Richard Zylks named April Fittest Employee of the Month

April 25, 2013
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Cyndie Amerson 91¿´Æ¬ †(right) presents Richard Zylks 91¿´Æ¬ †with a fruit and 91¿´Æ¬ †±¹±ð²µ±ð³Ù²¹²ú±ô±ð 91¿´Æ¬ †gift basket for being named 91¿´Æ¬?s Fittest Employee 91¿´Æ¬ †of the Month for April. To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude. 91¿´Æ¬ †The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a May recipient! 91¿´Æ¬ †


Here are a few words about Richard's personal wellness plan?





I am honored and somewhat surprised to be named April?s fittest employee. 91¿´Æ¬ † In December of 2012 I had my 60th 91¿´Æ¬ †birthday and did little in the way of physical activity outside of some yard work. 91¿´Æ¬ † At the beginning of the year I decided to make a genuine effort to lose some weight by eating healthier and getting more exercise. 91¿´Æ¬ † It wasn?t really a New Year?s resolution, 91¿´Æ¬ † it just seemed like a good time to start. 91¿´Æ¬ † 91¿´Æ¬ †I try to limit my daily calorie intake to around 1200 to 1500 calories and I work out for 1 hour every afternoon after work on a treadmill (combination of jogging and brisk walking). 91¿´Æ¬ † Since January 2nd 91¿´Æ¬ †(had to wait until New Year?s Day football games were over), I have lost a total of 37 pounds and dropped two pants? sizes. 91¿´Æ¬ † If I can do this at the age of 60, anyone should be able to make a few simple changes in their lifestyle to be healthier. 91¿´Æ¬ † Thanks for the recognition, it is greatly appreciated.