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Losing 40 pounds

Seven years ago, I weighed in at 207 pounds. I had accumulated  51 pounds since leaving university. Being a creature of habit, I knew things wouldn't change immediately. What accumulated over 25 years would take some time and effort to dissipate!

Everything that I did was, well, everything that Get Moving suggests...
  • I started eating more veggies, lean meats and fruit. You know, a stir-fry instead of hamburger helper
  • I started an exercise program; walking with intervals of running. http://running.about.com/od/getstartedwithrunning/ht/getstarted.htm After a couple years I was running triathlons.
  • I sneak exercise into my daily work life, sitting on a theraband ball strengthens the stomach muscles, slip away to do a few pushups. (I don't think Governor D. would mind )
I would like to point out that the first 20 pounds melted away in a year, don;t despair. Now at 167 pounds, I have a few more pounds to lose and it remains a challenge. I'm up for it!

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Raffle Winners: Weeks 5-9

Many apologies for the delay in posting these.

 Week 5
Participant winners
*  Lynn Dell’Amico, Burlington Health District Office (aka The Hot Steppers!)
*  Brigette Harton, Burlington Health District Office (aka The Hot Steppers!)
*  Lucas Herring, BISHCA
*  Mike Davis, BISHCA
*  Alice Cloud, Treasurer

Week 6
Participant Winners
*  Debra Vigneault, Northwest State Correctional Facility
*  Lori Fagnant, OVHA
*  Monica Chiren, Treasurer’s Office
*  Lois Kelty, BISHCA

Coordinator Winner:  Sheila LaPoint, BGS Security
Sheila shared a word about her team:  Since our team consists of some security guards & tech guy they are always out and about putting in their steps as part of their normal work day, we have the boss also tracking his steps, BGS Security Team, is motivated and helps to keep me motivated. Keep up the good work BGS Security Team!

Special Raffle:  Reached Half Way
*  Claire Tetreault, Newport Health District Office
*  Lucas Herring, BISHCA
*  Susan Lasher, BISHCA
*  Shannon Fassett, DMV Montpelier
*  Amy Shedrick, ANR Central Office

Week 7
Participant Winners
*  Ben Judy, Labor
*  Linda Kemp, BISHCA
*  Tom Candon, BISHCA 

Coordinator Winners:  Monica Chiren & Jaime Meredith, Treasurer’s Office
Monica and Jaime shared a word about their team:  We have a great team that works really hard!  Some of our members are even in the top ten in the individual challenge and our whole team is currently in the top five for the team challenge!  One thing that is really bringing our team together are the Roving Trophies [trophies shaped like caterpillars that rotate among teammates].  They are having fun hunting down the trophies each week to see who the lucky recipients are.  We can only hope they are enjoying it as much as we are!

Week 8
Participant Winners
*  John Akielaszek, ANR Central Office
*  John Sweeney, AOT District 1
*  Jim Hoffman, AOT National Life
*  Hon Ly, BGS West Region

Coordinator Winner:  Allison Loebs & Sonja Bracey, DCF Information Services
Allison shared a word about her team:  Our team members participate in a variety of activities, which include walking, jogging, running, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, skiing, gardening, and stair climbing.  Many of our team members have achieved their individual goals for fitness and participated in fundraising events that involve walking, running, dancing, or stair climbing.  All these activities lend to a balance in our lives and coping with stress.

Week 9
Participant Winners
*  Tracey Cassano, AOT District 1
*  Perry Candon, BISHCA
*  Darlene Nunn, Libraries Mid-state Regional
*  Tina Kawecki, Treasurer’s Office

 

Coordinator Winners:  Barb Morway & Kate Minall, ANR Central Office. 
This team has team has 10 participants who have logged a total of 6.4 million steps in the last 10 weeks.  That averages to over 9000 steps/day/person!  Way to use your resources, ANR!

Teamwork Pays Off

Steven Fortier is walking during the day with his staff and in the evening with his dogs. Over the years Steve has had major trouble with his diabetes. Since the program he has been being very active which has helped him stablize some of his health issues. Check out his steps! Great job Steve!

Steve is a custodial supervisor in our area. In the afternoon each day he forms a walking group with his staff. Choedon, Dolma, Kunsang and Hon all take a long walk with him on most days. During the walks it gives them the chance to bond not only as coworkers but as individuals. Many thanks to Wellness Program for providing a program like this.  
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