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eZine : Letter from the Founder  


Letter from the Founder
From: Terrie Reeves
June 16,2008
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Wellness From Within
Highlights for June 2008

 • A Guide to Men's Health
 • Shape-up Shakedown 
 • Interactive Tool: Protein Calculator
 • Ask the Wellness Coach




Terrie Reeves
Founder and President

Dear Friends of the Coalition,
 
Since June is National Men’s Health Month, we decided to jump on the bandwagon and do our share to help the guys in our lives lead healthier lifestyles.  No offense fellas, but some of you are not looking out for yourselves the way you should.  According to national research on the subject, that’s why men statistically don’t live as long as women do. 

Now we don’t want to let women off the hook here.  We do our share of unhealthy living too.  That’s why our Guide to Men’s Health has something for everyone.  In addition to vital information on men’s health screenings, we’ve included tips for better communication between the sexes, ideas for healthier cookouts, and a summer survival kit that will help you beat the heat.  Don’t miss our new Success Story that spotlights one man who’s learned how to get his act together for a healthier life.

Here's what's in this issue:

Shape-up Shakedown:
In this month's Shape-up Shakedown, Summer Griffith outlines some ways to get fit while having fun with family or friends.

  • In Try Something New: Couples Exercise, you'll discover how exercising with your significant other can be an excellent way to build your relationship while improving your health.
  • In Change What You Do: Cardio NOT Crunches, find out what you have to do to develop washboard abs (the title of this one says it all).
  • In Double Time: Get Fit With Your Kids, learn why playing certain video games with your kids is a good idea for the whole family.
  • And in Challenge Your Body: Core Body Blast, Summer takes you step by step through a great stomach workout.
  • Watch my video too for a few partner exercise tips and demonstrations.

Interactive tool:
Our Featured Tool this month shows you how to calculate the amount of protein you should be consuming each day based on your current weight.  Be sure to read Shira Capellini's article—Medical Myths: Fuel for Fitness—to learn why this is important.

Ask the Wellness Coach:
Do you have a question about ways you can MOVE, FUEL, RELAX, and MAINTAIN your body that you would like one of our WCA Wellness Coaches to answer?  Just submit your question through our online form, and if your question is selected, the answer will be posted on our website.  You may also benefit from reading the answers to other readers’ questions.

This is the 47th edition of our Wellness From Within eZine, but if this is your first time to receive it, welcome.  We hope you find this information useful.  We are committed to delivering relevant, easy-to-read articles on health, nutrition, lifestyle, and exercise that will help you achieve your personal best.  Please let us know how we can better serve you—we welcome your feedback!

With an abundance of gratitude,

Terrie Elizabeth Reeves
Founder and President