Healthy Lives member David M.’s journey began in March 2012, when he started working at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Previously, he had traveled for work, regularly eating meals from fast food and buffet restaurants and then returning to his hotel room. He knew he needed to drop a few pounds, but thought he was in good health.
After completing his screening during his first week at St. Dominic, David learned just how high his blood pressure was, along with his other health-risk numbers.
“If I hadn’t started working at St. Dominic, it may have been too late by the time I ever went to the doctor on my own,” said David.
The Healthy Lives programs helped him to take a look at what and how much he was eating and gave him strategies to adopt healthier eating habits. He also joined a gym and made exercise a regular part of his daily routine.
By staying committed and taking it one day at a time, David lost a total of 31 pounds in 2015. His goal for 2016 is to lose 50 more pounds.
“Healthy Lives is the program that motivated me to accomplish what I wanted to do so many times before,” said David.
David’s Top Tips for Success:
- Make meals that are healthy for everyone in the family.
- Sign up for a 10K or other marathon to help you set short-term goals.
- Use a fitness tracker, such as a FitBit, to keep you accountable for what you eat and how much you exercise.
- Join fitness groups to make friends and gain support from people who share a common goal of achieving a healthy lifestyle.
About Healthy Lives
Healthy Lives is a unique approach to corporate wellness that helps employers improve their employees’ health and productivity and reduce healthcare costs through an unparalleled combination of deep clinical expertise, personal service and comprehensive solutions.