June Wellness Classes

 

SUMMER MELTDOWN TEAM WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE Initial Weigh-Ins begin the week of June 20 Looking for a fun way to shed some excess weight? Gather 4 – 6 colleagues for this year’s team challenge where you’ll receive weekly motivational emails from our nutritionist, weekly Yammer prize drawings, and support and encouragement from your team! Watch for an announcement for registration information and initial weigh-ins around the County.

 

WILLPOWER: WHAT IT IS, HOW IT WORKS, AND WHY IT MATTERS TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING BEL-400 Harbor: Wed., June 22, 10:30 – 12 p.m. Based on Dr. Kelly McGonigal's best-selling book about the Neuroscience of Change, you'll learn about the brain and how to use its complex neuroscience to create successful change in your life by shifting from negative to compassionate states, bolstering your motivation, and strengthening your willpower to adopt and maintain healthy habits.

SUGAR: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE EVIL Both times 12 – 1 p.m. BEL-264 Harbor: Thurs., June 16 | SMMC: Thurs., June 23 If you have ever wondered what the difference is between sugar in fruit and sugar in candy, then this seminar is for you. This talk will highlight the controversies surrounding the different types of sugars, review common misconceptions about the sweet stuff and share with you the evidence-based knowledge of sugar’s effect on your health.

 

MOVE TO LOSE: EXERCISE FOR WEIGHT LOSS 2000 Alameda: Wed., June 29, 12 – 1 p.m. Cardio exercise is only one component of a weight loss program; strength training and revamping eating habits are a must! This workshop will go over the guidelines of combining exercise and diet for effective weight loss.

All classes are FREE! Encourage your coworkers to join you! Find more details or register at www.smcgov.org/lms.

Note: Classes can be rescheduled or canceled at any time. If a class is not in LMS, it has been canceled. Want a class at your department? Contact your department Wellness Champion!

July Wellness Classes

 

MOVE TO LOSE: EXERCISE FOR WEIGHT LOSS 2000 Alameda: Thurs., July 7, 10 – 11 a.m. | BEL-1 Davis: Wed., July 13, 12 – 1 p.m. Cardio exercise is only one component of a weight loss program; strength training and revamping eating habits are a must! This workshop will go over the guidelines of combining exercise and diet for effective weight loss.

 

SLEEP YOURSELF LEANER AND HEALTHIER BEL-Harbor: Tues., July 19, 12 – 1 p.m. Sleeping yourself lean sounds too good to be true, but there is more and more evidence that shows your sleep habits can indeed affect your waist line and your health. Join our nutritionist who will highlight current research on sleep (or lack thereof) and how it affects hunger, cravings, hormones, body weight, and your food choices. She’ll also share what sleep researchers recommend we do to get the most rest possible in this overscheduled world!

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING RWC: Wed., July 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Many people have learned to manage daily stress and reduce anxiety by stopping negative thinking and re-framing their experiences in new ways. In this class, we will discuss the Power of Positive Thinking and the effective mind-body strategies and lifestyle choices that can bring more calm to our lives.

 

 

Discover a variety of complimentary services, resources, and support, year-round, 24/7 by visiting www.concern-eap.com or calling 800-344-4222. Counseling Services

• Personal and family relationships, problematic alcohol and drug use, anxiety, depression, stress management, other emotional health issues

Work-Life Services

• Eldercare resources, financial services, legal referrals, parenting and child care resources

Personal Resilience Tools

• Resilience Hub of tools, techniques, and tips for developing coping skills, rethinking stress, cultivating mindful self-awareness, and developing helpful habits

All classes are FREE! Encourage your coworkers to join you! Find more details or register at www.smcgov.org/lms.

Note: Classes can be rescheduled or canceled at any time. If a class is not in LMS, it has been canceled. Want a class at your department? Contact your department Wellness Champion!

August Wellness Classes

 

MAXIMIZE METABOLISM RWC: Thurs., Aug. 18, 12 – 1 p.m. | BEL-1 Davis: Wed., July 13, 12 – 1 p.m. This seminar is all about demystifying the Energy Balance Equation and getting to the bottom line on how weight is lost. If you are an exerciser then you will especially benefit by the review of exercise physiology basics to make sure your workouts burn the right mix of fuel (fat vs. carbs).

 

AM I A BLOOD PRESSURE COOKER? All classes 12 – 1 p.m. 1 Davis Dr.: Tues., Aug. 23 | SMMC: Thurs., Sept. 29 | RWC: Thurs., Nov. 17 All attendees of this class will have a chance to win a door prize! Join our nurse practitioner and registered dietitian for an overview of risk factors, medications, self-testing and ways your diet can lower your numbers. You’ll get hands-on practice for measuring your own blood pressure and will end with a powerful group goal-setting exercise.

COLLEGE COACH: CULTIVATING SUCCESS: ENCOURAGING A GROWTH MINDSET LIVE WEBINAR: Wed., Aug. 10, 9 – 10 a.m. To register for this webinar, please log into passport.getintocollege.com with code: smcgov Recommended for parents of newborns to 12th grade students. Based on the research of Dr. Carol Dweck, author of Mindset, this webinar will cover the power of a growth mindset, how to use failure and challenge as catalysts for growth and development, and practical tips for cultivating a growth mindset in your child.

 

 

FILM: HAPPY THE MOVIE SM-Health Dept.: Th., Aug. 25, 12 – 1:30 p.m. | RWC: Tues., Nov. 8, 12:30 – 2 p.m. Yes, this is a movie about happiness. Does money make you happy? Kids and family? Your work? Do you live in a world that values and promotes happiness and well-being? Are we in the midst of a happiness revolution? This film sets out to answer these questions and more.

All classes are FREE! Encourage your coworkers to join you! Find more details or register at www.smcgov.org/lms.

Note: Classes can be rescheduled or canceled at any time. If a class is not in LMS, it has been canceled. Want a class at your department? Contact your department Wellness Champion!