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Greetings! | |
October is Member Appreciation Month at the Wellness Center. The staff is ready and waiting for members to come in so they can congratulate and reward them for their dedication and commitment to health throughout the year. We have included some inspiring success stories in this issue, but remember, everyone who exercises regularly is a winner for their health. We enjoy seeing all of your accomplishments, large and small, and look forward to many more success stories in the future! Just look at all the fun activities and giveaways we have in store throughout October! |
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Getting Personal |
Recognition for Years of Dedication
A handful of members have been with the Wellness Center since it first opened its doors more than a decade ago. Here are a few examples:
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From Left to Right: John Hopkins, member since February 1999, Chuck Pitcher, member since March 1999 and Henry Baxley, member since June 1999. |
(Click here to read the full story about members: John, Chuck and Henry.) |
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Ask the Experts |
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Aren Dodge, Registered Dietician with Fauquier Health |
Q: Is a vegetarian diet really healthy?
Yes, a vegetarian diet can be healthy if you still consume a wide variety of foods to insure you reach your daily nutritional needs. When people think of the term vegetarian, they think of a diet without meat, fish or poultry. However, there are several variations on the vegetarian diet. The three most common types are: - Vegan, which excludes all meat and animal products, including dairy
- Lacto vegetarian, which includes plant foods and dairy products
- Lacto-ovo, which includes plant foods, dairy products and eggs
Aren Dodge, registered dietitian with Fauquier Health, offers these tips to eating healthy on a vegetarian diet. Vegetarians need to pay special attention to a number of nutrients: - Vitamin B12 is a vitamin naturally only found in animal products. The average person should consume 2.4 mcg daily. B12 supplements are available as a substitute for meat products. Also, many soy products and cereals now are fortified with vitamin B12, but be sure to check the nutritional label to be sure.
- Calcium is important for building and maintaining bones and teeth. Dairy products, while they are a great source of calcium, can be replaced naturally with some leafy greens such as collards or with fortified products like fortified soy milk.
- When choosing a healthy vegetarian diet, also track your zinc, iron and vitamin D. Today, you can find many vegetarian substitutions for meat products in grocery stores and restaurants. Veggie burgers and tofu are great options.
To create a vegetarian diet plan today, you can contact Aren Dodge at (540) 316-2652. |
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Find Us on Facebook | |
Fauquier Health Wellness Center is now on Facebook. 'Like' our Facebook page for the latest
tips, trends and health news. |
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The Wellness Center Recognizes 500+ visits |
The Wellness Center would like to recognize these members for their commitment to their health by surpassing the impressive mark of 500
Wellness Center visits.
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Invite a friend to join and you both receive a gift! | | Member appreciation month is a great time to invite a friend or family member to use one of the 2-week free passes (available at the front desk) or to take a tour. If they join for 6 months or more you BOTH receive a Wellness Kit including a gym bag, water bottle, t-shirt and a 150-page complete guide to healthy fast food choices. You also receive $5 towards your membership fee for each person who joins based on your referral. |
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Satisfaction Survey Time |
October is time for the Member Satisfaction Survey. There are only 19 questions, so it will not take you long. Members can do it now at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011_Wellness_Center_Member_Survey.
If you prefer, you can pick up a paper copy at the Wellness Center front desk. Either way, please complete the survey by Saturday, October 29. |
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Fall into Fitness | |
Fall into Fitness is a program to help members ramp up their fitness after a summer of vacations and a departure from routine. Members earn 'leaves' for completing certain goals and the leaves are entered in weekly prize drawings. Each week has a different focus. Week one will focus on back strengthening. Sign up today to get back into action.
The program started October 1, but there is still plenty of time to jump in! |
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Healthy Eating, Healthy Living | |
Try this Healthy Mixed Berry Coffee Cake. As the weather begins to turn cold and summer berries are no longer in season, try frozen berries as an alternative. They offer the same amount of nutrients as those that are picked at their peak freshness. |
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Kudos to Berny Hostrop | |
Don't wait until you have reached your final, best goal to celebrate your successes. For example, Berny Hostrop has lost 60 pounds! He says he still has 80 to go, but this is a significant accomplishment. We are proud of him, and he should be proud too. Kudos, Berny, on a job well done. We look forward to watching you reach your goal of losing 140 pounds! |
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Member Feedback- We Still Have Room in the Focus Group | | We want to thank all of the readers who have kindly answered our monthly survey question. The answers help us understand what you like and what you need. To take this one step further, we are asking Wellness Center current or former members to sign up for a one-time focus group.
The focus group will allow us to get much more precise information than individual questionnaires can provide. This focus group is an opportunity for you to help us make the Wellness Center better. Everyone who participates will receive an appreciation gift.
The Wellness Center focus group will be held Tuesday, November 1, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be light refreshments. Information will be compiled and reported but no names will be revealed. The location is 170 West Shirley Ave., Suite 101 in Warrenton. [Across from the fire station and in front of the police station at the bottom of Hospital Hill.] Someone will greet you at the door. If you have questions about the focus group, call Gayla VandenBosche at 540-316-2604.
To sign up for the focus group, please click here. |
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For more information, call 540.316.2640. |
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