ACTIVITY Everyone can benefit from physical activity. Lighten Up Wisconsin provides a method of tracking your activity. • TOTAL FITNESS (BOTH) An easy way to track both the team's weight and activity for 100 days. REGISTERING IS EASY AS 1-2-3 • FORM A TEAM Gather up to 10 co-workers, family members or friends. Choose a team captain and a team name. • CHOOSE A DIVISION Choose the Weight Loss, Accumulated Activity or Total Fitness (both) division for the same $15 per person fee. • REGISTER YOUR TEAM Register online www.lightenupwisconsin.com or print and mail in a registration form available on Web site. REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES Interactive Web Site with Team Page Online Training Log & Activity Tracker Team Message Board Online Food Journal Weekly Tips from Wisconsin Health Professionals Weekly Incentive Challenges Online Health & Fitness Discussion Forum Online Tool-kit for your Office, Home or Facility *Important:* Before beginning any physical activity and/or weight loss program you should consult your physician. Lighten Up Wisconsin is a health and nutrition tip program meant for people in generally good health. If you have an underlying medical issue, please consult your physician for information on how these tips affect your specific medical conditions.
Get Your Resolutions In Shape! Join us for this upcoming fitness session. Join Mikki Payne and Brooke Artabasy certified fitness instructors for a 8-week low impact aerobic session. Classes will start Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, the cost for the session is $20.00. “Drop-in for $2.00 per class."
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Tue. January 20 Thur. January 22 Tue. January 27 Thurs. January 29 Tue. February 3 Thurs. February 5 Tue. February 10 Thurs. February 12 Tue. February 17 Thurs. February 19 Tue. February 24 Thurs. February 26 Tue. March 3 Thurs. March 5 Tue. March 17 Thurs. March 19	4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p 4:00p 5:00p	LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym Cleveland Elem.School Cleveland Elem.School LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym LTC Gym Cleveland Elem.School
No advance sign up needed, simply show up for the class at 4 to join the fun!!
Wellness Lunch and Learns Healthy Heart Nutrition Class Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 12pm-1pm in the Cleveland Training Room Learn how to modify recipes to decrease fat, cholesterol, salt, and calories; heart healthy methods of food preparation; how to select the best cookbooks; how to select heart healthy menu items at a restaurant; how to eat healthy at the workplace and pack a healthy lunch. Eating Fast & Eating Healthy Friday, March 20, 2009 from 12pm-1pm in L-222 Designed to help turn fast eating into healthy eating. Whether eating at fast food or fine restaurants, packing a lunch, or putting together a quick meal at home, let our registered dietitians guide you into making smart choices for you and your family.