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Vol. 3 Issue 10 October 2010
The Well The YOC will inspire staff and youth
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to reach their full potential by
supporting healthy lifestyle choices
Your YOC Wellness Newsletter through a culture of wellness.
To reach their full potential by
Recreational Activities Intellectual Knowledge Emotional Support Community Engagement Spiritual Guidance
developing holistic, healthy
lifestyles.
Fall is here
Greetings,
The air is cooling, the wind is b
Calendar It’s October
starting to fall.of Events already;
Last month we had our annual 5k and
Wellness Trainings
like to take a second and extend our
participants who helped make it all p
As we watch the
October Trainingsseasons chang
to take a moment to remember the im
Stress Management- Lunch
and Learn with along with this
This goes rightCortlan Booker, months
11am-12pm October 21st.
together.” Grab a friend or a loved on
enjoy some good company, you’ll be
Smoking Cessation – Info
On the business side
session with Cecilia Williams, of things w
Oct 5 , many
see how1:00pm.members of our staff w
th
Novia Care Clinic Health Risk Assessm
completed your HRA do so by October
Dave Ramsey’s Financial
Peace University draw.
free money lottery – Each Lottery num
th
Tuesday at 3:15 the 15
weeks starting in Trainingof this month.
Room #1.
you have completed your HRA and fol
could receive up to $125. It really is
want you to win.
Wellness Events
Thanks,
Flu Shots, October
15th, free for
Cortlan Booker kitchen and
transportation,
direct care Ext 3315
Wellness Intern – staff, everyone
Brain Games – Exercise your Mind else $10.
YOC Walking Club- M, W, F
Try these T, brain games.
@ 3:15, fun R, F @ 4:30 in
Answersthe Gym.
to both questions can be found on 3. No
page 2. broke
Zumba on Mondays and
1. What goes up and down
Wednesdays at 4:30pm in 4. The
the gym.
stairs without moving? you se
Book Club and October
2. Takethone outstarts scratch 5. Wh
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my head,at am now black but dries?
once was red. 6. Wh
hands
Challenge: Relax Eat Better, Eat Together Month
something that is fast and unhealthy. Prepare a bag lunch as a healthy alternative and save yourself some calories.
effective was to do this is to plan your meals. Think of two days or times during the week in which you may feel the need to eat
control. Reduce your total caloric intake by 500 calories a day and, in a week, you’ll have shed a pound. One of the most
Wellness Quick Tip: 3,500 calories = a pound of fat. The easiest way to rid yourself of excess body weight is through portion
This month’s challenge is all about October is National Eat Better;
taking the time to relax. Relaxing can do
wonders for the body. It helps to lower Eat Together month. Get back to
stress levels, which improves your traditional family values. Sit down
overall health. Enjoying something that with your family and friends at the
relaxes your senses can also help to table to eat meals.
lower your blood pressure. Take the time to enjoy conversation
Each week we will present a challenge with your family during the meal.
involving different ways in which you can Children enjoy spending this time
relax. Check the Wellness Current every with their family and engaging in
week throughout the month of October conversation.
for details on each challenge. Putting your own twist on the
traditional sit-down meal can make it
Home Exercise Corner more memorable for your family.
Have each member share his or her
Body weight squats best and worst part of the day. Let
Squats are one of the most beneficial each person pick out a different meal
exercises one can do for the lower body for the week. Have children help with
because it strengthens the gluteus, as well the cooking. Be creative or stick with
as the quads and lower back. the original recipe, either way your
Instructions: family will enjoy the quality time
Stand with feet slightly further than together.
shoulder width apart
With arms extended in front of you (for Don’t forget Jean Day
balance) push your hips backwards,
lowering yourself as if you were sitting in a
chair.
Lower yourself until your rear is parallel to
Every other Friday is jean day at the
the floor or until you cannot sit any lower YOC. Wear your jeans and give $1
without rounding your lower back. donation to a local charity. This
Keeping your chest up and your back as month we’re giving to Feed My Sheep.
straight as possible push through your heels
until you return to the starting position.
Do sets of 8-12 reps, your strength and Answers to Brain Games:
endurance level will decide how many sets 1. Carpet 4. Darkness
you do. 2. A match 5. A Towel
3. Silence 6. Gloves
Caramelized Butternut Squash Preheat oven to 400°F. cut off the ends of each
2 medium butternut squash (4 to butternut squash and discard.
Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise.
5 pounds total) Remove the seeds.
6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter, Cut the squash into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" cubes (large
and uniform is best), and place them on a baking
melted and cooled sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt
and pepper. With clean hands, toss all of the
1/4 cup light brown sugar,
ingredients together and spread out in a single
packed layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes to
55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
glaze begins to caramelize. Turn the squash while
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it
browns evenly. Adjust seasonings if needed. 2
black pepper
Serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts can be found at www.food.com
