Upcoming Events for Spring 2013
Upcoming Events for Spring 2013
Upcoming Events for Spring 2013
| Date/Time | Health Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28-2/1 |
Registration for McNeese Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge | What do you have to lose? The McNeese Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge will held participants lose weight in a healthy way. The program will include weekly weigh-ins, educational seminars, goal setting, support, and weekly handouts and tips. Participate as an individual or form a team of two. | Wellness Program Office (Rec 212) |
| 1/31/13 (12-12:30pm) |
Free Weight Watchers Informational Meeting | Would you like to attend Weight Watchers Meetings on the McNeese campus? A free informational meeting will be held at noon by a Weight Watchers meeting leader for those interested in having meetings on campus. We need 15 people signed up for a series of 12 weeks ($156) to hold meetings. Open to McNeese employees and students. | Rec's 2nd floor conference room(above fitness center) |
| 2/1/12 | National Wear Red Day | Wear red today to support the fight against heart disease and stroke! If your department is wearing red, give Kelly Darbonne a call (5277) to take your picture! Join me at 11:50 on Friday, February 1st for a "Wear Red Circuit Workout" in the Rec's Weight Room. Pick up exercise info from the AHA on stretching, resistance training, and also healthy eating for a healthy heart. Those attending the workout will go into a drawing for a prize from the AHA. Don't forget to wear your red for the workout! | Rec's Weight Room |
| 2/4/13-4/12/13 | Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge starts! | Biggest Loser Weight Loss Challenge starts. The program will run for 10 weeks. | |
| 2/5/13 (12:30-1:30pm) |
Health Talk: Your Guide to Weight Loss | Learn what steps to take to lose weight in a healthy way. Learn weight loss tips, overcoming barriers, and how much exercise is needed for weight loss. | Farrar, Rm 136 |
| 2/19/13 (12-1pm) |
Health Talk: Healthy Eating Basics | A CHRISTUS St. Patrick dietician will be here to discuss healthy eating basics such as what to put on your plate, portion control, and how to eat to lose weight. | LaJeunesse Room, Old Ranch |
| 2/26/13 (12-1pm) |
Health Talk: Preventing and Managing High Blood Pressure | A CHRISTUS St. Patrick nurse will be here to discuss ways to prevent and manange high blood pressure. Blood pressure checks will also be done at this talk. | LaJeunesse Room, Old Ranch |
| 3/7/13 (12:30-1:30pm) |
Strength Training Basics Workshop | Learn how to put together a basic strength training program for your health goals using bands, dumbells, or machine weights. | LaJeunesse Room, Old Ranch |
| 3/12/13 (12-1pm) |
Health talk: Overcoming Barriers to Successful Weight Loss | A CHRISTUS St. Patrick social worker will be here to discuss the ways to overcome emotional barriers to weight loss and behavior changes that can be made be successful in losing or maintaining your weight. | LaJeuneese Room, Old Ranch |
| 4/10/13 | Wellness Program Health & Wellness fair | Mark your calendars for our Health & Wellness Fair! Particants will be able to have health screenings done and pick up health information. More info coming soon! |