Share Your Story

It's a great way for you to exchange fitness tips, successes and encouragement with your fellow County employees.

Looking for inspiration?
Read the wonderful contributions from your colleagues. You might find a story that speaks to you.
We'd love to hear your story!
Click the"Submit Testimonial" link on this page. Submit your comments for review and look for an email from the Wellness program with further instructions. We look forward to hearing from you!
 
Losing, Losing and Loving it.
I am loving My Fitness Pal and Zumba. I started off with biggest loser fun at work, but when it ended I continued my losing by staying involved with Zumba and diligently tracking my calories. 11 lbs off and continuing. It is do-able - Get out and start small, as you lose - you will gain energy to do MORE. Try it, give yourself a month of exercise and see if it does not make you feel better and ready for more change.
MyFitnessPal.com
I found out about this website last week (I think the app came preloaded on my new phone...)... and I'm loving it!  I'm able to input my daily food intake throughout the day, often using the barcode scanner to upload calories and nutrition info, otherwise the Search function.  You can also manually input foods that the scanner won't read and the Search doesn't find...  Also input your exercises... the program keeps track of the nutrition so you can see where you're still short for the day (need more fiber?  more protein?  less carbs?...)  You can set your current weight, your weight loss goal etc... and it will tell you how many calories you should consume each day to achieve that goal...  When you exercise the calorie allowance goes up so you have a great guide on how much more you can/should eat!  I've lost 6 lbs in less than one week already!!!  Highly recommended :)
I LOVE ZUMBA

My new found love is ZUMBA. I have heard about it but never thought i would be able to get the opportunity take a class, but thanks to My Heath Matters I now am able to go. The classes are fun and exciting and fit into my schedule. The instructor Alma is very easy to follow and which makes it easy for me who is very uncoordinated. Thanks again for making ZUMBA possible for us county employees.