Nov 13, 2009

Healthy Recipe of the Week

Moroccan Chicken with Fruit & Olive Topping

Ingredients
  • 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, divided
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon of Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon of Dried Thyme
  • 4 (6 ounce) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 
  • 1/2 Cup of Pre-chopped Onions
  • 2 Teaspoons Bottled, Minced Garlic
  • 3/4 Cup Dried Mixed Fruit
  • 1/2 Cup Fat-Free, Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped, Pitted Green Olives
  • 1/8 Teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon of Black Pepper 
Preparation

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and thyme evenly over chicken. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes until tender. Add garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add fruit and remaining ingredients to pan; cook 5 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 346
Fat:         7.5 grams
Protein:   40.6 grams
Carbs:     26 grams
Fiber:       21 grams
Cholesterol: 99 mg
Iron:          2.4 mg
Sodium:     591 mg
Calcium:    45 mg

This recipe is from cookinglight.com

Nov 9, 2009

Don't Forget to Sign Up For Your Yearly Assessment

We will be holding our yearly health assessments soon so don't forget to sign up! Just go to www.appleprogram.com and click on the "assessments" button to pick a time that works for you.

Why sign up for Healthy Lifestyles?
  • Earn up to $750 per year!
  • Improved Health & Wellness
  • Personal Health Coaching
  • Lower Your Risk of Chronic Disease
  • Quarterly Competitions with Great Prizes
  • Avoid Future Health Care Costs

Nov 4, 2009

Healthy Snack Ideas

Here are some healthy snack ideas that are sure to satisfy the munchies.
  • Low-fat plain yogurt with fresh fruit
  • Half of a whole grain bagel wih peanut butter
  • Edamame
  • Hummus with carrots
  • Olives
  • Fat-free microwaveable popcorn
  • Any type of whole fruit
  • Roasted or Raw almond
When you are feeling hungry for a snack reach for some of these healthy foods!

Nov 2, 2009

Holiday Weight Loss Challenge


Every holiday season Americans put on an extra 1-3 pounds of weight and keep it there throughout the year! Join us in the fight against extra holiday weight by participating in the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge. Here is how is works:
  • Utah County will compete against other companies over a 7 week period to see who can lose the most weight. 
  • Participants will track their progress on eHealthCompete to see how we compare to other companies. 
  • The company who loses the most amount of weight will earn the coveted Champion's Trophy. 
Here are the details:
  • When: November 18th - January 8th
  • What: Company weight loss challenge competing against other companies in Utah. Weight loss will be calculated as a percentage of body weight lost. Actual weight will be kept private and confidential.
  • Where: Weigh in will be:
    • Mon, Nov 16th 7:30-8:30 am Public Works Front Foyer
    • Mon, Nov 16th 11:30-1:00 ADMN Lower Level Break Room
    • Mon, Nov 16th 1:30-5:00 pm H&J 2601
    • Tues, Nov 17th 11:30-1:00 pm UT Co Jail EOC Training Room
Help us beat the other companies and avoid Holiday Weight gain!

Oct 26, 2009

Healthy Recipe of the Week

Roasted Fall Vegetable & Rocotta Pizza

Recipe and picture from Marthastewart.com
Pizza Ingredients
  • Olive oil, for baking sheet and drizzling
  • Flour, for dusting surface
  • 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, fresh, or thawed if frozen
  • 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
  • 6 cups (about 1/2 recipe) Roasted Fall Vegetables, drained and coarsely cut
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (optional)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
Pizza Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Brush a large baking sheet (preferably rimless) with oil, or line with parchment paper, if desired, for easy cleanup.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll and stretch dough into a 12-by-16-inch oval (or as large as will fit on baking sheet); transfer to sheet.
  3. Sprinkle dough with half the mozzarella. Scatter vegetables on top, and dollop with ricotta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and, if using, rosemary. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Bake until bubbling and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve.   
Roasted Vegetables Ingredients
  • 2 pounds (about 1 medium) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 pounds red new potatoes (12 to 14), well scrubbed and quartered
  • 1 pound medium red onions (about 2 to 3), peeled and quartered
  • 1 pound carrots (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, if thick, and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
Roasted Vegetables Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide vegetables and garlic between two rimmed baking sheets (or line with parchment paper, if desired, for easy cleanup); dividing evenly, toss with oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Roast until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 40 to 50 minutes, tossing them and rotating sheets from top to bottom halfway through. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Oct 14, 2009

"Healthy Backs"

We are having a brown bag presentation on "Healthy Backs" Wednesday, October 21st and 12:00 p.m. in the Health & Justice Buiding Room 2500.

Brent Wall from Advanced Spinal Care will be speaking about how to have and maintain a "Healthy Back" So if you have back pain or are curious as to how to prevent back injuries com join us!

There will be great door prizes as well as points for Healthy Lifestyles

Oct 12, 2009

Tips for a Healthy Halloween

With all of the sugar and candy that surrounds Halloween, it is important to remember that there are still healthy alternatives. Here are some healthy alternatives to handing out sugar-filled candy:
  • Coloring books
  • Chex Mix
  • Raisins (Individually Packaged)
  • Goldfish (Individually Packaged)
  • Sunflower Seeds (Individually Packaged)
  • Stickers
  • Whole Grain Crackers
  • Fruit Roll-ups 
  • Trail Mix (Individually Packaged)
  • Finger Puppets 
  • Sugar-Free Gum
Here is a fun recipe that is festive and healthy:
Spider Pretzels

 Ingredients
  • 2 round crackers
  • 2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
  • 8 small pretzel sticks
  • 2 raisins
Directions
With the peanut butter, make a cracker sandwich. Insert 8 pretzel "legs" into the filling. Spread a little peanut butter onto top of cracker and place raisins on top for "eyes".

Oct 9, 2009

Tips for Eating Out

MyPyramid.gov has some great tips for eating healthier while eating out. Here of some of them:
  • Ask for whole wheat bread.
  • Get your salad dressing served on the side and only eat what you want.
  • Choose main dishes that include fruits and vegetables such as stir fries or kabobs.
  • Order broiled, steamed, or grilled dishes instead of fried or sauteed.
  • Choose smaller portions.
  • Only eat until you are full. Don't feel like you have to clean your plate.
  • Avoid "all you can eat" buffets. Order a menu item instead to help control your portions.
  • Share a main dish with a friend.
  • Order an appetizer instead of a main dish if the portion sizes are too large.
  • Take the left-overs home instead of trying to eat everything on your plate.
  • Before you start eating your food, pack half of it in a to-go box for later.
  • Ask for low-fat salad dressing or low-fat milk.
  • Don't add extra butter to your food.
  • Choose healthy sides such as steamed vegetables and fruit instead of fries.
 For more info on eating healthy visit  MyPyramid.gov

Healthy Recipe of the Week


Lighter Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen pureed winter squash
  • 2 cups 1 percent lowfat milk
  • 4 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 1/3 cups)
  • 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender but firm, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk into a large saucepan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Cheddar, Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper. Pour cheese mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the baking dish.

Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

Recipe from the Food Network created by Ellie Krieger.

Oct 2, 2009

FoodsThat Are Suprisingly Unhealthy

It is important to know good foods from unhealthy foods and with today's competitive advertising it is easier than ever to disguise foods to make them appear "healthy." On cookinglight.com they have a list produced by Katherine Brooking, MS, RD, that contains foods that are surprisingly unhealthy.

Sports Drinks
  • Unless you are an extreme athlete such as a endurance runner, sports drinks often contain excess amounts of sugar and calories. 
Foods Labeled "Fat-Free"
  • "Fat-Free" foods are often loaded with calories and extra sodium. Be sure to check the nutrition label to make sure "fat-free" also means low calorie. 
Smoothies

  • Smoothies may seem like a healthy choice because of the fruit they are said to contain, but after all of the ice cream and extra sugar is added smoothies can be a high calorie treat. 
Energy Bars
  • Energy bars seem like a good option before a workout, however they often contain high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, and saturated fat. Some are even loaded with calories. Home-made granola bars are a good choice as long as you watch the nutrient content. 
Prepared Salads
  • Salad is not always a good choice when eating out. Prepared salads are loaded with calories from creamy dressings, fried chicken and added mayonnaise. So when ordering a salad, ask for the dressing on the side and get grilled instead of fried meat. 
Multi-Grain and Wheat Breads
  • These breads are misleading because while they seem healthy, they may not actually contain "whole" wheat. Breads that contain "bleached or unbleached wheat flour" do not contain "whole" wheat. So when choosing bread, look at the nutrition labels.
Restaurant Baked Potatoes
  • Baked potatoes are healthy on their own, however most restaraunts load them up with unhealthy toppings. Loads of butter, sour cream and bacon make baked potatoes high in fat and calorie dense.

Healthy Recipe of the Week

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients
Rolls:
  • 1  cup  warm fat-free milk (100° to 110°)
  • 6  tablespoons  melted butter, divided
  • 1/3  cup  granulated sugar, divided
  • 1  package quick-rise yeast
  • 16.88  ounces  all-purpose flour (about 3 3/4 cups)
  • 1  large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • Cooking spray
  • 2/3  cup  packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  ground cinnamon

  • Icing:
  • 3  tablespoons  butter, softened
  • 2  tablespoons  heavy cream
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1  cup  powdered sugar
Directions
1. To prepare rolls, combine milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups. Add egg and remaining granulated sugar to bowl. Stir in 4.5 ounces (1 cup) flour; let stand 10 minutes.

2. Add 11.25 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) flour and salt to milk mixture; stir until a soft dough forms (dough will be sticky). Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 6 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; turn to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 35 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rise 35 minutes or until doubled in size. Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.

3. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; roll dough into an 18 x 11–inch rectangle. Brush remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter over dough; sprinkle evenly with brown sugar mixture. Beginning at one long side, roll up dough tightly, jelly-roll fashion; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends of roll). Cut dough into 18 (1-inch) slices. Arrange 9 slices, cut sides up, in each of 2 (8-inch) square baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 35 minutes or until doubled in size.

4. Preheat oven to 350°.

5. Uncover rolls. Bake at 350° for 22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes in dishes on a wire rack. Turn rolls out onto wire rack; cool 5 minutes. Turn rolls over.

6. To prepare icing, combine 3 tablespoons softened butter and cream; stir with a whisk. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar; stir until blended. Spread icing over rolls; serve warm.

Nutritional Information 
Serving Size:         1 roll
Calories:               234
Fat:                      6.8g (sat 4.1g,mono 1.8g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:                3.8g
Carbohydrate:      39.6g
Fiber:                   1.1g
Cholesterol:         28mg
Iron:                    1.7mg
Sodium:               87mg
Calcium:              40mg

This recipe is from cooking light.com. Click here to view. 

Sep 28, 2009

Flu Tracker


Flu.gov has some great resources about the flu. They have the latest information about where the flu outbreaks are, what you should do if you or a loved one comes down with H1N1 and information about preventing the flu. They also have this great flu tracker that lets you click on the state and discover where the latest flu outbreaks are. Don't be unprepared. Get vaccinated and prevent the flu from happening.

Here are some basic prevention methods:

  • Get vaccinated!
  • Wash your hands frequently 
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
  • Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue
  • Put used tissues in a waste basket 
  • Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing.
These tips are from flu.gov

Tips for Staying Fit at Work

Here are some simple tips for staying fit at work:
  • Pack a lunch
    • Packing a lunch will help you control your portion size while helping you resist those brownies in the break room. Also food that is made at home is often more nutritious and contains less calories than food that is purchased at a restaurant or fast food joint. 
    • Get up and walk around every 20-30 minutes. 
      • A good break every 20-30 minutes will help refresh your brain and contribute to your exercise time for the day. 
    • Wear a pedometer.
      • Wearing a pedometer is a great way to keep track of the progress you have made each day. Aim for 6,000-10,000 steps and have fun coming up with creative ways to increase your steps. 
    • Stretch at your desk.
      • Since it is really easy to come home with tight neck and shoulders after a day of staring at your computer at work, it is important to stretch throughout the day. Simple stretching exercises make a big difference over time. 
    • Sit on an exercise ball.
      • Instead of sitting in your office chair, try sitting in on an exercise ball at your desk. It strengthens core muscles and promotes good posture.
    • Take a walk on your lunch break
      • Establish an walking route on your lunch break and walk with a co-worker to make it more fun.
    • Deliver documents in person instead of by e-mail.
      • This will give you the opportunity to get up from your desk and walk around to increase your steps on your pedometer. 
    • Take the stairs.
      • Taking the stairs is a good way to get your heart rate up and burn off calories. A great way to take the stairs is by using a restroom or a break room on a different floor. 
    Here is a link to an interesting article about staying fit at work.

    Sep 25, 2009

    Healthy Alternatives to Eating Out

    Many Americans have to eat on the go, which means eating out often. But eating out doesn't mean we have to break our healthy diets. In fact many restaurants these days are trying harder to offer healthy alternatives to high calorie and high fat meals. Here is a list of some of these restaurants that offer healthy alternatives. 

    • Subway
      • Many of their sandwiches are under 300 calories and they offer healthy sides such as raisins and apples. Stay away from fatty meats and heavy sauces.  
    • Noodles & Company
    They offer whole wheat pastas and menu items for those who are watching their carbohydrates, calories, and sodium intake. They also have tasty salads and an array of vegetables you can add to any dish.  

    • P.F. Changs
      • They offer whole wheat rice and fresh veggies. They also cook with soybean oil and offer all natural chicken and Alaskan salmon.  
     
     
      
            • Jason's Deli
      • Their Mediterranean wrap and turkey wraps are good meals for under 400 calories and they have fresh fruit available along with great salads.   
     
     
     
     
    • McDonalds
      • That's right McDonalds is actually one of the healthiest fast food restaurants. They offer low-fat milk and apples as a substitute to french fries and soda.  
    • Einstein Bros. Bagels
      • They offer a great alternative to greasy, high calorie breakfasts with multi-grain bagels and hummus. They also have tasty side salad for lunch. 
     
     
     
     
     
    • Wendy's 
      • They have great alternatives to fatty food such as mandarin oranges, plain baked potatoes, and side salads. 
     
     
     
     
    • Applebees
      • They have partnered with weight watchers to offer great meals with low calories. 

    Sep 23, 2009

    Healthy Recipe of the Week

    Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? Try this recipe that is both tasty and healthy.

    Soft Chicken Tacos


    Ingredients
    • 1  teaspoon  chili powder
    • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
    • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cumin
    • 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
    • 1  pound  skinless, boneless chicken thighs
    • Cooking spray
    • 12  (6-inch) white corn tortillas
    • 1 1/2  cups  thinly sliced green cabbage
    • 1/4  cup  (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (such as Tillamook)
    • Low-fat sour cream (optional)
    Instructions
    Prepare grill.

    Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken.

    Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; chop.

    Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cabbage and 1 teaspoon cheese. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

    Nutritional Information
    Calories:              329 (34% from fat)
    Fat:                       12.5g (sat 3.5g,mono 3.5g,poly 2.9g)
    Protein:                27.4g
    Carbohydrate:     29.4g
    Fiber:                   3.9g
    Cholesterol:         86mg
    Iron:                       1.5mg
    Sodium:                466mg
    Calcium:               109mg
     
    This recipe makes 4 servings. A serving size is 3 tacos.
    This recipe can be found at MyRecipes.com.

    Sep 21, 2009

    Healthy Sleep

    We had a great showing for the Brown Bag on Healthy Sleep. Since there a lot of people suffer from sleep problems, I thought  I would post some information that was presented. 



    Here are 10 Tips for Better Sleep from the MayoClinic:

    1. Go to bed and get up at about the same time everyday.


    2.  Don't eat or drink large amounts before   bedtime.

    3.  Avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol in the evening.

    4.  Exercise regularly.

    5.  Make your bedroom cool, quiet, dark and comfortable.

    6.  Sleep primarily at night.

    7.  Choose a comfortable mattress and pillow.

    8.  Start a relaxing bedtime routine.

    9.  Go to bed when you're tired and turn out the lights.

    10. Use sleeping pills only as a last resort.  



    For more general information about sleep disorders, The National Sleep Foundation, and WebMD have great information and resources.

    Sep 18, 2009

    Healthy Eating Tips for Every Meal

    Along with physical activity, healthy eating habits are a big part of having and maintaining good health. The CDC has some great tips on adding healthy foods to your diet while cutting unneeded calories.

    Breakfast
    Substitution
    Calories Reduced by
    Top your cereal with low fat or fat-free milk instead of 2% or whole milk.
    1 cup of fat-free milk instead of 1 cup of whole milk
    63
    Use a non-stick pan and cooking spray (rather than butter) to scramble or fry eggs
    1 spray of cooking spray instead of 1 pat of butter
    34
    Choose reduced-calorie margarine spread for toast rather than butter or stick margarine.
    2 pats of reduced calorie margarine instead of 2 pats of butter
    36
    Lunch
    Substitution
    Calories Reduced by
    Add more vegetables such as cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, and onions to a sandwich instead of extra meat or cheese.

    2 slices of tomatoes, ¼ cup of sliced cucumbers, and 2 slices of onions instead of an extra slice (3/4 ounce) of cheese and 2 slices (1 ounce) of ham
    154
    Accompany a sandwich with salad or fruit instead of chips or French fries.
    ½ cup diced raw pineapple instead of 1 ounce bag of potato chips
    118
    Choose vegetable-based broth soups rather than cream- or meat-based soups.
    1 cup of vegetable soup instead of 1 cup cream of chicken soup
    45
    When eating a salad, dip your fork into dressing instead of pouring lots of dressing on the salad.
    ½ TBSP of regular ranch salad dressing instead of 2 TBSP of regular ranch dressing
    109
    When eating out, substitute a broth-based soup or a green lettuce salad for French fries or chips as a side dish
    A side salad with a packet of low-fat vinaigrette dressing instead of a medium order of French fries
    270
    Dinner
    Substitution
    Calories Reduced by
    Have steamed or grilled vegetables rather than those sautéed in butter or oil. Try lemon juice and herbs to flavor the vegetables.  You can also sauté with non-stick cooking spray.
    ½ cup steamed broccoli instead of ½ cup broccoli sautéed in 1/2 TBSP of vegetable oil.
    62
    Modify recipes to reduce the amount of fat and calories. For example, when making lasagna, use part-skim ricotta cheese instead of whole-milk ricotta cheese. Substitute shredded vegetables, such as carrots, zucchini, and spinach for some of the ground meat in lasagna.
    1 cup of part-skim ricotta cheese instead of 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    89
    When eating out, have a cocktail or dessert instead of both during the same eating occasion.
    Choosing one or the other saves you calories.    A 12-ounce beer has about 153 calories.    A slice of apple pie (1/6 of a 8" pie) has 277 calories.
    153 if you have the apple pie without the drink   277 if you have a drink and no pie.
    When having pizza, choose vegetables as toppings and just a light sprinkling of cheese instead of fatty meats.
    One slice of a cheese pizza instead of one slice of a meat and cheese pizza
    60
    Snacks
    Substitution
    Calories Reduced by
    Choose air-popped popcorn instead of oil-popped popcorn and dry-roasted instead of oil-roasted nuts.  
    3 cups of air-popped popcorn instead of 3 cups of oil-popped popcorn
    73
    Avoid the vending machine by packing your own healthful snacks to bring to work.  For example, consider vegetable sticks, fresh fruit, low fat or nonfat yogurt without added sugars, or a small handful of dry-roasted nuts.
    An eight-ounce container of no sugar added nonfat yogurt instead of a package of 6 peanut butter crackers
    82
    Choose sparkling water instead of sweetened drinks or alcoholic beverages.
    A bottle of carbonated water instead of a 12-ounce can of soda with sugar
    136
    Instead of cookies or other sweet snacks, have some fruit for a snack.
    One large orange instead of  3 chocolate sandwich cookies
    54

    Sep 11, 2009

    Take A Hike! Challenge Results

    The Take A Hike Challenge was a fun way for Healthy Lifestyle participants to have fun in the sun while recieving Healthy Lifestyles points.

    The goal was to promote at least 90 minutes of physical activity each week by highlighting different local hiking trails.

    Here are the results:
    • 281 People signed up for the Challenge
    • Over 379,246 minutes were hiked (That's 263 straight days of exercise!!) 

    What some participants said:
    "I LOVE these challenges. It pushes me. I am one that exercises very little. This weekend, I hiked the Gratto in Payson Canyon, Devils Kitchen (not just the lookout point, but down the trail and back up again) and Saturday, I hiked to the P in Payson. This was a BIG deal for me. I can hardly move this morning, but I had a blast. I think the point is to push us a little beyond our comfort point and try new and healthy adventures. I really love this program...and to those of you that work out, or toward competitions - well you all really inspire me. I think that is just awesome." 

    "I had a lot of fun with this competition exploring all the different trails around Utah County. I made it a goal of mine to be more physically active and tried to involve my family in the hikes I took." 

    A big THANKS to all of those who participated! Great job and stay active!

    Sep 4, 2009

    Upcoming Brown Bag

    We are excited to announce that we will be having a brown bag presentation on September 17th about healthy sleep. Zo'Ann Dowdle will be presenting on how to achieve healthy sleep. She will be covering topics such as the benefits of getting enough sleep, overcoming insomnia, and tips for getting enough sleep.


    As always great door prizes and snacks will be given out and healthy lifestyle points will be given to those who attend. The presentation will start at 12:00 pm and will be held in room 2500 of the Health and Justice Building.

    We hope to see you there!