Shout-out to FitBitters and other Activity Monitors

Many HCS employees are FitBitters.  If you would like to participate in a system-wide FitBit Challenge shoot me an email so we can all get connected.  Movement is a valuable part of your personal wellness initiative.  Find ways throughout your day to incorporate movement.  One of the best parts of my day is my 30 minute walk on the trail at HHS when I answer emails, return phone calls and grade some of my online student's work using the Schoology app on my phone.  If you see me staring at my phone and walking after lunch, I'm probably actually grading students in the Lifetime Individualized Fitness Education course that I teach at HHS.  I have over 100 students online and choose to MOVE and grade rather than stare at my computer screen.
Find ways to move while at work.  Just watch out for oncoming traffic =)

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Richard Simmons, Cycle Selfie and Weekend Warriors

A week in the life of The Movement 

Jan. 18-24th  

Matt Richard Simmons Kiser competed in this week's FitBit Challenge!

Cycle Selfie from Thursday's Ride

Dayna @Hot Chocolate Race in ATL

 Theresa @ Hot Chocolate Race in ATL

FINISHERS!

Michele and Amy @Red Shoe Run

Tracey and her training partner and sister, Ashley.

Be sure to share your fitness adventures with @hwdmoves on Twitter.  It's always fun to see our employees and their pursuit of wellness.  Get SOCIAL and Keep Moving!

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HKES on the Move, Cycle Class Seats Go FAST!!!

HKES and Ms. Coleman are Moving on Up

Team HKES has taken over the Patriot Point Challenge this semester.  They are really on the move with great involvement using FitBit Challenges and individual efforts such as Ms. Coleman and her moving desk.  She has taken her office work out in the halls of the school using a rolling desk for her laptop and other items (seen in this photo with the PPC Trophy).  How can you make a change to involve more movement?  Last week I scheduled two walking meetings at HHS.  I met with Teri Nash and Jana Watts on two separate occasions to get in extra steps during a moving meeting.  I've also started using the Schoology app for grading my 100+ online students instead of sitting and staring at my computer screen.  What about your daily email duties?  Why not schedule a 15 minute walking break at some point to answer emails or make phone calls?  Small changes go a long way in the battle for wellness.  

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Thursday 3:45pm Spinning at HHS

If you notice your co-workers sprinting to their cars at 3:30pm on Thursdays they are probably headed to HHS for the 30 minute, high intensity, low impact, lots of fun, great music, awesome-people-involved cycling class!!  Be sure to pay close attention to your email on WEDNESDAY morning this week to reserve your bike for Thursday's ride.  

Fitness Challenge and Streakers!!

FITNESS CHALLENGE

The best approach to losing fat and gaining fitness is a lifestyle change.  Thanks to PhysIQ Lifestyle Medicine, Homewood City School employees can benefit from this comprehensive approach to weight loss using a three-step process.  First, the metabolic rate measurement will let you know EXACTLY how many calories you need to optimally burn through fat based on your personalized daily caloric needs. Second, the BODPOD will measure exactly how much lean and fat mass your body consists of.  Finally, the nutritionist and exercise physiologist at PhysIQ will individually meet with you to create a 12 week program to best fit your goals.  You will have weekly exercise plans that you can do on your own with limited or no equipment as well as daily monitoring from the Registered Dietician with weekly meetings to review your nutrition.  11 employees have committed to this incredible opportunity.  I have personally benefitted from this program.  I started on Oct. 15th and will have my final BODPOD measurement this upcoming week.  I paid $360 for the program and would gladly pay that again but thanks to PhysIQ partnering with HCS, we now have a discounted price.  Check out the options listed below:

Here is the cost for HCS employees 12 Week Fitness Challenge:

Option 1:  $100= Before and After BODPOD and RMR assessment

Option 2:  $200=Before and After BODPOD and RMR assessment. Either exercise consult OR nutrition consult for the length of the challenge.

Option 3:  $300=Before and After BODPOD and RMR assessment, Exercise consult AND nutrition consult for the length of the challenge.  

Please email me with any questions.  Deadline to commit is Wednesday, Jan. 13th.  Don't miss this chance to be the best you can be leading up to Spring Break!

#RWRunStreak

15 Finishers

37 days of running DONE!!!!

Big shoutout to the finishers of the Runner's World Run Streak.  The following employees ran at least one mile daily between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.  This is a huge accomplishment so be sure and give these employees a pat on the back for surviving the streak.  Job well done.

Latta Johnston

Paul Harbin

Keith Brown

Teri Nash

Meagan Malone

Rebecca Smith

Kevin Maddox

Robbie Gibbons

Briana Morton

Erin Chelewski

Doug Gann

John Lowry

Merrick Wilson

Cindy Geer

Nivada Spurlock

Pics from Streakers

Sweet '16, 2016.

Remember your teenage years?  High energy, low stress and an amazing capacity to eat pizza and not gain an ounce.  Those days are long gone, but as you think about 2016, I want you to consider creating the Sweet '16 for wellness of your adult life.

Next week I will launch an opportunity for employees to be a part of a fitness/nutrition challenge which I have personally experienced since Oct. 15.  It has been a game-changer for me and I really believe the no-nonsense approach is a perfect solution to anyone in search of finding wellness/fitness in 2016.  If you have considered weight loss as part of your plan for this year, please email me and let me explain how I can help you achieve your goals.  This personalized approach has been incredible for me.  At the mid-point of my journey I have lost 6% body fat.  Let me help you achieve your goals in 2016.

STREAKERS  #RWRunStreak-  If you completed your 37 days of running please include that in your Patriot Point Challenge Entry as a COMPLETED RACE.  You have earned a finishers award.  Congratulations on this task.  I know it was not easy and is a huge accomplishment.

PATRIOT POINT TOTALS:  This entry will include points earned from DEC. 14th - JAN. 3.  Be sure to POST THOSE POINTS.

TUESDAY CARDIO-CROSS TRAINING / THURSDAY SPIN:  Email me if you would like to join our after school fitness classes at HHS.

This semester I am offering the following:

• Tuesday (3:45-4:15 and 4:15-4:45pm)-Circuit Strength Training class.  A combination of strength and flexibility. 
• Thursday (3:45-4:15pm)-Spin class at HHS.  5 person minimum.  Email me before Thursday to let me know you will attend.  Minimum 5 people, Maximum 15.