Supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health.

"The mission of Live Wright is to partner with Wright County citizens to increase physical activity, healthy eating and reduce tobacco use by changing behaviors in the environment where we live, learn and work."




Thursday, March 24, 2011

The Human Doing

Have you been to the Mall of America lately?  If you haven't and don't mind the crowds and dodging people then you should make a trip out to see the "The Human Do-ing" , man living in a glass apartment in the Mall.  "One man. In a box. For one month. Living a healthier life with your support."  Blue Cross Blue Shield is sponsering this event of capturing a man living in a glass apartment where he lives all the time, he sleeps there, eats there  and exercises there.  The idea is that he is on display and with the support and watchful eye of mall goers and those on facebook who are monitoring his progress has sort of an obligation to do good.  He is learning to cook healthy and you can vote on what "do" you'd like to see him perform. You have 3 options that you can vote on and that he will then "do" for example right now you can vote for 1.) stretching 2.) meditating 3.) yoga.  The activity with the most votes is what his next "do" will be.  Here is a message from Scott, the man in the glass apartment
"Can support from your family, community and surroundings lead to a change in lifestyle behavior?
I’m The Human Doing. I’ll be here for one month to find out. Vote for the healthy activities you’d like me to do. Then do them with me.  Every do I do — no matter how big or small — is a do for everyone. When I sweat, you can sweat with me. When I learn a healthy recipe, you’ll learn it, too.  My success can be your success."

visit him on Facebook to stay up-to-date on what he's "do-ing" and how he is leading a healthier lifestyle and then stop by at the Mall of America and see his glass apartment conveniently located between some rather unhealthy
http://www.do-groove.com/thehumandoing/blog/s/meet-the-human-doing

http://www.facebook.com/thehumandoing

Healthy Eating on the Run: Tip of the Day

Snowed in yesterday so here are 2 tips for today!! Just a reminder to everyone who shoveled that heavy heavy snow yesterday because I'm sure you haven't forgotten that you did it, can you feel your arm muscles today?  Just think of the workout you had shoveling yesterday!! Whew!

23.)  Look for a sandwich wrap in a soft tortilla.  Fillings such as rice mixed with seafood, chicken, or grilled vegetables are usually lower in fat and calories. 

24.)  Build a better breakfast sandwich: replace bacon or sausage with Canadian bacon or ham and order your sandwich on a whole grain English muffin or bagel.


www.eatright.org/nnm 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Healthy Eating on the Run: Tip of the Day

22.) Load up your pizza with vegetable toppings.  If you add meat, make it lean ham, Canadian bacon, chicken or shrimp.

www.eatright.org/nnm

Monday, March 21, 2011

Healthy Eating on the Run: Tip of the Day

19.) Ask for sauces, dressings and toppings to be served "on the side."  Then you control how much you eat."

20.)  Pass up all-you-can-eat specials, buffets and unlimited salad bars if you tend to eat too much.

21.) If you do choose the buffet, fill up on salads and vegetables first.  Take no more than two trips and use the small plate that holds less food. 

www.eatright.org/nnm

Friday, March 18, 2011

Healthy Eating on the Run: Tip of the Day

18.) "Eat your lower-calorie food first.  Soup or salad is a good choice.  Follow up with a light main course."
www.eatright.org/nnm