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- $500 Incentive Winners - Edward Shreeves, UI Libraries, May 2007 Winner
Comments from past Health Coach participants
- “I like the way the program is designed to meet the needs of the individual - the group approach does not work for me. JoAnn had many good suggestions I would never have thought of.”
- “I am very thankful for this program. Before talking with Erin, I didn't even know where to start. Now I have goals and a plan to be more healthy and productive!”
- My coach’s guidance helped me to start walking on a regular basis. I thought I was eating well, but with Joni's help, I have added more fish weekly and vegetables to my diet. I can't believe I actually prefer those foods over chocolate.
- “I am really satisfied with this program. Because of it, I am re-examining my lifestyle and actually moving towards goals, rather than just thinking about it.”
- “This is a wonderful service, and I'm glad that I signed up. Participation in the program has prompted me to make some changes that I will be able to apply in my daily life long after completion of this program.”
Success Stories
December 2006
Meet Faiz . . .
Faiz Currim is an Assistant Professor in the department of Management Sciences at the Tippie College of Business. Faiz has lost 55 pounds since beginning the Health Coach Service in late 2005. He also worked with a Personal Trainer as part of a liveWELL partnership with groups such as Recreational Services. Faiz has improved eating and exercise habits and has even purchased equipment to set up a home gym!
In his own words…
“I found the recommendations practical in that they fit in with my schedule and did not require a sudden or extensive change to my lifestyle. The coach gradually built in good practices, starting with moderate walking, adding more servings of vegetables/fruits, and finally moving on to adding weights and flexibility exercises. In my view, this slow change also helped make the program sustainable and at the same time let me get a feel for what was practical/worked for me.”
$500 Incentive Winners
May 2007 - " I was pleasantly surprised -in fact, delighted- to find on my return from a vacation in England that I'd won the drawing for $500. The HRA was easy to complete and provides great feedback on all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. While in England I was struck by signs everywhere announcing that the entire country is going smoke free in public places, including pubs, on July 1st. I only wish it had started before we arrived - it would have made eating out far more pleasant." - Edward Shreeves, Associate University Librarian & Director of Collections and Content Development.
April 2007 - Brenda Scott, Information Technology Service, was not only a $500 winner, but was also a Health Coach Client - view her story in the July 2007 newsletter.
March 2007 - Shawn Platt, Anesthesiology Editorial Office, UIHC .
February 2007 - “I encourage every staff member to take the online Health Risk Assessment, even if he or she does not feel they need any health advice. Taking the assessment allows you to think about your current health practices and reflect about other areas you can improve on. liveWELL is another benefit offered through UI that we should take advantage of as employees here.” Beth Bauters, Registered Dietician, Food & Nutrition Services, UIHC.
January 2007 - "After taking the HRA and reviewing my report, I decided to work with a Health Coach. The help I had from my Health Coach in making a realistic and goal-driven plan has set me on a path towards better health. I feel much more confident that I can improve my health through the habits I am now creating. I plan to continue to use the HRA to track my progress." Lynette Eldred, UIHC HCIS and Health Coach Client.
December 2006 – Annabelle Hullana, Admissions Counselor.
July 2006 – Emily Weiss, Staff Nurse at UIHC. Emily received her $500 right after returning from her honeymoon!
June 2006 - Scott Frederick, Systems Administrator - Liberal Arts and Sciences
May 2006 - Kathleen Kamerick, Faculty
April 2006 - Nick Pantazis, Anatomy and Cell Biology Faculty