Talkin' about a Revolution

Revolution not a Resolution:

I bought some chips at Publix.  Yep, keep reading, it's me-The Wellness Coordinator and yes, I bought chips.  Since last May I've been gradually changing my diet to the Paleo lifestyle, eating fresh vegetables and meat with an occasional fruit.  This past weekend, I made the trip down the aisle of preservatives, salt and carbs aka the chips area at Publix.  The final few chips are now sitting in my pantry, I'm blogging on Wednesday, so I've done a pretty good job of portion control.  So what does my chip purchase signify?  A REVOLUTION! "I'm talkin' about a revolution." (meant to be read in a song-like fashion for those of you who remember the 1960's")  A Revolution not a Resolution.  Saying “yes” to wellness as a lifestyle of moderation, portion control and physical activity.  Not a quick fix hoping for quick results.  As part of The Movement we are gradually, carefully and methodically making individual lifestyle changes to create a culture shift toward wellness.  So here's the deal.... How many of you make New Year's Resolutions?  For example, I will not eat _____________________.  (insert your bad habit).  I will not sit on the couch. I will not spend $___________ (insert your spending) on new clothes/shoes/etc.  All of those "I will not..." statements are taking away from life instead of adding to your life.  Those resolutions are hard to keep.  So, this year, why not start a REVOLUTION?   I'm talkin' about a lifestyle change that will impact your well-being on a daily basis.  HCS employees are part of The Movement.  When you walk in the school door you are leaders in this endeavor.  Your students watch your every move.  One of the responses from the data gathering email-(How has The Movement changed school climate and your approach to wellness?) included a teacher who started the English lesson in her classroom with this statement-

" I also feel like a positive role model for my students when I say something like "At 5:30 this morning on the elliptical machine, I was wondering what you all would think about today's lesson..."

 

How simple is that?  Talking about a revolution! Two big moments of revolution.

1.  The teacher is preventing chronic disease and adding BDNF (Google it!).

2.  The students recognize the commitment to wellness and know the teacher is part of The Movement.

 

So as you are trying to survive your New Year's Resolution, why not start "talkin' about a revolution." 

#hwdmoves

 

Announcements:

Kickboxing with Nigel : Monday, Jan. 28th ,Edgewood Elementary(must email me and get your name on the list.  $20 for four weeks)

Jan. 26:  Relay for Life 5K:  at HHS!  Check it out and Register Here:  http://community.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=54468&pg=entry

Mercedes Meeting:  Please stay tuned to the announcement email about our Mercedes Meeting.  This meeting will be short but very important for team logistics.

Myfitnesspal.com  = Please email me if you are currently using this app. 

Please remember to email your response to  me before 3pm Thursday, 1/16/13 to this question:  How has The Movement made an impact with school climate and your approach to wellness?