Harry Meyering Center ~ Celebrating 40 Years
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Harry Meyering Center ~ Celebrating 40 Years
August 2013 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. Employee Newsletter We make a difference in people’s lives. Harry Meyering Center ~ Celebrating 40 Years We will be celebrating once again by having a dance and ice-cream social on Tuesday, Tuesday August 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Homestead Backyard (Centenary United Methodist if weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor celebration). RSVP to Katie Shabrack ([email protected]) by August 14th so we know how much ice-cream to order from CULVERS We will also be extending our ECHO Food Shelf and BackPack Food Project Collection. Bring it to the event or if you are not able to make it to the event, but still want to donate, you can drop it off at the Business Office with Connie. Currently ECHO has high requests for: Cereal, Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Macaroni & Cheese, Boxed Main Dishes, Condiments, Juice, Personal Care Items and Diapers & Wipes (Larger sizes and pull ups) - But they will take any and all non-perishable food items Or check out the link below for the Backpack Food Program on their high demand needs. http://feedingourcommunitiespartners.org/uploads/2/9/3/0/2930238/donations_list.pdf We will also have several of prizes to give away, for those of you who are working on your de-cluttering/ summer cleaning project with our Pass It On! Your name will be put in the drawing each time you drop off a box or bag of stuff (entered two times for larger boxes/ bags). We will be collecting items during the week of August 12 through 15 for our “Pass it On”! Drop off your items at the office. The drawing will be at the event on August 20th! How many times have you looked at the Harry Meyering Center logo and just thought, that looks nice or I like the colors and not given it much more thought than that? This is probably something we have probably all done at one time or another, but there is actually some symbolism behind the logo and it represents the work we have done over the last 40 years and will continue to do well into the future. Now you are probably wondering what it is all about; well let me tell you. The block letters in the background symbolize all of the rules and regulations and structure that we must follow; whereas the cursive flowing letters represent the creativity that we use to provide the best quality services as we make a difference in people lives and support them in their individual pursuits for a meaningful life. So the next time you look at the logo, look beyond the nice colors and look and think about what it really means and the direction that logo gives you in doing your job. What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 2 40 Anniversary Photo… some wondered if it could be WE DID IT!! Under Jim’s watchful eye from the rooftop above, the 150+ people all came together decked out in red to form a giant 40 to honor our 40th Anniversary! Page 3 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. 1975 HMC was full at 45 people with a staff of 24, counting Walt and Carol. Amazingly, of that 24, 3 are still at HMC: John Ganey, Assistant Director-SLS; Pauline Rose, Administration/Bookkeeper; and Carol Lee, Executive Director. 1975 The Semi-independent living skills program (SILS) was launched with two men moving from the ICF. Mary Bloodgood has been the Program Director since 1984. 1983 HMC began serving people with deaf/blindness, which opened the door to our acceptance of people with increasingly challenging behavioral and medical needs at the ICF, beginning a trend that has continued so that today most individuals at the ICF require significant medical care. 1985 HMC SILS clients began to move into subsidized housing complexes. Previous to this, people lived with roommates in the Devonshire and Eagles complex (Cluster project). 1991 HMC responded to a request from MRCI to provide the residential component of their month long summer program. The work and residential partnership resulted in students receiving assessment information on their vocational and independent living skills, helping them to shape their post high school plans. Judi Leibbrand coordinated this program, in addition to her position as Staff Development Director. The MRCI/HMC partnership went on for 10 years. Summer of 1999: Donna, a SLS resident of HMC, enjoys a trip to Florida. Her experience was made financially possible through fundraising done by HMC staff in addition to contributions from generous donors. August 2000 HMC experiences a downsizing venture at the ICF. 13 residents are to be moved from ICF apartments into SLS settings. This transition of ICF clients will open up one ICF apartment to be used for meetings and recreation space. The downsize will decrease remaining apartment occupancy from 4 to 3 residents and increase the staff to consumer ratio. August 2006 Permit to begin construction acquired mid-August. August 2006 Up With People visits Mankato and partners with HMC for two days, performing service projects at several SLS houses and at Homestead. August 2008 The Miracle League Field is dedicated. Many HMC consumers are involved in or observe the games and tournaments held there. HMC had 34 players respond for the 1st Fallenstein Open Play. August 27, 2008 A Candidate Coffee is held for staff wishing to find out more information about individuals running for state offices. Page 4 What’s Happening at Harry’s Harry Meyering Center is excited to announce that we have teamed up with University of Phoenix to encourage employees to enhance their educational, professional and personal lives through higher education. University of Phoenix offers a learning environment that’s designed to support working adults so you can pursue the higher education you’ve always dreamed of—on a schedule that fits your lifestyle. This opportunity provides you the real-world skills needed to advance your personal and professional career goals. What does this means for you? University of Phoenix delivers rigorous coursework in a flexible format to allow students to balance work and home life while earning their degrees. Employees will receive the following benefits: 5% savings on the cost of tuition Access to the Credit Recommendation Guide to help students transition completed training and development courses into elective credit through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process Access to innovative education technologies including electronic textbooks and course materials, a comprehensive online library, and intuitive writing and math tools A personalized Graduation Team comprised of dedicated advisors to support you from enrollment to graduation. Are you currently enrolled at University of Phoenix? If you are a Harry Meyering Center employee already enrolled with University of Phoenix, and need to have the tuition savings applied, please follow the steps below: First, access your University of Phoenix eCampus site. Once logged in, select the Account tab at the top, and then select the Employer/Tribal Academic Partnership Program. Select Harry Meyering Center, Incorporated from the drop-down menu. Once the required fields have been completed, click submit. Visit phoenix.edu/meyering, a dedicated resource for Harry Meyering Center Employees, to: Explore degree programs Learn more about PLA Chat with a University representative For additional information, contact Judi Leibbrand at [email protected]. Page 5 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. TIME SENSITVE OFFER - Through this grant you can receive an additional 12% to 19% off of tuition if you act before September 30, 2013. What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 6 HMC Painting Club Art Exhibit in Faribault On June 17 a group of artists from HMC Painting Club attended a reception at Faribault District One Hospital where their artwork is on display in the Emergency Room waiting area. They were able to view their artwork and the work of other artists from around the state. The group had a great time getting a tour of the newly remodeled hospital, enjoying refreshments, and visiting with the other artists and hospital staff. It was a great evening and everyone was very proud that their work was chosen to be on display! LEFT - Myron and John check out the artwork on display. A venturous day traveling to Como Zoo, in St Paul was had for a small group of animal fans who went to Como Zoo late last month. Lots of animals were seen & photographed and it was also a perfect day for a picnic! When asked which animal was your favorite most people replied “All of them”! Irene, Delbert and Robert pause by the giraffes for a photo RIGHT: Everyone enjoys the appetizers at the reception. FUN IN THE SUN! Summer Vacation Who doesn’t enjoy a dip in the pool on a hot summer day? Perian certainly enjoyed herself on her day trip to the Waseca Water Park! Page 7 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. Take Me Out To The Ballgame Steve, Richard and Rick along with Sarah and Beth enjoy an evening at the ballpark watching the Mankato Moondogs. The Moondogs also won big time, with a final score of 12-2! 10-0!!! Win for the Minnesota Twins! Perfect Weather! Perfect seats! Perfect Score! All made for a fun filled day!!! ABOVE: Wayne, Juel and Holly and LEFT: Adam, James and Brian all take a pause for a photo during the 7th inning stretch at the Twins game. A beautiful day was spent in West Bend, Iowa admiring what Iowa calls, the 8th Wonder of the World ~ The Grotto! In the photo Rosemary, Myron, Clarence, Lon and Judy are checking out the view from the top of the Grotto. For those of you who aren’t familiar with what a Grotto is, this Grotto is a man made castle type building, displaying and reflecting the life of Jesus, from birth in a manager to dying on the cross. It’s a beautiful place to visit; we also enjoyed a nice picnic lunch in the park next door, which also has a small lake that had a family of swans, including several babies. It was a very nice relaxing day! A DAY AT THE GROTTO What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 8 Cooking Class Twelve individuals who receive service through our SILS/SLS In Home Program and four staff are participating in a six week class sponsored by The Blue Earth County Extension Service and coordinated by Becky Kunst. Each class is taught by a local Chef and a different healthy recipe is prepared and tasted. The class is experiential with everyone having the opportunity to assist with part of the meal preparation. Each participant is also given the ingredients to take home with them in order to make the recipe again at a later date. Participants have been very enthusiastic and complimentary about the experience. Upper Left: It all starts with good hand washing as Deb is doing Below: Randy and Pam knead the dough and let it rest before forming the crust Lower Left: Vance learns some knife skills as he finely chops the garlic for the sauce Far Bottom: Pam displays the end result - delicious pizza with the Chef Page 9 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. HMC Policy News and Notes Smoking and E-Cigarettes With the introduction of E-Cigarettes, Personal Vaporizers and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, you are seeing more people “smoking” in public places that do not allow smoking in the building. Recently a question was asked about whether HMC will be changing its policy on where staff can smoke if they are using one of these alternative methods rather than actual cigarettes… the answer is HMC will NOT be changing its policy at this time. Staff are still expected to smoke only during designated break times and the smoking must occur outside of the building; even if using one of these smoke free alternatives. What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 10 40th Anniversary Picnic and Party - July 27, 2013 The first of the two celebrations honoring HMC’s 40th year of existence was a great success! It couldn’t have gone better. Jay all smiles as he comes out of the photo booth with his photos We owe a lot of thanks to the committee for making this all roll off so smoothly. Katie Shabrack, Committee Chair, Pauline Rose, Karin Ambos-Ward, Becky Utz, Judi Leibbrand, Brittany Renando and Brenda Jaros. Another round of applause goes to the entire Dietary Staff who made sure the food was excellent. John Terhurne, Rick Bernary, DeAnn Weaver and David McCullough worked both behind the scenes and on the day of the event. The band was perfect for our guests. Elvis wowed the crowd as did the clown. The photo booth was a real hit too! This was a great time to hang out with family and friends and just have some good fun! What’s a picnic without lots of good food thanks to our amazing dietary department Kim and his family enjoying the picnic together on a beautiful summer day Heather, Randy and Kim pause to show off the balloon dog Kim had made for her by the clown. BELOW: Have to have cake when you have a party A party is always a great time to connect with old friends, just as Suzanne and Myra were able to do Page 11 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. John, Barb and Judy join the band for a song or two The smile on Andy’s face says it all - he approves of the party is having fun; even showing a few dance moves Once again the dietary staff have outdone themselves - thanks to Julie, Becky, Alyssa, Emily and Lisa Doug and the clown take a moment to give a thumbs up of approval for the party Elvis even caught up with Pauline and gave her one of his famous red scarves… lucky lady A great day to hang out with your family, which is exactly what Dan got to do with his sister and brother-in-law Page 12 What’s Happening at Harry’s FROM THE DESK OF ASHLEY ERICHSEN: Brittany Loosbrock and Amanda Nagel Thank you both for always thinking creatively about fun outings the individuals at Prairies Edge would enjoy. You both go above and beyond your job responsibilities! Maintenance Staff Everyone at Prairies Edge cannot thank you enough for setting up our Canopy. The individuals we serve have been loving it. Thank you! FROM THE DESK OF JUDI LEIBBRAND: Brittany Renando Thank you covering New Employee Orientation for me! You did an awesome job and I will probably let you do it again :) Steph Menke and Liz Cannaday Thank you for all you work in helping cover the overnight shift and doing the AM Apartment Assignments while I was gone. I truly appreciate all of the help. Lisa Popp and Dallas Kavitz Thank you for helping take care of the “night to night business” on the night shift while I was gone. I knew it was all in capable hands and you did great! Katie Kroon Thanks for taking care of the routine business (TST tracking, inservice tracking, sorting my mail, etc…). The help was great! To Everyone Who Has Picked Up Overnight Shifts I would have mentioned everyone by name, but my fear is that I would forget someone… There are so many staff from the units who have picked up extra hours, worked longer shifts or double shifts and/or switched their schedules around to help cover the overnight shift. Your willingness to be flexible and your commitment to ensuring what is best for the people we serve is admirable and appreciated beyond words! Thank You!! Caden Matthew Martin-Leibbrand July 8, 2013 2:20am 6 pounds ~ 19 1/4 inches long Proud Nana and Papa Judi and Al Leibbrand Page 13 Harry Meyering Center, Inc. The Red Cross will be hosting a site for Salvation Army Mobile Outreach Program this summer (June 10th – Aug. 30th). They will be in the located in the Red Cross end of the parking lot Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. There will be many kids attending the program. please be careful when driving through the parking lot. Thanks For your Cooperation! Share a Story: “A Day in the Life of a DSP” ARRM is busy developing a full scale COLA Campaign to secure a significant rate increase in 2014. A major component is to illustrate to legislators the difficult - and often very complex - work that direct support professionals do every day, for very little pay. To do this ARRM is launching “A Day in the Life of a DSP” story of the week starting the week of July 8th and running through the end of February when the legislative session begins. To accomplish this we need your help. ARRM is looking to our members to provide real stories about direct service professionals in Minnesota. This campaign we will help legislators understand more about DSPs and the value of disability services as a whole. ‘A Day in the Life of a DSP’ will also keep disability services visible to legislators as we approach the 2014 session. Illustrate the day-to-day work of a direct support professional: Describe what DSPs do to support people with disabilities. It would be especially helpful to read about supporting people with challenging behaviors and/or complex health issues. Share the financial challenges of working as a DSP - do not be afraid to talk about hardships or challenges of the job Highlight a recent success or a challenge overcome by a DSP or a person served Include who, where, when, how and why as possible. Talk about what it meant to not receive a COLA in 2013 Share your worries or fears for the future if legislators do not pass a COLA in 2014 Direct quotes help make stories come to life! Include a photo to pair with a story to make it more powerful. Submit stories to Judi Leibbrand so that we can ensure that we have necessary release of information before sending the stories to ARRM. HMC Employees Qualify for a Discount with Verizon Wireless The discount is 22% off the monthly access fee and 25% off accessories. To take advantage of this discount use this link: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/employee/emaildomainauthentication.jsp. If you have an "@harrymeyeringcenter.org" email address that is the easiest way to set up the discount. If you do not you can click on "Don't have a work email address" and follow the instructions on their website. You can also go to a Verizon corporate store with a paystub to set up your discount. The store on 1851 Madison Avenue in front of Wal-Mart is a corporate store. The other Verizon locations in Mankato are franchise stores and may not be able to help you. What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 14 This month we recognize and appreciation the contributions of NIGHT STAFF SLS 1 Lisa Kreuzer SLS 2 Rachel Hanson Dallas Kavitz SLS 5 Cody Lensing Deborah Schoener SLS 6 Brittani Robinson SLS 7 Alissa Hoffmann Kathy VanOtterloo SLS 9 DeMaris Dittrich Kristen Fah SLS 10 Rochelle Emmers Karla Van Rossum SLS 11 Pamela Janak Caitlin Meyer SLS 12 Benjamin Fyvie Matthew Triche SLS 18 Deanne Fritchman Carly Odegard SLS 21 Rebecca Meger Dimitri Rain SLS 22 Laura Danials Rebecca Lange SLS 23 Seth Johnson Ivan Lopez SLS 24 Jordan Myhre Pamela Soma SLS 25 Jessica Petersen Michael Wickman SLS 26 Alissia Humphreys Emily Rajewsky SLS 27 Lexy Becker Darci Kies Homestead Tyler Jones Peter Krause Fatuma Nur Lisa Popp Prairie’s Edge Megan Demoney Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of people we serve! HMC 40th Anniversary T-Shirts for Sale. They are the red and white jerseys and have the 40th logo on it. A limited number are available, so they are first come/first serve. The cost is $12.50 or $14.50 for XXL – checks to HMC or cash. If interested in purchasing a t-shirt, contact Judi Leibbrand at 625-1329 ext 254 or [email protected] Page 15 Harry Meyering Center, HMC Employee Anniversaries 23 Years Lorraine Anderson August 30, 1990 3 Years Charles Hunt August 5, 2010 9 Years Jill Huemoeller August 23, 2004 Kristin Wilson August 31, 2004 2 Years Anita Clark August 18, 2011 7 Years Martha Hartman August 17, 2006 6 Years JoAnn Doyscher August 31, 2007 Andrea Zenk August 9, 2007 5 Years Jessica Petersen August 21, 2008 1 Year Colin Anderson August 21, 2012 Kaci Dolen August 7, 2012 Ashley Erichsen August 23, 2012 Britni Mueller August 20, 2012 Brittany Renando August 20, 2012 Michael Wickman August 21, 2012 Welcome New Employees SLS 1 Samuel Phiri SLS 2 Vanessa King Chasity Pautzke SLS 6 Brittani Robinson SLS 21 Sarah Draeger SLS 23 Danielle Harpestad SLS 25 Kathryn Theige SLS 26 Samia Lokenye Homestead Sara Beyer Amanda Bingen Ashley Jordan Darian Engel Lisa Murphy Michael William 4 Years Kristal Miller August 6, 2009 Lisa Popp August 6, 2009 Employee Birthdays Kathryn Theige Rebecca Meger Tiffani Kuebler Darci Kies Alyssa Melin John Ganey Jim Kline Connor Murphy Brittani Robinson Marilyn Rachuy August 2 August 3 August 4 August 6 August 7 August 9 August 9 August 11 August 13 August 14 Breagan Shoquist Amanda Lerew Alexis Brech Dimitri Rain Elizabeth Draeger Mackenzie Pronk Abby Higginbotham Adam Fowler Dallas Kavitz August 17 August 17 August 19 August 20 August 24 August 24 August 25 August 25 August 31 Page 16 Harry Meyering Center, Upcoming Inservices at HMC Please note this schedule is subject to change. To register for an inservice Contact the Staff Development Director at Call: 625-1329, ext. 254 or Email: [email protected] Please leave your full name, date and title of the inservice(s) you wish to attend. Once signed up for an inservice, staff are expected to attend the inservice. Failure to attend will be treated as a no show for a scheduled shift. If you are unable to attend, call the above phone number prior to the inservice to cancel your registration, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required except in the event of an emergency. August Inservices September Inservices Values Values August 7 from 11:00am to 12:00pm August 29 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Alternatives to Physical Intervention (also available during orientation) August 15 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Rule 40 (also available during orientation) August 20 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm CPR and First Aid – Full Course August 6 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm August 29 from 11:00am to 2:30pm CPR and First Aid – Recertification August 13 from 10:00am to 11:30am August 26 from 11:30am to 1:00pm SLS Medication and Signs and Symptoms of illness August 6 from 9:30am to 12:30pm August 16 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm August 29 from 10:00am to 1:00pm Quarterly Emergency Procedures (Homestead ONLY) August 13 from 9:00am to 10:00am August 14 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm August 14 from 11:00am to 12:00pm September 12 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm September 24 from 9:00am to 10:00am Alternatives to Physical Intervention (also available during orientation) September 11 from 11:00am to 1:00pm Rule 40 (also available during orientation) September 10 from 9:00am to 10:30am CPR and First Aid – Full Course September 11 from 11:00am to 2:#0pm September 26 from 9:00am to 12:30pm CPR and First Aid – Recertification September 4 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm September 24 from 9:00am to 10:30am SLS Medication and Signs and Symptoms of illness September 4 from 11:00am to 2:00pm September 13 from 9:30am to 12:30pm September 24 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm What’s Happening at Harry’s Page 17 A great day of Fun in the Sun is waiting for you and your family and friends; so why not enjoy it at a Discounted rate!! Ticket Type As an HMC employee you are eligible to purchase discount tickets for Valleyfair. Log on to valleyfair.com and when asked for the discount promo code enter hmeyer13 (it is not case sensitive). We will not be selling tickets at the office this year as we have in the past. Opening Day at the park is May 11, 2013. Regular Admission E-Ticket with Discount $28.00 Gate Price $28.00 $29.99 $43.99 48” or taller in shoes Junior/Senior (includes Dinosaurs Alive! Admission) Ages 3-61, under 48” tall in shoes (does not include Dinosaurs Alive! Admission) Dinosaurs Alive! $5.00 $5.00 Parking $12.00 $12.00 Valid for parking of one regular vehicle during the 2013 season Renaissance Festival tickets have arrived! The festival is weekends and Labor Day August 17 – September 29 (Also opened Labor Day, Sept. 2nd & Friday, Sept. 27) Rain or shine! Free Parking! Ticket Type Adults Discount Rate $17.00 Children $9.50 Children Under 4 are Free $5.00 Food Books Gate Rate $21.95 for adults $18.95 for seniors (62+) $12.95 If interested in attending the Feast of Fantasy, Pub Crawl, Bawdy Beer Show, Mead Social, or Wine Tasting; reservations must be made in advance. Contact Renaissance Festival at www.renaissancefest.com or call (952) 445-7361 or (800) 966-8215. $5.00 Tickets are available from Lori, Shirley, or Connie. Limited number of tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Make checks payable to HMC or must have exact cash amount – NO change will be given. Page 18 Harry Meyering Center, What’s Going on Around the Town Mankato Farmers Market - Madison East Mall Parking lot Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30pm – 6:00pm Saturdays from 8:00am – 12:00pm Sometimes they have different themes. Check them out online. http://www.mankatofarmersmarket.com/ Mankato Humane Society - 1250 North River Drive, Mankato (behind Kwik Trip on HWY 169) Dog Walking Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30pm – 6:00pm http://www.benchs.org/ Mankato Area Trails - North Minnesota River Trail, Red Jacket Trail, Sakatah State Trail, South Route Trail Trails abound in the Mankato area. Trail enthusiasts will enjoy the safe and convenient routes as well as the connectivity between each of the trail offerings. Take in scenic views of plants, trees, wildlife and more on any of the following Mankato area trails. For Printable maps go to their website: http://www.mankato-mn.gov/Trails/Page.aspx 2013 CITYART SCULPTURES City Art is an exciting exhibit of outdoor sculptures displayed year-round in the City Centers of Mankato and North Mankato, Minnesota. For maps or pictures of sculptures check out their website: http://www.cityartmankato.com/tour Day in New Ulm! We will see Herman the German, the Glockenspiel, Downtown New Ulm, make a stop at Harkins Store and possibly Schell's Brewery Wednesday August 14 - Departing Mankato at 8:30am and arriving back around 3:30pm Chanhassen Dinner Theater - "Fiddler on the Roof" I know its only June, but I am putting this out there to get your thoughts rolling. There is a great group deal if we confirm by August 9th. We have 24 tickets reserved, Contact me for details but this event will be one you won't want to miss!!!! The trip will take place Wednesday October 9 as a lunch matinee – specific details to follow later Como or MN Zoo?? Our trip filled but several have still showed interest in going, a 2nd trip to the zoo possibly in the works. If you'd be interested in going on Monday September 9, please contact me ASAP. Katie Shabrack Phone: 625- 1329 ext. 259 E-mail: [email protected] Reminder if you have individuals interested but costs could be a factor in attending, please contact me and we will work it out so everyone can attend!!!!!!! Page 19 What’s Happening at Harry’s For the Health of It... The Resolution - Getting Fit Katie Kroon, Community Health Intern One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose some weight. Let’s be honest, that resolution that you may have started time and time again has more than likely fizzled out and is no longer in place. In fact, studies show only about 5% of people who go on diets are successful. Losing weight has always been a topic of concern among many people in our society. However, it is easier said than done. So what is the big trick to being successful? It’s not about going on a “diet”; it’s all about a lifestyle change. The kinds of food we eat, and also the portion sizes are two big contributing factors towards weight gain. In reality, losing weight is about 70% nutrition, and 30% exercise. Since nutrition is so important, it would be beneficial to take a closer look at what exactly we are putting into our bodies. A very effective way of knowing what foods are being consumed on a daily basis is to keep a food log or journal. Keeping track of the foods allows us to consciously think about what foods, and how much we are actually eating. Our world of technology makes logging food even easier. One weight loss aide that has proven to work is an online program called MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal can be accessed from anywhere as long as there is internet, and it is completely free to use. There is even an app that can be downloaded straight to any Smartphone. This program is primarily used to track the amount of calories being consumed on a daily basis. Some of the other things that MyFitnessPal tracks are nutritional values, exercise, and weight. To get started, the first thing to do is sign up by logging into myfitnesspal.com, or by downloading the app on your Smartphone. There is then a short personal profile to set up. After personal profiles are filled out, the program asks how much weight, and when you want to lose it by. MyFitnessPal then automatically calculates the suggested amount of calories people should consume in order to reach their goals. The rest is up to you. This program is fairly simple to use, and it gets easier the more you use it. It is a great tool to aide in weight loss. There are many different foods that are in the program’s food database that can be easily added to your daily food log. The food database contains almost any type of food you can think of, including foods from restaurant chains. The great thing about MyFitnessPal is that it holds you accountable of what you eat. It really helps to make you think before you eat something because you know you know it will have to be logged. This program can teach you healthy, lifelong eating habits that will last. So what do you say, let’s start a resolution today! Remember, it is all about a lifestyle change, not about a “diet”. HMC Staff were asked to participate in a short survey about their diet and eating habits. Overall HMC staff is seems to be considerably healthier than many other people throughout the United States. One factor that could influence these results is that our HMC staff may be more health conscious than the general population because we work in the healthcare field. Results of HMC Staff: 65% reported having healthy eating habits 40% currently count calories 60% have been on a diet at some point in his or her life - of these people, 33% reported to be very successful 67% eat three meals a day 73% eat out less than 2 times per week SOURCES: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ http://www.newpittsburghcourieronline.com/index.php/health/14742-50-million-diet-every-year-but-only-5-percent-lose-weightwhat-s-the-best-weight-loss-programs
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