Old School Wellness

BEAT THE BOSS!

I am fortunate to have the best team at working together in generating ideas that apply to a broad range of people. Our Beat the Boss challenge epitomizes our wellness teams' value.

In the challenge, 14 teams made up of 5 employees each will be scored on a physical pre test next week, aim to improve their scores over the Holiday season, then be scored again (post test) in the first week in January. The amount of IMPROVEMENT between the two scores per individual will determine how many points each team is awarded.

Additionally, there is a restaurant and recipe assignment that each team must turn in for a grade. In this assignment the teams will need to answer questions about calories, nutrient density, menu items, and healthy food choices of a restaurant which they have been assigned. Furthermore, each team will research a recipe and develop a healthier version of the recipe and submit the finished product for a score.

Finally, team members may be awarded extra points for quitting tobacco for the duration of the challenge or reaching their goal weight which they had previously been unsuccessful in attaining.

Each team that beats the boss team will be awarded 1 day off with pay.

Old School Wellness is different because we are wellness with accountability; not a gym membership, not a handout of cash to buy an exercise clothes hanger (equipment) for your home, and not a computerized robo-machine that tracks your progress by counting steps.

We are the real deal with degreed, certified exercise and nutrition professionals that work with you in achieving your goals through the modification of the exercise and nutrition habits of your daily lifestyle.

Meet Pam - Our October Wellness Star

Pam Before

Pam After

Pam is the epitome of an ideal client. Why? because most of her success has been achieved through decisions she has made, not necessarily based on my recommendations. I guess the best explanation of epitome of an ideal client is the client that finds what works for them...THEN FOLLOWS THROUGH!

Pam's Testimonial

Since April of 2010 I have made a few changes in my weight loss program. My mom and my sister started weight watchers in January of 2010 and in June of this year they encouraged me to switch over to weight watchers with them so that we could support each other. I am now combining what I was learning @ Down with the Pounds with what Weight Watchers is teaching me and I have lost a total of 70 lbs. I have learned portion control, healthy eating, exercise and lifestyle change is the key. Unfortunately, I am a stress eater. So I have fallen off the wagon a few times but I get right back on and keep going. I am losing at a slower pace than I would like but to quote Mark,” You did not put the weight on overnight and you won’t be able to lose it overnight.
I have now reached a plateau (which I am told happens when you have a lot of weight to lose) and realize that I have got to incorporate more exercise into my daily routine in order to continue on my weight loss journey. Walking on the treadmill (which was a hit and miss) is just not enough. So with the equipment that is provided to us at work I have no excuse not to exercise. I have also begun a walking regiment with my husband to help him to get the Dr. ordered exercise he needs. I hope that on my next update I will be able to tell you that I have reached my weight loss goal and that I am in much better shape physically.

Spinning Plates

Updating this blog has not been on my list of priorities. My schedule of 15 hour work days (including drive times), spouse duties, children, Ohio State football, and about 5 hours of sleep per night has led me to the path of expansion within our organization. This is welcomed....I am not prideful to the point of denying that I need assistance.

We are a growing organization and I am "spinning plates" (Greg Glassman gets credit for this term) in an attempt to run our organization to the best of my ability. So far so good, but murky waters lie ahead and I will not put myself in the position of dropping one set of plates to accomodate another set.

A couple of things to look for from us:

1. Before I turn into a zombie I will announce the addition of several people who will be assisting us with our current projects. For now our opportunities are part time but I anticipate at least one and potentially two full time opportunities in the near future.

2. We will be providing information about our October Wellness Star.

3. We are excited about our next wellness challenge, "Beat the Boss", which we will provide information about in the near future.

Have a productive Wednesday.

Advanced workout of the Day - 1 time through:

100 Swings

80 calories on the rower

60 Sit Ups

40 Kettlebell High pulls (20 each side)

20 6 count burpees

Your tax dollars at work

Good Saturday Morning.

I am pleased to announce our newest client relationship with the United States Air Force. We are in the planning stages of designing a curriculum for the NCO Academy that is centered on functional training and High intensity Exercise (HIEE).

For the remainder of the year my weekend mornings will be filled with exercise and nutrition theory and practice. The project is practical, meaning we will be implementing our workouts within the 6 week training course.

Thank you United States Air Force for going "OLD SCHOOL"

Now on to the Saturday AM workout fun:

4 rounds for time:

1. Jump Rope X 125

2. Hard Style Swing X 21

3. JPU X 15

4. 8 count Manmaker X 9

Have a great weekend.