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Journey to Wellness
Message from State Wellness Director Stephanie Marshall
 Congratulations on a fantastic effort in the Journey to Wellness Step Out Challenge!! Four hundred fifty-three fitness challenge scorecards were returned from all parts of the state - Covington, to Mt. Sterling, to Paducah, to Louisville, to Lexington, to Frankfort, and more! Congratulations to the following Journey to Wellness Step Out Challenge winners:
Kate Austin (PPC), John Hawkins (COT), Jody Carson (KRS), Carolyn King (CHFS), Amanda Walker (KY Adult Ed.), Marvin Wolfe (KYTC), Melinda Parrish (DLG), Lee Cowherd (PERS), Godwin Onodu (KYTC), Marni Gibson (PPC), Anne Swinford (CHFS), Susan Saufley (FW), Nicole Jackson (KYTC), Dana Back (EEC), Leitha Jane Harris (CHFS), Alisha Wells, (CHFS), Jennifer Bodenbender (DOR), Annie Rooney French (DOE), Jeff Nakken (KYTC) and Mary Dee Miller (Parks).
Please stay tuned for more information to come on our upcoming “WeightWise” Program. This is a 12-week weight management program designed to assist individuals with having fun while achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight via “wise” lifestyle choices that can become a new way of life for the long term. Throughout the “WeightWise” program we will also be hosting various presentations and launching additional programs to support you in your efforts on your personal Journey to Wellness.
Thanks for all of your enthusiasm and participation Kentucky!! Keep up the great work!
What’s for Lunch?
We are faced with the question of what we will eat daily and this often leads us to the nearest cafeteria or restaurant to satisfy our hunger. The Journey to Wellness program is here to help. We have been collaborating with the Department of Parks' chefs and planning a “WeightWise” 12-week weight loss challenge across the state beginning August 31. Similar to the Step Out Fitness Challenge, all state employees can participate in teams of five to win prizes and more importantly live a healthier lifestyle. Check out our Web site for details.
Did you know the CHFS cafeteria has “The Lighter Side” menu items? They can be found here.
100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories (PDF - 239 KB)
Employees Participate in Bike to Work Day on May 15
William Shane
Department for Environmental Protection
Jerald Adkins
Labor Cabinet
Employee Fitness/Wellness Tips and Success Stories!
Kentucky State Police’s Biggest Loser
Congratulations Billie
Several employees at Kentucky State Police (KSP) Headquarters competed in a “Biggest Loser” Contest. Everyone who participated paid a $20.00 registration fee. Fridays were weigh in days. If you gained you paid…$1.00 per pound. The initial weigh-in was on February 16, 2008. The combined weight at that time was 1,748 lbs. Over the course of 11 weeks the group had a combined weight loss of 79.5 lbs. The “Biggest Loser” was Billie McCall of the Academy Branch. She lost a total of 36 lbs. winning the jackpot of $271.00. Way to go Billie! Now KSP Headquarters is 79.5 lbs. lighter. We hope to start a new contest in the near future.
Taking the HealthMiles on the Appalachian Trail
 I am back from my trip and I had a blast!! I left Caledonia State Park in Fayetteville, PA on May 16th and arrived in Harpers Fairy on May 23rd a total of 65.3 miles of trail plus side trails, look outs, and shelter and water spurs (some were over a half a mile themselves, I hiked Chimney Rocks, Rattlesnake Run, High Rock View, Devils Racecourse, Black Rock Cliffs, and up to Washington Monument. Unfortunately I lost my “Go-Zone” sometime Thursday so I will not get credit for my steps but the 10 pounds I lost in one week feels great!
Submitted by Phil St. John, Alcoholic Beverage Control
Pro Active Life 5K Run/Walk Success Story (PDF - 87 KB)
Submitted by Marcia Adams, Finance and Administration Cabinet
Cutting 100 Calories a Day Really Does Make a Difference!
 “I enjoyed your visit and presentation at our building last week. Your idea of just cutting out even 100 calories a day stuck in my mind. I have been packing for about a month, Richard’s and my lunches. I had already taken out most of our carbs like potato chips and substituted fresh fruit, watermelon, grapes, etc. But the 100 calorie suggestion stuck with me. Then it dawned on me, I had been putting on 2 slices of cheese with his sandwich. I just took one away and got back 80 calories. Just in 1 slice, and he never minded or noticed. To get the other 20 I just put the mayo on one of the two slices of bread. We also pick only 1 or 2 of the extras from a list each day, like peanut butter and celery, carrots and dressing, granola bar, sugar free pudding, sugar free jell-o, 100 calorie snack packs, popcorn, nuts, etc. instead of packing several. We also mostly now take only water, so more calories gone. He is down about 15 pounds, and me a few, we feel great and knows we can do this ‘weight loss thing’ now. The dropping a 100 calories a day works.”
Submitted by Jeanne Triplett, Labor Cabinet
Fitness Challenge Motivated an Entire Family!
 “I have really tried to amp up my fitness level and completed most all of the score card options with my 2 children. The ten pounds has been a bonus! So to answer your question, I had started working out a little bit prior to the fitness challenge but it has been great motivation to keep going! I think what the State of Kentucky is doing for its employees is awesome and I look forward to getting more in shape!”
Submitted by Carissa Brown, Department of Criminal Justice Training
By making a few, simple, lifestyle changes, each of us can make a huge, positive impact on our health. Please submit your Fitness/Wellness Tip or Success Story, along with a photo of yourself if you wish, to Stephanie.Marshall@ky.gov so that it may be shared with your fellow state employees in a future edition of the Personnel Connection.
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