Shape Your Life

Happy Wellness Wednesday!

Upcoming Challenges:

Plank Flash Challenge - 25 points
This challenge will run Monday, April 20 - Monday, April 27th

On Your Mark Challenge - 50 points
This STEP challenge will run May 4 thru May 31 - Details coming end of April

If you are home and taking walks...this is a perfect way to stay healthy, clear your mind and earn points!

Lunch n Learn: The Skinny on Functional Foods

Mark your calendars for THIS WEEK!!

Did you know that certain foods may provide health and wellness benefits? These “functional foods,” may play a role in improving overall well-being and minimizing the risk of certain diseases and other health conditions. By knowing which foods can provide specific health benefits, you can make food and beverage choices that can help promote optimal health and reduce the risk of disease.

GBN Feb 27 Spartan Conference Room

GBS Feb 28 Room 261 (Conference Room in Link)

Presenter is Sally Willis RDN, LDN Registered Dietitian

Earn 25 points

Here are 7 reasons Love is good for your heart.
Happy Valentines Day!

https://www.everydayhealth.com/heart-health-pictures/reasons-love-is-good-for-your-heart.aspx

Photo Gallery: 7 Reasons Love is Good for Your Heart Love makes the world go round, love is all you need, and love is actually good for your heart health! Find out how.

Happy New Year Glenbrook Staff! Here are a couple of interesting articles we thought you might enjoy.

Make 2020 the Year of Less Sugar
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/well/eat/sugar-diet-healthy.html?te=1&nl=well&emc=edit_hh_20200102?campaign_id=18&instance_id=14883&segment_id=19981&user_id=7da5b28b05783493e1bdd3347d635750®i_id=7002751720200102

Move Your Body, Bolster Your Brain
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/30/well/move/move-your-body-bolster-your-brain.html?te=1&nl=well&emc=edit_hh_20200102?campaign_id=18&instance_id=14883&segment_id=19981&user_id=7da5b28b05783493e1bdd3347d635750®i_id=7002751720200102

Make 2020 the Year of Less Sugar One of the best things you can do for your health is to cut back on foods with added sugar. Our 7-Day Sugar Challenge will show you how.

Happy Halloween Glenbrooks!

It's official! Wellness Wednesday is now a thing at the Glenbrooks. Our employee wellness program, Shape Your Life, rolled out the first Wellness Wednesday email announcing our rebranding, new wellness partner, on-site screening dates, important information about the old website and more. Check your email for details and continue to follow us here for wellness reminders and tips. Have a great school year Titans and Spartans!

Time is running out to sign up for the 3rd session of staff fitness classes! Sign up for yoga or total body fitness here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbqpTcvOxjK3ptTbkNTV2Ut9wbGRaxIRTXezI0sKoLAWt4Qg/viewform

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Looking to slim down for your New Year's Resolution? Check out this article for recommendations to make it count!

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/19/well/move/this-year-make-your-fitness-resolution-stick.html

This Year, Make Your Fitness Resolution Stick Many Americans will make getting fit and losing weight a New Year’s resolution. Unfortunately, the odds are overwhelming that they’ll fail.

Trying to keep off those holiday pounds? Come to our next Lunch and Learn- "How to Eat Healthy 3: What's Your Plan?" on 11/30 during all lunch blocks. Sign up today on the SYL site!

Good afternoon Glenbrooks! Long commute keeping you from wellness? Check out this article about triumphing over traffic: https://experiencelife.com/article/the-long-commute/

The Long Commute Our health and happiness can suffer when getting to work takes a big chunk of time and energy. These tips can help you relax and enjoy the trip.

Good Morning Glenbrooks!

We would like to announce the next session of on-site fitness classes. They will start after Halloween and run almost up to Winter Break. What a fun, convenient way to get in shape for the holidays!

ON-SITE FITNESS CLASSES - Sign up for 2st session by 10/25!
2nd 6-week Session: Week of October 30th - Week of December 11 (no classes week of Thanksgiving)

Tuesdays: Yoga at District Office (4:00 - 5:00)
Wednesdays: Total Body Fitness at GBS (4:00 - 5:00)
Thursdays: Yoga at GBN (3:30 - 4:30)

$60 (only $10 per class) - Participants must bring a check to the first day of class. Make check payable to Glenbrook HS District 225

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 25 (Minimum of 10 participants needed for each class to run.)
To Register for an on-site Fitness Class click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjlR9ECUS5uvINP9Kl2qtPmmY2INZl37qvHFuxVbCsh-COxg/viewform

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Good morning Glenbrooks! Have you signed up for your wellness screening yet? If not, click here: https://glenbrook.hpn.com/

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Don't forget, today is the last day to sign up for onsite staff fitness classes! Click the link and tell your friends! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjlR9ECUS5uvINP9Kl2qtPmmY2INZl37qvHFuxVbCsh-COxg/viewform

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Happy Friday Glenbrook! Don't forget there's less than a week left to sign up for our first round of fitness classes- try out yoga at GBN or District, or Total Body Fitness at GBS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjlR9ECUS5uvINP9Kl2qtPmmY2INZl37qvHFuxVbCsh-COxg/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Need another reason to get out to exercise before the winter kicks in? Research says working out now can keep your brain healthier as you age: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/30/well/move/moving-when-young-may-strengthen-the-adult-brain.html

Moving When Young May Strengthen the Adult Brain Being active in youth may change the inner workings of brain cells much later in life and sharpen some types of thinking.

Looking to up your homemade snack game? Check out these 19 recipes, all under 150 calories! http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/nut-free-healthy-snacks-under-100-calories

19 Nut-Free Snacks Under 150 Calories Whip up these nut-free snacks for a post-workout fix, a kid's lunchbox snack, or just as a mid-day pick me up.

"There is no easy day, just another day towards your goals."

http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2017/05/marcus-cook-part-one.aspx

250 lbs Down and An IRONMAN: The Journey of Marcus Cook There is no easy day, just another day towards your goals.

Want to slim down your summer snacking? Check out this slideshow of easy food swaps! http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/100-calorie-food-swaps

Simple 100-Calorie Food Swaps - Cooking Light Small exchanges can help you lose a pound a month; and that’s if you do just one per day.

Did you know SYL also has a summer challenge?

This year's Summer Shape Your Life Program celebrates how, what and why we eat. Summer is a great time to rediscover the joys of eating high quality, good tasting, nutritious food. Whether you are traveling on vacation, hosting a summer party, or growing your own food, simple activities can help you and your family improve the quality and nutritional value of your diet.

Track your weekly goals and be entered for one of our summer raffle drawings! Check out the Shape Your Life website for more information under the "A Taste of Summer" link!

In both exercise and life, negative self-talk can hold us back from our potential. Check out this article on positive self-talk strategies: http://www.runnersworld.com/the-fast-lane/self-talk-your-way-to-a-better-5k

Self-Talk Your Way to A Better 5K Practice silencing negative thoughts to run your fastest.

Do you want $250?

One more day to sign up for a Wellness Screening! It is a requirement for your $250 insurance rebate.

The LAST day to sign up for a Wellness Screening is this Friday, October 7th. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Don't delay, sign up for your Wellness Screening today!

Registration open until October 7th. This is one of the few important steps in order to receive your $250 insurance rebate this year!

Wellness Screening--COMING SOON!

Sign ups for the Wellness Screening will begin September 19th. Keep your eyes on your inbox or your mailbox for more info!

Lunch N Learn #1 is next week! Come get an overview on the Shape Your Life program.

GBN: Tuesday, 9/20 “A” day all 3 lunches in Spartan Conference Room
GBS: Tuesday, 9/20 “Gold” day all 3 lunches Room 128

To register go to the SYL website: https://glenbrook.hpn.com/
Click SYL Rebate & Raffle To-Dos
Go to Line I: click view/sign up
Choose your Location and Time.

Confused? Just show up the 19th for more information

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Thursday (9/15) is the LAST day to sign up for on-site fitness classes...

Tuesday’s: Yoga at District Office (4:30 - 5:30) Board Room
Wednesday’s: Zumba at GBS (4:00 - 5:00) SAC
Thursday’s Yoga at GBN (3:30 - 4:30) Library

Don't miss out on this affordable and convenient way to fit in some extra exercise in your day!