Share your story of how Live Healthy Iowa impacted your life! What were your successes, your inspirations, your changes, and/or what you loved about the 2012 "100 Day Challenge"? Those who share a personal story or team story will be entered to WIN LUNCH FOR THE ENTIRE TEAM!
To post a comment: select "Anonymous" in the drop down heading. Then leave a comment with your first name and your team name. Teams can enter multiple times. If you have troubles posting, please email comment to erin-litton@uiowa.edu.
The fine print: All submissions will be reviewed by a select UI Wellness Committee to determine the most deserving team. Submissions must be submitted by Monday, May 7th. The winning team will be notified on Tuesday, May 8th.
Join Team LiveWELL as we compete in Live Healthy Iowa's "100 Day Challenge". Our goal is to increase physical activity. Team LiveWELL is composed of LiveWELL staff. However, we are also working moms, blushing brides, managing injuries, balancing family schedules, AND trying to add physical activity. We believe that accountability aids in success, so we are making ourselves accountable by sharing our goals with you.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The final days of LHI
How will you motivate you and your team during the last 20 days of the 100 Day Challenge?
Please post in the comments below this post. Please include your first name and team name. Those who enter will have the chance to win one of four fabulous prizes! Please post by Monday, April 23- random winner will be drawn Tuesday, April 24th.
To post a comment: select "Anonymous" in the drop down heading. If you have troubles, please email erin-litton@uiowa.edu your comment and she will post for you.
Please post in the comments below this post. Please include your first name and team name. Those who enter will have the chance to win one of four fabulous prizes! Please post by Monday, April 23- random winner will be drawn Tuesday, April 24th.
To post a comment: select "Anonymous" in the drop down heading. If you have troubles, please email erin-litton@uiowa.edu your comment and she will post for you.
And the winners are...
Congratulations to the following Team Captains for you efforts in LHI!
- Matthew Whittaker
- Linda Lintz
- Margaret Mitchell
- Ruthina West
- Frank Eischens
- Denise Schieffer
- Ronnie Chalupa
- Regina Snyder
- Amanda Jorgensen
- Susan Bye
Monday, March 26, 2012
RIVER RUN TRAINING PROGRAM
Thinking about doing the River Run 5k on April 29 or any other 5k run/walks this spring? Join UI Wellness and partners for a “River Run Training Program.” Free educational seminars from groups like UI Sports Medicine and Running Wild, as well as Saturday morning training runs are a part of the programming available to support Novices and Advanced runners alike. Register to receive updates and learn more at http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/wellness/. If you have any questions, please email livewell@uiowa.edu.
Upcoming Events
Educational Session - Nutrition for Your Training Tuesday March 27 from 6-7 p.m. at CRWC Meeting Room 1A/1B
Proper nutrition is key to having your best possible performance. Graduate Assistants from UI Recreational Services will lead this talk. For attending, you’ll have the chance to win a gift certificate for Red’s Alehouse in North Liberty.
Training Run – Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. (CRWC)
Join others for a 5-kilometer training walk/run (distances will all be less than 3 miles). The training runs will be self-paced, but you will be provided with a route. They will start from the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, and the group will meet indoors just outside of the Wellness Services area, 1st floor.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Team Captains Wanted
Share why your Team Captain is GREAT! ALL nominated Team Captains will be recognized by UI Wellness and will be entered to win one of ten fabulous prizes including massages, resistance bands, insulated coffee mugs, and more!
To nominate your Team Captain, please submit a comment below this post with the Team Captain's FIRST NAME and TEAM NAME. Please identify what he/she does to keep your team motivated in Live Healthy Iowa. Nominate your Team Captain by Wednesday, April 4th. Names will be drawn Thursday, April 5th.
To nominate your Team Captain, please submit a comment below this post with the Team Captain's FIRST NAME and TEAM NAME. Please identify what he/she does to keep your team motivated in Live Healthy Iowa. Nominate your Team Captain by Wednesday, April 4th. Names will be drawn Thursday, April 5th.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
AND THE WINNER IS...
ITS BeeGee's!!!
Congratulations! You are winners of lunch from UI Wellness!
Thank you to all the teams who participated by submitting pictures...stay tuned for more fun and exciting chances to win!
Congratulations! You are winners of lunch from UI Wellness!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Research identifies value in team goals!
Live Healthy Iowa is not only fun, but is an effective way of improving your health...
Check out current research;
http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/weight-loss-can-be-contagious-miriam-hospital-brown-u-study-suggests/updates/
Check out current research;
http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/weight-loss-can-be-contagious-miriam-hospital-brown-u-study-suggests/updates/
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
TEAM PICTURES WANTED
SUBMIT YOUR TEAM PICTURE BY EMAIL TO ERIN-LITTON@UIOWA.EDU AND YOUR TEAM COULD WIN LUNCH FROM UI WELLNESS!
Submit a picture of two or more teammembers wearing their Live Healthy Iowa T-shirt or doing something healthy (like walking together or eating fruits and veggies) and your team will be entered to win lunch from UI Wellness. Pictures will be posted for viewing on Team LiveWELL Blog and at www.uiowa.edu/hr/wellness/livehealthy.
Details: Include your team name when submitting. All pictures must be submitted by March 7th. Limited to two entries per team. One random winner will be drawn on Thursday, March 8th.
Submit a picture of two or more teammembers wearing their Live Healthy Iowa T-shirt or doing something healthy (like walking together or eating fruits and veggies) and your team will be entered to win lunch from UI Wellness. Pictures will be posted for viewing on Team LiveWELL Blog and at www.uiowa.edu/hr/wellness/livehealthy.
Details: Include your team name when submitting. All pictures must be submitted by March 7th. Limited to two entries per team. One random winner will be drawn on Thursday, March 8th.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Day 29: Hit the Hydration Station!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
DAY 23 of the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge!!!
210 teams and 1380 participants at the University of Iowa are competing together to improve their health!
Among the teams, I have heard many ideas for motivation and engagment;
Anyone who leaves a comment will be entered to win one of four, 10 minute massages at UIHC or CRWC! When leaving a comment, please include your FIRST NAME AND TEAM NAME.
(Winners will be randomly drawn and must be a University of Iowa Employee, participating in Live Healthy Iowa to be eligible.)
210 teams and 1380 participants at the University of Iowa are competing together to improve their health!
Among the teams, I have heard many ideas for motivation and engagment;
- Team captains challenging their teammates to earn as many badges as possible
- Seeking out new walking routes on campus
- Trying to add a fruit or veggie to your day
- Weighing in as a team in their clinic
- Healthy lunch potlucks
Anyone who leaves a comment will be entered to win one of four, 10 minute massages at UIHC or CRWC! When leaving a comment, please include your FIRST NAME AND TEAM NAME.
(Winners will be randomly drawn and must be a University of Iowa Employee, participating in Live Healthy Iowa to be eligible.)
Monday, February 13, 2012
Day 22: Time to ACTIVEate!!!
Welcome to week 4!
This weeks challenge is to add 10 minutes of extra activity a day, 5 days this week!
Need some ideas? Here are a couple of links to inspire you to have fun and get moving!
This weeks challenge is to add 10 minutes of extra activity a day, 5 days this week!
Need some ideas? Here are a couple of links to inspire you to have fun and get moving!
- http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/express/10-minute/
- http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/ten_minute_workout.asp
Monday, February 6, 2012
Day 15: Vegging out!!!
Welcome to Week 3 of Live Healthy Iowa!
The goal this week is to add one serving of fruit and vegetables to 5 meals this week.
Need some ideas to get started; check these out...
Need some ideas to get started; check these out...
Monday, January 30, 2012
Day 8: Push Your Boundaries!
Congratulations on completing your first week! It's time to "push" your boundaries with a push-up activity challenge!
The goal this week is to do 50 push-ups! These can be done throughout the entire week, using any of the modifications below.
Beginners: Wall Push-Up: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=107
Go Hawks!!!
The goal this week is to do 50 push-ups! These can be done throughout the entire week, using any of the modifications below.
Beginners: Wall Push-Up: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=107
Intermediate: Push-Up Series: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/arms/exercises/push-ups/?page=2
Advanced: Weighted Push-Up:http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=133
Bench Push-Up: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=134Go Hawks!!!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Day 1: Let's Get It Started!!!
Today is the day. Day 1 of the 100 day journey! Strap on your shoes, get out the scale, and start cheering your teammates as we make healthy improvements together.
This week, our goal is to track our physical activity and nutrition for 5 days. We would like to challenge you with the same goal and would love to hear your experiences with this. Tracking can be done on the Live Healthy Iowa Dashboard.
This week, our goal is to track our physical activity and nutrition for 5 days. We would like to challenge you with the same goal and would love to hear your experiences with this. Tracking can be done on the Live Healthy Iowa Dashboard.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Live Healthy Iowa!
Welcome everyone to the team LiveWELL blog! Live Healthy Iowa starts in 5 days, and we are getting ready! Join us as we discuss our personal challenges and triumphs as we go through the program as well. Each week we will be featuring a health/nutrition challenge, as well as numerous tips and resources to help stay motivated!
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