July Healthy You Newsletter

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UK Health & Wellness

July 2010

Greetings!

It's time. Time to reap the benefits of healthy living. Are you living healthfully? Is your health a priority? If you answered no, we are here to assist you in your efforts to make a change.

If you want to be living healthier, but need extra motivation and resources, we may just have the answer -- the 90-Day Healthtrac Transformation Challenge. I am inspired by our Healthtrac Rewards success stories, and I hope you are too. These are folks just like you -- people with families, outside interests, and full-time jobs -- who have made incredible improvements such as lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, healthy weight loss, and just FEELING better. You too could be a success story. Let UK Healthtrac Rewards help you see yourself healthier! And you could win great prizes, including the first-place healthy prize package valued at $250!

Here's how you can participate:

1. Read the rules to make sure you are eligible.

2. Complete the official online entry form by August 2, 2010.

3. Take the Healthtrac Health Assessment from July 13 to September 30, 2010.

4. Utilize UK Healthtrac Rewards and other UK Health & Wellness programs to help you get healthier!

5. Tell us your success story! Come back to the Challenge website and complete the online contest results form from October 11 to October 31, 2010. YOU may win a terrific prize!

Keep in mind, your transformation doesn't have to be drastic to reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. You may be surprised at how effective and rewarding small behavior changes can be. Healthtrac, in addition to other Health & Wellness resources, can help you: Get more physical activity. Eat healthier foods. Lose a few pounds. Manage your stress better. Stop smoking. Lower your blood pressure, and more. Or set a goal of your own! It's up to you how you transform your health. Just remember, we are your partners in health.

In health,

Jody Ensman, M.S.
UK Health & Wellness Program Manager

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Want to get healthier AND compete to win great prizes? Enter the 90-Day Healthtrac Transformation Challenge today!

Ask the Expert: Staying Motivated

Q: I am always excited to try a new workout program or class. But the excitement doesn't last long. I just can't seem to stay motivated. Do you have any tips?

A: Motivation is something that is unique to each individual. What motivates me to stay active may not be what motivates you. So here are some general tips for staying motivated no matter who you are or what makes you tick:

Change it up. Doing the same workout over and over gets very stale very fast. Try making your Monday, Wednesday, Friday different from your Tuesday, Thursday workout. Then, after 6-8 weeks-change it all. Not only will this keep you motivated, but it will also help you keep from hitting a training wall.
Get with a group. Exercising by yourself can be relaxing-however, energy is contagious. When you exercise with others who are working toward their fitness goals-their motivation can rub off on you.
Find a challenge. Working-out is something that must slowly get more difficult to make progress. When those weights begin to fill light, start to use a bit heavier weights. Besides a challenging work-out, a fitness challenge can be very motivating. The Body Shop offers several fitness challenges through-out the year.
Healthy competition. Nothing motivates like trying to compete. Whether it's an organized sport or a challenge among friends, healthy competition can go a long way toward keeping you active.

-- Carrie Davidson, ACSM HFI, Wellness Coordinator

Upcoming Events

Farmers Market Bus Rides
We're going to the Farmers Market during lunch each Thursday from June 17 through September 9, 2010 and we want you to come along. The bus ride is free, and you can't beat the market for the freshest fruits and veggies iin town. Click here for pick-up locations and times.

Free Health Smart Presentation: Allergies
Achoo! Are your allergies making you miserable? Learn about common allergies and how to control them. Attend a free Health Smart Conversation About YOUR Health: "Understanding Allergies," presented by Dr. Beth Miller, July 13, 12-1:00 p.m., 127 Wethington Bldg. (Commons). Register online today.

Weight Loss Matters: Reality-Based Weight Loss
Weight Loss Matters is a 10-week weight-loss program that teaches you how to eat, rather than how to diet. You'll work toward your goals with the help of our registered dietitians. Classes meet once a week either in-person or online. The initial fee is $50, and participants can re-join subsequent sessions for free as long as they make progress. New classes begin July 20, 21, and 22. The registration deadline is July 16. Register online today.

Grilled Corn Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes

Serves 8

Next time you have the grill warmed up, throw on some extra corn on the cob to make this easy summer side dish. It's a great complement to any outdoor party.