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It's that time again — New Year's resolutions. How often do we decide that this year will be different, that this will be the year we stick to our goals and lose weight, get in shape, and be a better person?
With the right tools, resources, a supportive environment and motivation to succeed, this might be the year. MUSC Employee Wellness has put together a month of programs and resources that focus getting fit and healthy, not only for this month but for a lifetime. In addition to the programs listed below, watch broadcast messages for daily wellness tips.

  • Lose weight: Join the Lunchtime Losers Group, a weight loss program designed for employees that meets weekly for 10 weeks at noon every Thursday at the Institute of Psychiatry. Email Josh Brown, Ph.D., at browjosh@musc.edu.
  • Get fit: Never tried Zumba? Give it a try from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Jan. 16. at the wellness center (email musc-empwell@musc.edu). Then make it a habit on Wednesday nights at 5 p.m. in Room 302, Harborview Office Tower (email curryf@musc.edu) or join the MUSC Wellness Center. Visit www.musc.edu/hcc for information.
  • Eat right: Try the "Green Plate" specials in the cafeteria for healthy options. Check out the electronic menu system that calculates nutrients at http://www.muschealth.com/nutrition/dining/retail/menusretail.htm. For a quick snack, look for green or yellow choices in the vending machines or opt for all healthy options in the healthy vending machines in Colbert Library and the Wellness Center.

    Employee Wellness Events
  • Weight Management Month Lunch and Learn: "Carbs, Fats and Protein – oh my." Join registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain as she discusses how each of these macronutrients work in harmony in the body, which foods provide them and why diets 'free' of anyone of them are inherently unbalanced. The session will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., Jan. 16, Room 103, Colbert Education & Library Center. Bring your lunch and join us in person or online via Adobe Connect Meeting. (email musc-empwell@musc.edu to register). Check broadcast messages for daily "Commit to be Fit/Healthy Lifestyle" tips this month as well.
  • Worksite screening: The next worksite screening will be held from 7 to 11a.m., Jan. 22, Room 125, Gazes (Strom Thurmond) building. This screening, valued at about $350, is available to employees with the State Health Plan for only $15 (covered spouses can also participate for $15). Employees and spouses without this insurance can participate for $42. To register, go to www.musc.edu/employeewellness and click Worksite Screening Appointment.

Email johnsusa@musc.edu or whela@musc.edu for more information.

Friday, Jan. 11, 2013

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