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1 Super-Summer-Slim-Down-Spectacular 3M s newsletter Welcome All to our first newsletter. We are happy to have you on board for an 8-week start to your weight loss plan. Some of you will lose weight fast, others will begin a longer journey in learning a new lifestyle to support being healthy. We can all reduce calories to lose weight, but let s be sure that we are giving our bodies the proper nutrition in the process. We all know there are thin people who are not at all healthy. M=MOUTH Healthy Joint Nutrition. There is increasing information that nutritional approaches can enhance joint health and reduce the discomfort and disability of joint inflammation and degeneration. Vitamins A,C,D. and E all play important roles in protecting our joints from wear and tear of movement. A study from the Arthritis Center at Boston University found that higher intake of Vit. C, and to a lesser extent vit. E and beta-carotene was associated with less degenerative arthritis and pain. Other reports have suggested that the antioxidant properties of Vit. E can help calm the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. The B vitamin niacinamide may also help to dampen the production of inflammatory chemicals shown to contribute to joint problems. Your blood is a rich soup of biochemicals that is affected by the nutrients you consume. Cytokines are important in the regulation of inflammation and can be influenced by the types of Fats and Oils you ingest. There is increasing evidence that consuming more foods with Omega-3 fatty acids may provide health benefits, from reducing the symptoms of arthritis to protecting against heart disease. Certain types of fish and flaxseed are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. There are also reports suggesting that a diet rich in Omega 3 may help people with depression. As for flaxseed- it is the richest source of ALA ( alpha linolenic acid). A diet that contains flaxseed lowers cholesterol and inflammatory biochemicals in the bloodstream. Flax may also help lower blood pressure. Flax also contains high concentrations of phytoestrogens. These are natural hormone regulators that may lessen the hot flashes of menopause, slow the development of osteoporosis and reduce the risk for

breast and prostate cancer. Flax is also a good source of fiber, which helps regulate bowel function. The Food You Eat Becomes You, for Better (Health) or Worse (Obesity and Diabetes)!

2 breast and prostate cancer. Flax is also a good source of fiber, which helps regulate bowel function. The Food You Eat Becomes You, for Better (Health) or Worse (Obesity and Diabetes)! M= MOVEMENT The #1 question is: HOW DO I GET MOTIVATED TO EXERCISE? My initial answer is: motivation is overrated. Get disciplined instead. In short: motivation is fleeting. Those people who depend on motivation consistently start out with a big bang and fail as soon as something gets hard. As soon as the motivation dries up, they quit. The people who accomplish things get disciplined.

Thank you Sandy, we love this because it s super easy to remember even more

3 MOTIVATION: We are such visual learners try this: TIP-TOP-TIP: From Sandy Rodriguez, Benefits. Thank you Sandy, we love this because it s super easy to remember even more awesome to do! ******************* WINNER-WEIGHT LOSS: Our Winner for greatest percentage of weight loss is Lillian Walker from Viera HS!!!

4 TOP-IN-APPS: Thank you to Christie Berrier who highly recommends the following APP: BREEZE. It's a pedometer app that sets weekly goals based on your performance of the last week so you are always increasing your steps. It sends you motivating messages too. SUPER-STAR SUCCESS STORY: (Wellness LOVES this because Lara has a CHALLENGE, PLUS puts down what she feels GOOD about!!!) FROM: Lara Watkins. CHALLENGES: Remembering to drink enough water every day EXCITEMENT: Returning to working out at the gym. I bring a good friend and my older daughter with me to try out different exercise classes. I've rekindled my love for spin class and have awakened the need to stretch and relax in yoga class. We now want to try various yoga classes with hot yoga being a must. My concentration has switched from weight loss to just overall toning and strength. With those I know the weight loss will coincide. Going to the gym gives me adult social interaction when I have no other activities planned for the day and gives me something to do for myself after being home with 5 kids all day. My weight went up from the initial weigh in last week but hopefully it's muscle gain. Looking forward to ing next week about more progress! In closing, Here we go!! Let s figure out what works for us and what doesn t. We are all different. Thanks for taking this Summer Challenge. Until next week, Health and Happiness to All!! Joni and Lana Your BPS Wellness Team Here for YOU!!! Remember weekly weigh-ins, in the Wellness Office EACH Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m., plus minimotivation and coaching opp. You also can your weekly weight to Health Coach Joni, Joni.deblecourtwhelen@cigna.com

5 Registered Nurse Health Coach Joni is available for Health Coaching and can tell you how to access the FREE LIFESTYLE Programs on Also if you wish to have free coaching sessions with Joni, her directly for an appointment, and this is for everyone in our district even if you do not participate in our Health Insurance. HC Contact Information: Joni deblecourt-whelen, RN, BSN,HC Cigna Onsite Health Coach, Brevard County Schools 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Viera Fl, ext.219 /

Hope you are having a Super Fantabulous Summer Break!!! High temperatures and lots of rain, you have to love summer in Florida!

Super-Summer-Slim-Down-Spectacular 3M s newsletter 7.24.15 Your newsletter from Health Coach R.N. Joni and Dr. Lana-Wellness. Hello Super Summer Slimdown Participants, Hope you are having a Super Fantabulous