It's BACK!!!

Start forming teams of 2-10 people for 2013 Live Healthy Iowa @ the University of Iowa.
Program runs January 28th-April 5th!
Registration starts December 19th at www.livehealthyiowa.org. 

• Use Group ID "LHIUIOWA" to be included as a University of Iowa Team and be eligible for reimbursement**.
• There is a $15 per person registration fee with a discount provided from HY-VEE (coupon active on December 19th). Coupons will run out. Register early to ensure you get one.   

**UI Wellness will refund $15 to UI employees (in 50% or greater, regular positions) who submit data into the LHI website on at least 8 weeks during the program. This reimbursement is not available for volunteers, student employees or temporary staff.

Success Breeds Success

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.

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.

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

Thank you for your time and talents in making LHI 2012 a record breaking year!

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.

For other events, visit www.uiowa.edu/hr/wellness/RiverRunTraining.

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.

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!

Healthy Hawks

Team DSP Gold

Team ACS UIHC

(Tebowing)Trump Towers Trimming Down

Teams Eats-A-Lot

Team GLOW

Team LiveWELL

Substance Shrinkers

Stars and Swift Stripes

Slot Chicks

Runners of the Rising Sun

Procure Princesses Living Healthy

No Ifs And Or Buts

Medication Overdose

Ladies Who Lunch

ITS BeeGees

BFG Team

Beautiful Roses

Femme-Five-HIHC

Running from Romney

1JPE Tigers

ProphylActive

FCC-Internal Medicine

Three teams: Down Sizing, Bye Bye High BMI, Hurricane Squad

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/

Dancing Chocolate Vegetables

Princesses of UIHC

TEAM-Back2JumbyBay

Smooth Operators Enjoying a SUPER Healthy Lunch

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.

Day 29: Hit the Hydration Station!

Congratulations!  You have made it through the first quarter of Live Healthy Iowa! 

This week's challenge is to drink an extra 8 oz. of water a day, 5 days this week. 

Need some tips or ideas to increase water consumption? 

• http://www.wateraid.org/uk/get_involved/drink_more_water/1412.asp
• http://www.sportsmd.com/SportsMD_Articles/id/295.aspx

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;

• 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

What are you doing to motivate yourself or teammates during the 100 Day Challenge?
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.)

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!

•  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/express/10-minute/
• http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/ten_minute_workout.asp

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...

• http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
• http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/tc/quick-tips-adding-fruits-and-vegetables-to-your-diet-get-started
• http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/vegetable-recipes-directory

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

                     
                      Knee Push-Up: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=36

                       

Intermediate: Push-Up Series: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/arms/exercises/push-ups/?page=2

                      Floor Push-Up:http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=63

Advanced:     Weighted Push-Up:http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=133

                      Bench Push-Up:  http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=134

Go Hawks!!!

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.

Become a fan of our UI LiveWELL Facebook page! Find out about updates and programs to a happier and healthier you!

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!