Physical and Fiscal Fitness

I sat down yesterday and planned my training schedule for February.  Planning and scheduling is part of physical and fiscal fitness for me.  I'm currently operating on a bit of a budget reduction as a result of retirement.  No complaints though!  Retirement is kinda awesome.  In the past, I paid a personal coach who emailed my workouts to me.  It was easy, I didn't have to think or prepare, I just followed his lead.  As a retiree it's necessary to save money.  One of the ways I'm saving is creating my own plan instead of paying a coach-even so, the follow-through is critical!  It does no good to have a plan, join a gym or even buy new workout gear if the follow-through doesn't happen.  Follow-through is up to you.

Nivada's weekly training plan-

Schedule:  

• Monday-AM: 20 minute Run Session/sprint intervals.  PM YCross Strength and YPower
• Tuesday-AM 4:40-9am shift work at the Y and cycle class, PM-Functionals and Recovery swim
• Wednesday-Cycle Class
• Thursday-AM 4:30-9am shift at the Y, PM-strength session
• Friday-AM-Functionals/Rest
• Saturday-35 minute run/Tempo
• Sunday-Rest

Speaking of planning, I want to give my sister a shout-out!  Another result of retirement budgeting is the need to plan and prepare meals at home.  My sister, who lives in Ohio is helping me plan meals and we meet online once per week (thanks to Google Hangout) to cook together!  Again, wanting to save money and eat healthy isn't enough, the follow-through is up to you.

One of our recent meals we prepared via Google Hangout, spinach salad with chicken paillards.

I know what you are thinking, Nivada has all the time necessary to plan workouts, focus on fitness and prepare meals at home.  Yes, that's partially true, but even so, there are definitely things that everyone can do to make small steps to save money and focus on fitness.  Think about your schedule, where is the wiggle room that might allow you to make some progress?

Want/need some help in the kitchen or with a training plan?  Interested in physical and fiscal fitness?

1. Food-Take the time to plan/prepare meals at home.  It's much cheaper and much healthier.  Start with something simple, making small changes that will help you begin to adjust your habit of grabbing meals on-the-go.  
2. Fitness-I'm always ready/willing to help you with your fitness goals.  I can help you set up a plan and get started.  

The follow-through is up to you.

What are you waiting on?  Get a head-start on summer fitness.

Spring Break is 53 days away.  

PPC Update: 

HHS will give up the trophy to SCES.  

Current Big Scoreboard standings:
1st Place SCES

2nd Place HHS

3rd Place EES

4th Place HMS

5th Place HBOE

6th Place HKES

Keep moving and POST YOUR PATRIOT POINTS.

1/3 employees are Poster Children for wellness

One out of every three HCS employees are logging their Patriot Points weekly.  That's good but not great.  I'm an old coach, if that were free throw percentage I wouldn't be pleased!  Baseball/softball coaches, hush up for now. Batting averages are just different.

This week, I'm throwing out a challenge.  If you are reading this, talk to at least three employees today and ask them if they posted their points.  Make an impact by sharing the accountability factor.  Let's see what our percentage looks like after we encourage each other.

POST POINTS HERE!

and

Keep Moving.

Be the best me, I can be.

Last week Dr. Kiser and I had a walking meeting at the Edgewood Elementary School track.  Several things stood out to me as we walked and talked.

Here are just a few:

1. Dr. Kiser's sock game is "on fleek".  A student ran up to us from the playground and asked to see what socks Dr. K was wearing, yep they were cool. 
   
2. The students at Edgewood can quote their school mantra "Be the best me I can be."
3. Teachers who take their students to the playground don't all sit while the kids are playing.  Some do, and that's understandable, but most were up and at 'em.  Walking around, talking to other teachers and students.
4. Students when asked, can explain their individual fitness goal which is to complete 25 push-ups outside of the school day.  Check out Josiah Batson, son of former Lady Patriot, Emily Sockwell Batson.  
   
5. Dr. Kiser eats lunch alongside students on a regular basis at EES.

My takeaways from the walking meeting.  We are modeling wellness for students, co-workers and family from choosing to stand during PE/recess to what/where we eat lunch, to how we conduct meetings/choosing to walk instead of sit and finally all the way down to the socks we wear!

                              What kind of "me" are you choosing to be?

Keep Moving.

Post your Patriot Points HERE. 

Winter Olympics

Hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend and took advantage of some winter weather wellness in the form of sledding.
Check out one of our employees who is training for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics in driveway sledding.

HCS Employee Future Olympian, Click HERE

Keep Olympic dreams alive, POST YOUR POINTS and Keep Moving.

PCC UPDATE-  HMS gave up the trophy to SCES for week 16.  

CURRENT BIG SCOREBOARD UPDATE after 16/34 weeks of competition:

1. SCES=295
2. HHS=236
3. EES=233
4. HMS=213
5. HKES=170
6. HBOE=115

Hello 2017

Welcome to a new year, the midpoint of the school year and an opportunity to start over or continue progress toward your personal goals.

Plan for success starting today!

The YMCA of Bham has extended some awesome discounts to HCS employees.  If you would like information about membership email me and I'll get you connected.  There are some exciting things happening at the YMCA.  Several of the branches now have completely new cardio equipment and new classes are popping up on the schedule.  Check out the image below.  Small group training will begin soon which will allow the trainer/coach to specifically meet your needs.  The classes are 45 minutes in duration and include interval work based on strength, cardio, flexibility and endurance.

And don't forget...

• Free group exercises classes are available to fit your schedule at every location.  
• Free childcare is available at every location.
• Mountain Brook location offers specific class times for educators.  4PM on Monday- Y Cross and 4PM on Tuesday- Y Core

2016 RUN/WALK STREAK:

If you completed the one mile run/walk streak you have earned another event to qualify for The Movement Medal.  Give yourself a 3 point bonus when you tally up your Patriot Points this week.  Click HERE to confirm completion of the Run/Walk Streak.

POST YOUR PATRIOT POINTS:

This entry will include all point earned from Dec. 12-Jan. 2.  Click HERE to log your Patriot Points.