Bham Corporate Challenge. Countdown to revenge is ON!

BCC Video

Last year, we attempted to defend our title as BCC champs.  We can make a lot of excuses as to why we didn't get the job done but that's not what HCS is about.  We don't look at obstacles as excuses, instead we look at tough times as an opportunity to prove that we CAN overcome adversity.  The formula for success at BCC is really quite simple.  Here it is, in a nutshell, simply stated without any excuses.....

WE......
                Need......
                               YOU!

That's truly it.  The answer.  High participation wins the day.  Last year we had 106 participants.  That's really impressive but the fact of the matter is, that's only about 20% of our employees.  Those of you who competed last year or the year before, or both years can attest to the FUN that BCC delivers.  So, what's it gonna be?  Are you ready for some fun?  If you can walk, you can help our team win.  The list of events includes both skilled and participation.  (More on that in next week's blog update).  If you are wondering about the cost to participate, IT'S FREE!  The Movement will cover the entry fee for every employee.

Here's the LINK to let me know you are willing to help us win BCC.  Go ahead, click that link and sign up to help us beat Corporate America.

Last Week's Best of the Best:
Congratulations to HBOE for winning week 26 of the PPC.
Congratulations to the top 25 employees who landed on the PPC Individual Leaderboard.

Post your Patriot Points for week 27.  CLICK HERE.

Another reason to move.

Because we were meant to move.

It's worth 99 seconds of your life to watch the video linked below.

Click here.

I have nothing else to say, other than.....

Keep Moving.


Click here to post your Patriot Points.

Congrats to HMS for winning Week #25

Click here to view the individual employee leaderboard for week 25.

Who is your Caleb?

360 lbs - 100 = success.

Click on the link above to meet Caleb.  As you walk through the halls of your school today, locate one student who needs your help in an area that doesn't include your content or curriculum.  Who is your Caleb?

Educators have such an incredible opportunity to influence lives in more areas than just what is graded on standardized tests.  We are more than a score for sure.

"To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded."
 -Ralph Waldo Emerson


PPC Update- SCES won week 24 and continues to lead the pack for the year.  Edgewood and HHS are too close to call for second and third place categories.

Keep moving and post your Patriot Points.

500 day streak. Nutrition Journal

This is the caption from my timeline on www.myfitnesspal.com

I've been streaking for 500 days.  It's become a habit that I'm not ashamed of.  The streak I'm speaking of is logging everything I eat and drink in the free version of www.myfitnesspal.com.  I have an app on my phone so the accessibility is easy.

 Here are some things I've learned over the course of 500 days:

1. Losing/Maintaining/Gaining weight: The number on the scale is 80% relative to nutrition and 20% relative to my workout routine. 
2. Drinking calories: Calories can add up in a hurry if you drink them.  I don't drink alcohol or sugary drinks daily but if I did I would have a tough time balancing my nutrition.
3. Real food:  I lose weight when I eat "real" food.  I have a habit of grabbing a protein bar too often to make up for not getting enough lean meat in my diet.  Protein bars are a great supplement but shouldn't be a mainstay. 
4. Calories and macronutrients:  My goal is 1400 calories daily with a breakdown of 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fat.  It's challenging to reach those goals even after 500 days!
5. The unknown:  Before I began journaling my nutrition, the unknown was my biggest downfall.  Journaling keeps me on target for my goals.

To date I've lost 6% body fat and gained 4 lbs of muscle.

If you have started a journal and given up because you didn't find success, I encourage you to try again.  Set a goal to journal for a week (you won't see immediate results).  Once you complete the week, set a goal to continue for a month.  You will see results!  One final note about the journal.  You have to be honest about portions.  If you aren't honest you will never achieve success.  I think that's a good point to end on.  Read this one more time:  If you aren't honest you will never achieve success. 

Congratulations to the Edgewood team for winning week #23 of the PPC.  

Post your Patriot Points HERE.

120/80

Do you recognize those numbers?  If your blood pressure immediately spiked because you read the title of this blogpost then you may need to keep reading.  Let's be honest, TeamUp for wellness hasn't really improved wellness for educators.  If your wellness screening this year didn't result in favorable results in the category of blood pressure, I have good news for you.  Once again, the YMCA of Birmingham is stepping up to the plate.  Free gym membership is just one of the perks offered to any HCS employee who joins the blood pressure management program offered by the YMCA.  Email me if you are interested in the blood pressure management program.  I'll share the information on how to get set up, get started and get those numbers back to where you want them.  

The Patriot Point trophy will remain at Hall Kent Elementary School!  Great work from the WeHo team.

Post your Patriot Points HERE.  

Have a great week and KEEP MOVING.