SPC Wellness

Pictured from left to right: Student Activities Coordinator Rod Davis, Clearwater Associate Provost Kathleen Griffin, Jared Fogle, spokesperson for Subway, and Clearwater Provost Stan Vittetoe present the pants that Fogle wore before he lost 245 pounds within a year by eating two Subway sandwiches a day (and exercising).

Fogle relayed his weight loss story to nearly 100 students and employees at the Clearwater Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 1o. Fogle was in the area for the American Heart Walk.

Check out the winner of the photo contest that was recently held among the Wellness Challenge teams.

The competition for top picture was as tough as that for overall points, said Wellness Coordinator Steve Malla.

“It really builds team spirit and camaraderie among team members,” Malla said. The judges consisted of a panel of HR department employees.

Congratulations to all teams for doing a great job! Teams are listed by location according to the number of points earned. Teams that have not turned in points are not listed.

Team Point Totals for Weeks 1 - 5

We all enjoy our Thanksgiving with family and friends. The holiday gives us an occasion to spend quality time with our most significant others. There can be no better feeling then sharing a meal with the people you enjoy the most. The day should be spent focusing on who’s around the dinner table as much as what is on it.

Thanksgiving dinner can be as healthy and unhealthy as you make it. If you make some wrong choices you may pay for it with an evening of belly aches and sleepy habits. Give yourself the best opportunity to enjoy your company.

Here are some tips to making your Thanksgiving dinner healthier and more enjoyable:

1. Don’t go to the Thanksgiving dinner hungry: We often eat faster and more when we are hungry. Eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch on the day to avoid overeating at the dinner table.
2. Remember that Thanksgiving dinner is not an “All-You-Can-Eat Buffet:” Fill your plate half with vegetables, one quarter with a lean meat and the rest with a starch of choice. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.
3. Go Skinless: Choose your 4-oz turkey portion skinless to stash away some fat and cholesterol.
4. Watch your portions on sides: Simply go for smaller portions. This way you can sample more sides.
5. Limit the high fat items: High fat food items can be found in the fried and creamy dishes as well as the cheese-filled casseroles in a traditional Thanksgiving meal. If you can not control the ingredients that go in a dish, simply limit yourself to a smaller helping size. Moderation is the key.
6. Drink plenty of water: Alcohol and coffee can dehydrate your body. Drink calorie-free water to help fill up your stomach and keep you hydrated.

Thanksgiving will always be a holiday that people associate with lots of food. Let it be a holiday to enjoy with your friends and family first and the food second. Fill your plate with the comfort from others and not the foods that will make you uncomfortable. Give thanks to a Healthy Happy Holiday!