91��Ƭ

Thank you to the Wellness Committee for this recognition. I am very much a work in progress and have a long way to go before I will feel worthy of it. 91��Ƭ † It is because of this committee that I am on this journey towards better health and wellness in the first place. 91��Ƭ † I have read many inspiring stories from the past honorees that have over come or are struggling with health issues that are more daunting than my high blood pressure. 91��Ƭ † If they can muster up the time and energy with the obstacles they are facing, I have no excuse.

After trying several different medications to control high blood pressure I became very discouraged. 91��Ƭ † The doctor prescribed medication, exercise, stress control and a change in diet. 91��Ƭ † For quite some time I just heard ?medication?. 91��Ƭ † Finally, ding, ding, ding, I realized I was only doing a very small part of what my cardiologist prescribed. 91��Ƭ † That is where the wellness committee comes in. 91��Ƭ † The amazing stories of our co workers and even just the small triumphs gave me the nudge I needed. 91��Ƭ † Taking advantage of our wonderful Fit Center on my lunch break to walk on the treadmill takes away my excuse of not having time! 91��Ƭ † I am a beginner with yoga and have fallen in love with the stress relieving aspect of it and look forward to doing it as soon as I get home from work several days a week. 91��Ƭ † Fad dieting has been kicked to the curb as I have seriously started eating a nutritious diet filled with vegetables, fruits, lean meats, nuts, complex carbs and low sodium foods. I still enjoy a few of my old favorites but moderation and being aware of portion size is the key to keeping me on track. 91��Ƭ † This southern cook is retraining on meal prep! 91��Ƭ †

I encourage everyone to take advantage of the wonderful perks we have here. 91��Ƭ † The Fit Center, the healthy meals in the SUB and Ann Semrau?s nutrition guide. 91��Ƭ † Also, read what your co workers are doing, it might just inspire you.