The Positive Power of Corporate Health and Wellness

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5rwttE3y-IAv2l7J9-nX2a6ggM4fgu_vlTl6-QKdHGrI_1xdWL1Fzu3qiO4D6vb3taU8ATY_Vs4mzQRDqTSLJVEdMRw8IJMTcdq56FxAmU-YvxiLDBFJF3Cp07Xkyv3NWynjCQ-t0Yk5/s1600/IMG_7737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5rwttE3y-IAv2l7J9-nX2a6ggM4fgu_vlTl6-QKdHGrI_1xdWL1Fzu3qiO4D6vb3taU8ATY_Vs4mzQRDqTSLJVEdMRw8IJMTcdq56FxAmU-YvxiLDBFJF3Cp07Xkyv3NWynjCQ-t0Yk5/s400/IMG_7737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Studies have shown the positive benefits of implementing corporate wellness programs, and <a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables</a> in Auburn California has jumped on the band wagon of health for their employees in a BIG way! When CEO, Dan Powell contacted me to run the kick-off fitness challenge for Pacific Power, I was more than happy to oblige and over-the-top excited to be a part of bringing health into their work place in a fun, interactive way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This was not going to be about anything generic, but I wanted to reach out to each individual employee and provide realistic goals and ideas on how to adapt a healthy lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The PPR Ten-Week Fitness Challenge was going to run right through the holiday season�now talk about being serious�I was all in and motivated to MOTIVATE them!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Check out what Dan Powell, CEO <a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables</a> had to say:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">�When we first considered this fitness challenge, it was meant to be a general health improvement program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It wasn�t about insurance premiums or anything else, we just care about our little family here and wanted them to be healthier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We hoped a residual benefit would be some team building and bonding. We originally expected about a 50% participation level and about a 50% attrition rate from there. We were surprised that we originally had over 95% participation and only two people have dropped out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>On the flip side of that, we�ve had people from related companies, family members, etc. who�ve wanted to take part after we started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now not even halfway through it, we have noticed a significant improvement in energy levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>People seem happier, healthier, and are working together as a team to plan meals, exercise, even just daily walks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We�ve all been having a lot of fun with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It�s a competition but a friendly one.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our program was designed to have individual prizes for the greatest weight loss as well as group prizes for aggregate weight loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>As well, we wanted to keep people motivated, so we offered individual awards for each significant milestone; running shoes, water bottles, exercise balls etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Only partway through our 10 week �fitness challenge�, we are declaring it an enormous success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I attribute that to the following key factors:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We hired a professional trainer in Darla Leal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She assessed each person, set realistic goals and supported them throughout in uniquely individual ways. <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>People here were on the verge of making these kind of life changes, they just lacked the motivation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We went into this full bore, big prizes, professional trainer constant attention and motivation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have heard some touching stories come out of this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>People have made significant changes to their lives and we�re so glad we started this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>We�re having Darla give us a healthy cooking workshop in a couple weeks and people are really psyched about that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Thank you for all your hard work Darla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This has been fun!�</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Dan Powell (CEO <a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables Inc.)</a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRtzrd8nHWU-YeeivuT-ehgzY96597RUnTMj9tx5opAu-lLLGN1h68vNGeP77sMzVdHI_BKdctnt5ls_2JEFD4MGrEkftPtzZG0a-SyIC42ywssreIXCxH7XTRRZjmwoK5c7owTY2DoSc/s1600/39300163.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQRtzrd8nHWU-YeeivuT-ehgzY96597RUnTMj9tx5opAu-lLLGN1h68vNGeP77sMzVdHI_BKdctnt5ls_2JEFD4MGrEkftPtzZG0a-SyIC42ywssreIXCxH7XTRRZjmwoK5c7owTY2DoSc/s320/39300163.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Corporate wellness incentive plans are a great way to get employees started in a corporate health and wellness program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pacific Power has covered all bases with individual, group, and recognition awards throughout the program and the employees are definitely motivated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I have seen excitement build over the weeks of working with each employee as weight has been lost, inches reduced, and overall health improved, but more than that, I have observed an improved mental outlook and happier person. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">�I had been working out and eating somewhat healthy for months, but not losing the weight like I used to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Darla offered lots of ways to make small changes that have really made a difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I�m finally on my journey in the right direction again!�</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Jennifer Goodwin<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwP5-6zZec-8f1Sr1RM6rOgRBtsH5fBZZYiDt9De2wlVTamT_mVo1G7QdaugKKpL_vY4AfWaXOxJLyoMcXdAClsQ4Xgzh_QgnXlWWDqZjGq3XDxbiciOgdVPj5c31AURSA1dI58XmPYEe/s1600/corporate_right.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPwP5-6zZec-8f1Sr1RM6rOgRBtsH5fBZZYiDt9De2wlVTamT_mVo1G7QdaugKKpL_vY4AfWaXOxJLyoMcXdAClsQ4Xgzh_QgnXlWWDqZjGq3XDxbiciOgdVPj5c31AURSA1dI58XmPYEe/s320/corporate_right.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Most people spend more hours at work than anywhere else in addition to the time they spend commuting each day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Taking that into consideration, it is easy to see why maintaining a healthy work and life balance has become increasingly important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is the caring employer that recognizes a corporate wellness program as an important tool to establish this balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The common goal of a workplace wellness program is to promote the well-being of the employees, employers and organization in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is within such positive work environment that the morale is boosted overall, productivity is increased, and absenteeism is reduced as only a few benefits of a corporate wellness program. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">�Darla is a very energetic, encouraging REAL trainer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>She listens to what your needs are and helps you find ways of success for your lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Your encouragement and guidance got me started on the road to better health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am excited about losing weight and becoming healthier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am finding inner strength that I didn't realize I had and am now learning to control my weight instead of my weight controlling me.�</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sarah Modgling<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The bottom line is that <a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables</a> has taken advantage of the benefits of corporate </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dq5UMEkFBbvMF7gRwsyuqwLM3NsLY-71FJxoNOSVMFgDf3PzZZi3qIj6SJqQaivJ-asJ6uxIcWYi5QTKPU50RD2ygwkhV_IVQywGj1obq4aU3puZkG_2xh-_WcXMq13X5cI7hwZigLP4/s1600/healthierhappier.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dq5UMEkFBbvMF7gRwsyuqwLM3NsLY-71FJxoNOSVMFgDf3PzZZi3qIj6SJqQaivJ-asJ6uxIcWYi5QTKPU50RD2ygwkhV_IVQywGj1obq4aU3puZkG_2xh-_WcXMq13X5cI7hwZigLP4/s1600/healthierhappier.png" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;">wellness and has made it a goal to implement a program sooner than later, and not waiting until employees are stressed, sick or applying to other jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am touched each week by the care of the management and the response of the employees and have had the privilege to be a part of something very special within Pacific Power.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They have definitely set the bar high for other companies to follow suit in implementing a health and wellness program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>They realize that a healthy employee is a happy employee.<o:p></o:p></span><br /> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">�I have really enjoyed this opportunity to work with Darla, and learn how to incorporate better, healthier choices into my life. Being accountable to another person has made it easier to stick to the program and keep up with my daily journal. Her enthusiasm is contagious and keeps me motivated to take my fitness to the next level.�<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">�Thank you so much for the nutrition work shop on Friday - it was a blast! The camaraderie that has developed from this program is really awesome!!�</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Gina Herum</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxd2NpIH41ELfL8zNBls0QlBbvHx_3KIZro6byw6a1PW2ply9N-QQHyX3G0vJcJ6k2TQZUEz68Zy8WpJi3Qnsk7NzkrX_rJdOVDtK3zH116t7GuHrIZDnmfCgmvfWFuAP87HqS1TFuU5Rd/s1600/improving+health.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxd2NpIH41ELfL8zNBls0QlBbvHx_3KIZro6byw6a1PW2ply9N-QQHyX3G0vJcJ6k2TQZUEz68Zy8WpJi3Qnsk7NzkrX_rJdOVDtK3zH116t7GuHrIZDnmfCgmvfWFuAP87HqS1TFuU5Rd/s400/improving+health.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWO3fwet9oiYTbXhSdYWJ4fUQZQSXiWudUs90H43iAr5VjdmVbc3KcSWxJ9-iXRv6T0yLb3JVVvWMleuv4G35Su7ZX3okX7tZQqeguwJA3SAYtdy8QM2c8zhn3kImJGadL65UM5i-ioD1/s1600/IMG_7753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWO3fwet9oiYTbXhSdYWJ4fUQZQSXiWudUs90H43iAr5VjdmVbc3KcSWxJ9-iXRv6T0yLb3JVVvWMleuv4G35Su7ZX3okX7tZQqeguwJA3SAYtdy8QM2c8zhn3kImJGadL65UM5i-ioD1/s400/IMG_7753.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;">Stay Healthy Nutrition Workshop</span></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span> </div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj76Lsm6SUPKcAjxFOyLFfP_dIV4vOOTN1osFQffrKxJqRF-5rkl-5GvbeorasrEx8jtU6awXABfVhBSsVMTCeWK-mL6D8culUgzAhA20bG-cV0H8vVcDrlC6S4CxYHjirh15a0mtvT6LZ_/s1600/IMG_7762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj76Lsm6SUPKcAjxFOyLFfP_dIV4vOOTN1osFQffrKxJqRF-5rkl-5GvbeorasrEx8jtU6awXABfVhBSsVMTCeWK-mL6D8culUgzAhA20bG-cV0H8vVcDrlC6S4CxYHjirh15a0mtvT6LZ_/s320/IMG_7762.JPG" width="235" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: small;"><strong>Healthy Pizza Workshop</strong></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another important and visible element of a corporate wellness program is setting up a fitness facility where employees can work-out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables</a> has also answered that call and I have had the pleasure to conduct an interactive group exercise class as an intro to their new workout area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This is definitely an added perk, free of cost, convenient and an investment that this company is willing to make for the health of their employees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>In addition to the fitness facility, Pacific Power has provided a Nutrition Workshop where I was able to teach not only the importance of eating healthy, but gave them a hands-on experience of cooking and tasting healthy foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When an organization invests in the health of their employees, the benefit is truly for the employer and employee as the quality of the workplace and the work through productivity and satisfaction are greatly improved in addition to overall health benefits for all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Hats off to <a href="http://www.pacpower.biz/" target="_blank">Pacific Power Renewables</a> for making corporate health a priority! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QbgKbM4X7Ie_LM-R70om8ggEaC71fGcRuutHE0p9uLpFYqZ4Hq_prnJ-O09E7QQ214QCP7a4huWBKOjskSjVab4uRwJBWW8zR7DQ1APJvz6zxvTiGvHsOD23vKbKLh4KaVxrSkEDl2_E/s1600/slide1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QbgKbM4X7Ie_LM-R70om8ggEaC71fGcRuutHE0p9uLpFYqZ4Hq_prnJ-O09E7QQ214QCP7a4huWBKOjskSjVab4uRwJBWW8zR7DQ1APJvz6zxvTiGvHsOD23vKbKLh4KaVxrSkEDl2_E/s400/slide1.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /> <br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is time for all companies, large or small, to invest in the importance of health within their corporate environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I would be happy to <a href="http://www.stayhealthyfitness.com/services.html" target="_blank">consult</a> with you to make this happen and I look forward to hearing from you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Starting with a �Fun Fitness Challenge� to motivate and get people fired up for the program is a great start.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><a href="http://www.stayhealthyfitness.com/contact-us.html" target="_blank">Give me a call today and StayHealthy</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Positive Power of Corporate Health and Wellness

Studies have shown the positive benefits of implementing corporate wellness programs, and Pacific Power Renewables in Auburn California h...

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MY INTENTION

<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvgB9kUt165u1lU7Ey8T5tPhfwqc1TlcMd4etZGCQYLTHBo0pZWcwqf-QTDkDTIYkbG3fzF2qHHZGqNuKt4m08BLp4UCzXlll5hEEPY9P6ztttu4oTKaVZtfX4V9c06I3TVFbsrRu7RMK/s1600/picture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvgB9kUt165u1lU7Ey8T5tPhfwqc1TlcMd4etZGCQYLTHBo0pZWcwqf-QTDkDTIYkbG3fzF2qHHZGqNuKt4m08BLp4UCzXlll5hEEPY9P6ztttu4oTKaVZtfX4V9c06I3TVFbsrRu7RMK/s400/picture.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"This really appealed to me in such a POSITIVE way. Life is about our journey, and the CHOICES that we make to become better people in ways that make sense to us. I think about the word "health" and what that really encompasses and it is not just a number on a scale but a combination of emotional, spiritual, physical and nutritional. I live my life the way I want to and some may like it and some may not, but it is MY LIFE, just as YOUR life belongs to YOU. We all have differing issues, possible medical problems and limitations, overwhelming life stresses, and those behind closed doors secrets that may greatly impact our life, and that we simply choose not to share with others. Those things belong to us, and sifting through and creating answers to our individual stories is what matters and doing so to become a healthier happier person in all areas of "health" is what counts. There is never a "one size fits all" answer to our fitness and nutrition programs, how we serve God, and how we choose to live our life. We are NOT generic people made to fit in some sort of "health" box coming out the other side all fixed. That is just not reality. What I enjoy may not be what you enjoy, what I eat may not be what you like to eat; the service I give to God may not be how you honor God...you get my point. I never fall for gimmicks that claim that this is the "only way" to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Really??? Based on what? When each of us walk a mile in each other's shoes, then we "might" have the ability to make such claim, but I will always be the type of MOTIVATOR that realizes that life and the journey to health is different for everyone, and I will do my best to provide the correct encouragement for YOU."</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6OuWGglpiceARWAkRl8vj7JM2q5bugcb6i5L3cFJQ_BQ4i-LAwGT7XuNyoggxlWKZdYY9-OhDsrJtz1ej9J5h8_DDRil2OjRI-MYFtEJBh81jbX-Zgn7EGlWqGn6CfrBXdO-0eQI52dq/s1600/inspire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6OuWGglpiceARWAkRl8vj7JM2q5bugcb6i5L3cFJQ_BQ4i-LAwGT7XuNyoggxlWKZdYY9-OhDsrJtz1ej9J5h8_DDRil2OjRI-MYFtEJBh81jbX-Zgn7EGlWqGn6CfrBXdO-0eQI52dq/s320/inspire.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I shared the above post on my Facebook page last week as I was inspired after seeing a motivational poster and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>reading several articles on the whole controversial �what�s your excuse� image that has been receiving both positive and negative feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am a believer of intention and positive messages shared through my life and stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I share because I am inspired to write and through that I am hopeful to help someone adapt a healthier lifestyle, whatever that may mean in a life and in that moment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>My intention is never to discourage, but to be a motivator through my passion of helping people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sometimes, images and statements can be miscommunicated which is why I am not a huge fan of texting as so many things can get lost in translation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I believe that much misinterpretation occurred with the controversial image and that is one thing that a picture is unable to do�explain intention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The originator intended one thing, the audience perceived something completely different.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The laughable part of the whole scenario is that all publicity is good publicity in the world of marketing, and one controversial image regardless of intention is now the beginning of either a great opportunity to further help people through the exposure, or a lost chance that will eventually fade due to inability to keep the audience captured.</span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GL1vPtiveGq0WrrkPxx4S9JQL0M4B-UizJqCM4sfNA5RX0XecHqf9f7HqF_DyzvQ83u8lt3hjU6r7ByQhbQQ4E6xzpnK70gh8gTaL9i8BJzVM8gDNEb3Se43BjLLzsTBy0p9tA3WxazW/s1600/excuse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3GL1vPtiveGq0WrrkPxx4S9JQL0M4B-UizJqCM4sfNA5RX0XecHqf9f7HqF_DyzvQ83u8lt3hjU6r7ByQhbQQ4E6xzpnK70gh8gTaL9i8BJzVM8gDNEb3Se43BjLLzsTBy0p9tA3WxazW/s400/excuse.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><br /> <br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I will share that I am a �NO EXCUSES� trainer when it comes to people giving me reasons why health is not a priority. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not hear that �my health is not a priority� stated in those words from people, but I hear it through the underlying messages of �I am too busy�, �I am unable to cook�, �I am unable to afford a trainer or membership�, �My kids need me, my husband or wife wants this kind of food�, �My work does not allow�, �I am on the road constantly�, �I have no time to shop�, and the list goes on and on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The point is that I do not accept or believe that anyone is too busy to take care of their health. When I post an image of myself, it is not for the intention of saying �hey, check this out and you should look like this�, it is for motivation to share that I am almost 50, have gone through major physical and emotional adversity, and have come out the other side healthy and happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>My career is my passion and I do walk the talk of consistent exercise and healthy eating, and I share that with my clients, family, friends, and anyone who will listen to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I will not tell anyone to implement a �my way is the only way� approach to health, fitness and overall wellness as that is not true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am confident in my teaching and my example, and know that it works, but intelligent enough to respect and research other avenues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Shoot, I enjoy learning from my clients when they have researched a topic. In my book, we are in this world together, working together to be the best we can be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I do not have the expectation that my clients or you will exercise like me, or maintain nutritional intake as I do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I may make things look easy but I bet if I came to your job and I was able to watch what you do, I would think the same thing of you. The only expectation that I have is that healthier habits are formed and an eventual healthy LIFESTYLE is adapted and whatever that looks like to each person that I have had the opportunity to work with is an A+ in my book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I always grade on a curve too as we are not perfect people, but always works in progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What it comes down to is that we all KNOW WHAT TO DO�right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The problem lies in not accepting what we already know needs to be done to be healthier people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It is my life, your life, our lives and how we CHOOSE to live each day is up to each and every one of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I do not want you to look like me, exercise like me, or eat like me because I am doing a great job living my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>I am hopeful that you are sparked to make healthy choices for you, to implement exercise routines that you enjoy, to start cooking healthy foods that you like, and to look in your mirror and say I want to look like a healthy ME.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuVikVC1VsW5djbCvxljAsEsS4xYIEwNdVgN3CNhkuwH8IDUF_jTWcbBqwF3f081aKbuEQGBijl6PFi2R5wyJ4pYU2bqIU3g_-q3IHx5aVZ8O445Z9lM0XOSJ_PO1sozevq5eSJ9SULwV/s1600/yes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCuVikVC1VsW5djbCvxljAsEsS4xYIEwNdVgN3CNhkuwH8IDUF_jTWcbBqwF3f081aKbuEQGBijl6PFi2R5wyJ4pYU2bqIU3g_-q3IHx5aVZ8O445Z9lM0XOSJ_PO1sozevq5eSJ9SULwV/s320/yes2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> </div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeVb6GdaI3yO-WYIH4sAg6MWWTbA36A3Wv3caxDUgpu0ZjNjgvnCjbNEna0jlozRnv26yqH2BYJ9pjzUvfgyt3msTF_8_iuQLEAPMyxfnUo0gzsEnXd_Q_3Bbcbf5_jOEw4byzyFYWJRP/s1600/IMG_7325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeVb6GdaI3yO-WYIH4sAg6MWWTbA36A3Wv3caxDUgpu0ZjNjgvnCjbNEna0jlozRnv26yqH2BYJ9pjzUvfgyt3msTF_8_iuQLEAPMyxfnUo0gzsEnXd_Q_3Bbcbf5_jOEw4byzyFYWJRP/s320/IMG_7325.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks for stopping by my Blog, hope you enjoy the content, and if you have not become a follower yet, I would love to see your face on my friend's list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>If you are inspired, LIKE my entry, leave a comment and I look forward to responding!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stay Healthy~<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Darla<o:p></o:p></span></div></div>

MY INTENTION

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