Final Post for 2017 LHI Challenge

The 10 Week Challenge is over! 

What did you accomplish in the last 10 weeks? How has your health and wellness improved?

The first 60 people to share what they were able to accomplish during LHI will win a LIMITED EDITION DRAWSTRING liveWELL bag!

(To share, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter your comment. Be sure to include your first name/last name initial and team name within your post. Use the drop down box in "Comment As:" to select "Anonymous" if you don't have an account . Entries must be submitted by midnight, Wednesday, April 5.)

Week 8 and 9: Sun is Out

What is your favorite way to be active outside?

What do you do to be active outside? Share your favorite ways to move and receive a pair of liveWELL SUNGLASSES! 

(To share how you MOVE, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter your comment. Be sure to include your first name/last name initial and team name within your post. Use the drop down box in "Comment As:" to select "Anonymous" if you don't have an account . Entries must be submitted by midnight, Wednesday, March 29.) 

Week 7-RELAX!

HOW DO YOU RELAX AND RENEW?

It is Spring Break time, we want to know how you RELAX AND RENEW. 

Share how you take a break, recharge, or rejuvenate below and we will send you STRESS APPLES for your entire team. (One package per team please.)

 (To share how you relax, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter your comment. Be sure to include your first name/last name initial and team name within your post. Use the drop down box in "Comment As:" to select "Anonymous" if you don't have an account . Entries must be submitted by midnight, Wednesday, March 24.) 

Acknowledge your Wellness Hero!

Who is your Wellness Hero?

A Wellness Hero inspires those around them to be healthier. To acknowledge their efforts, a Wellness Hero will be awarded a certificate, the official Wellness Hero prize, and highlighted in the quarterly liveWELL Newsletter. All nominated receive a prize!

Nomination Process

1. The Wellness Hero Nomination Form is located within Workflow. Enter your HawkID and password to complete the form.

For additional information, visit http://hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/wellness-heroes. 

Eligibility
Any faculty or staff member can nominate any other faculty or staff member. 
A nominated person must meet the following criteria:

• Making a positive impact in health and wellness in their workplace through a demonstrated behavior or attitude 
• Be a UI employee
• Give permission to share their nomination on social media (Facebook and Twitter) and the quarterly liveWELL Newsletter.

LHI Team Smoothies, Coffee, and MORE...

Get your team out for our LHI Campus Tour! Over the next few weeks, one location, once a week will offer you a walking destination with a prize! 

First location: Monday, February 27 from 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m. 

Visit the liveWELL table and LHI participants will get a FREE small Kale-ifornia Dreamin' Smoothie!  

Samples available if you bring office mates that are not LHI participants.

Riddle for location: "Get your fitness on then PowerUp...you'll be ready for your LHI close-up!"

Hint: Our table will be next to the liveWELL main office

Check Facebook and the blog for pictures for location and fun!

Upcoming Events....

•  Wednesday, March 22nd from 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
• “The Fountain Entrance Lobby of UIHC is the best place to be. Be wise, you will receive a prize!” 
• Thursday, March 30rd from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 
•  “I’m in the heart of four buildings where students roam. The top of my building has a golden dome.”

Favorite Healthy Lunch

Week Four: What is your favorite healthy lunch?

Busy days and crazy nights can make planning lunches difficult-share your favorite lunch to inspire other LHI members!

The first 100 people to comment will receive a LUNCH BOX from liveWELL! 

(To share your goal, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter your goal. Be sure to include your first name/last name initial and team name within your post. Use the drop down box in "Comment As:" to select "Anonymous" if you don't have an account . Entries must be submitted by midnight, Wednesday, February 22.) 

TEAM PICTURES WANTED

It's LHI Team Picture Time!!!

  Submit a picture of two or more team members to be eligible for your team to win a team treat from UI Wellness!  

The fine print...

• Pictures must be submitted by Midnight on  Wednesday, March 1st. 
• Limit one photo entry per team. Submit your pictures to livewell@uiowa.edu with your Team Name and either Team Captain or University department. 
• Healthy pictures encouraged, for example walking or eating fruits and vegetables as a team.  
• All photos will be posted on this blog and may be shared with other wellness program marketing.

Motivation: What is your trick?

Week Two of Live Healthy Iowa and the buzz is still high. It can be difficult to stay motivated with a busy work schedule and other daily obligations. What is your trick to stay motivated for a healthy lifestyle?

Share how you stay motivated or motivate others to be healthy and receive a liveWELL Travel Mug!

The first 50 people to comment will receive a TRAVEL MUG from liveWELL!

 (To share your goal, click on "Comments" and at the bottom will be an space to enter your goal. Be sure to include your first name/last name initial and team name within your post. Use the drop down box in "Comment As:" to select "Anonymous" if you don't have an account . Entries must be submitted by midnight, Wednesday, February 8.)