Move More
Weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is a big concern for most Americans, but why does this happen? For many, life is hectic during the holiday season, stress levels are high, and there doesn't seem to be enough time. There are so many things to do: planning, shopping, parties, traveling, you name it. This time creates opportunities to have "perfect" excuses to stop exercising and managing our diet. William Connor, M.D., professor of medicine at OHSU School of Medicine, observes: "The overall clinical impression is that people, after the holidays, weigh more than before because of feasting and lack of physical activity." Avoid this common trap, click here for 7 tips to stay FIT during the holiday season.
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Eat Smart
Vegetarian Thanksgiving
For those who follow a vegetarian diet and are not inspired by the thought of "Tofurkey"....take the meaty bird off the table and make room for a spectacular array of vegetarian soups, sides, main courses, salads and dessert recipes from the NY Times. Get ready to save a turkey and savor the flavors of your most creative Thanksgiving ever.
If Thanksgiving usually has you secretly loosening your belt before the pumpkin pie is served, you're in good company. The average American consumes a whopping 3,500 calories with this dinner alone. While this article does not suggest that you diet on turkey day, wouldn't it be nice if, just once, this tradition-blessed binge didn't send your resolve spiraling down -- and your weight soaring up -- for the rest of the holidays? Read this article to learn how you can indulge in every course without breaking the 1,000-calorie barrier. These tips also help to prevent the food coma at the end of the day.
The Longfellow Wellness Team is hosting a "Turkey Trot". Each floor is providing HEALTHY snacks. Staff will "trot" up and down throughout the building mingling while eating healthy snacks. Great job Longfellow Wellness Team.
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Stress Less
How to Have a Low Stress, Positive Thanksgiving....some advice from Oprah.
Does the thought of being with your family during Thanksgiving stress you out? Here are five easy ways to de-stress and enjoy your holiday. Read More.
Portable Glow to Melt Winter Blues
For the millions of Americans who suffer from mild to severe winter blues a condition called seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.), bright-light therapy is the treatment of choice, with response rates comparable with those of anti-depressants. "Your natural clock is usually longer than 24 hours, and you need light in the morning to set it and keep it on track," said Dr. Alfred Lewy, a professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University and an expert on seasonal depression and light therapy. Read the article.
Want more stress reducing tips? Listen to a 5 minute guided relaxation or a short webinar on managing stress. Go to the Wellness page and click on Stress Less.
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Weight Watchers at Work is BACK!
 GREAT NEWS!!
The Everett School Employee Benefit Trust will subsidize 50% of your Weight Watchers at Work Monthly Pass fee for up to 6 months beginning in January.
Attend one of the district Weight Watcher meetings and you pay just $19.95 a month (a $20 a month savings!!).
Come to an informational meeting in December to learn more. First 100 to register online by December 16th will win a 2012 Points Plus Calculator (a $15.00 value).
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The Wellness Challenge
ONE MONTH TO GO!
Keep logging in your healthy behaviors through December 31st to earn your incentive dollars for 2011!
ALL NEW Wellness Challenge will begin January 2012! Start the new year off right. Join the Wellness Challenge. Click here to log on to The Wellness Challenge.
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