Tag: Weight Management

Health-conscious Employers are Opting for Onsite Wellness Services

Posted: September 18, 2019

On Monday, Derrick arrived at work knowing he would be able to take part in onsite wellness services; specifically, a biometric health screening being provided by an outside wellness provider. The company had been communicating this to employees, and they had time to prepare. Derrick had his BMI and body fat %, blood pressure, cholesterol, [...] Read Post

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Health Coaching: Expert Insights

Posted: November 2, 2018

We invited our national board-certified health coaches and clinical health coach for an honest discussion about their experiences. Here’s what we learned: Read Post

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What your Fitness Tracker Can’t tell you About Weight Loss

Posted: October 31, 2016

There have been articles on the internet claiming that people may lose more weight without their fitness trackers. It reminds me of the research claiming that diet sodas can actually cause people to gain weight rather than lose it. This doesn’t seem to make sense. If someone is tracking their physical activity and they weren’t before, how are they not losing [...] Read Post

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Are you missing out on the good intentions of salad?

Posted: August 31, 2016

Here’s a common scenario: You’re out to lunch with your co-workers and several of them order a salad. Everyone congratulates them on their healthy lunch. However, when the server brings the order, you can barely see anything green; the salads are sprinkled with cheese, sparkling with candied nuts, and dripping in ranch dressing. The [...] Read Post

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Employer Tips to Help Employees Build a Healthy Plate

Posted: May 18, 2015

Making healthy food choices, eating the right size portions and increasing physical activity throughout your workday helps you be at your best, on and off the clock. Here are 10 simple steps to getting started. Balance Calories: Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to find your calorie level, and to balance consuming food with burning calories. Enjoy Food But Eat [...] Read Post

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