Forward this email to your team so they can benefit from the tips, tricks and resources. If you missed past emails, they’re posted in the Resources tab on the Win by Losing site.
The health benefits of a daily walk
Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise to incorporate into your daily routine. According to the Mayo Clinic, taking a daily brisk walk can help you:
Lose weight
Prevent or manage heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and Type 2 diabetes
Improve muscle endurance, cardiovascular fitness and muscle, bone and joint strength
Increase your energy and lift your mood
Boost your immune system
Lower stress levels and get better sleep
To get the most out of your walk:
Swing your arms or hold a light weight in each hand to engage your upper body as well as your legs.
Plan your route ahead of time. Consider the weather and terrain when deciding where to go.
Make sure you have comfortable clothes and shoes with proper arch support. Check out the webinar from Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being℠, What to Look for in a Walking Shoe, for additional information.
Find what makes it most enjoyable for you — for example, walking can be a great time to catch up with a friend or explore your neighborhood.
For more tips on walking for weight loss, check out this video with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan health coach Bailee Georgeson.
Weekly weight-loss meditation
This week, the Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being team’s meditation is Walk with Intention.
Record this week’s results
Make sure you record your team’s weight-loss progress (loss or gain) today at bcbsm.com/yourhealth. For the most accurate results, we recommend your team members weigh themselves on the same day and around the same time each week. If you have an issue submitting your weight, contact Catherine Passmore at WinByLosing@bcbsm.com.
Weekly Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being sessions
This week’s Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being webinar is Zendoodle Workshop with Catherine. Bring paper and a pen or marker and join Catherine Passmore to learn how to “zendoodle.” She’ll explain how doodling affects your brain, teach you three patterns and lead you through a session to get you to a flow state.
A Healthier Michigan podcast
On this podcast episode, Marissa Jarett will join host Chuck Gaidica to talk about the 10,000 step-per-day goal — where it came from, the benefits, and whether it can vary from person to person.
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