CONNIE'S CORNER: ONE STEP FORWARD

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
             - Mark Twain

Like our company recently took a step to expand its offices, I encourage you to find the strength to take your next step to becoming who you want to be.

KAYLIN'S MONTHLY FIT TIP

Trim Torsos: Tired of doing countless crunches and sit ups without seeing the results you desire? Consider this: traditional crunches only work a small portion of your core muscles.

Try a movement like the Russian Twist to ensure you are working the upper, lower, and mid abdominals as well as the obliques and back. A move like this can trim the entire torso by the end of the summer!

Sitting on the floor hold a small handweight straight out in front of you and lean back slightly until you feel your abs contract, keep your back straight and chest up (your torso should be at about 45 degrees to the floor). Twist your torso as far as you can to the left, and then reverse the motion, twisting as far as you can to the right. That's one rep, do 3 sets of 10-15.

Beginners may want to try this move without a weight.

To make this move more advanced, cross your ankles and lift the feet about 6 inches off the floor for added resistance on the core muscles.

WELCOME, CHRIS!

On-Site Health Solutions is pleased to announce the newest member of our staff, Chris Screes!

We welcome Nurse Christine Screes to On-Site Health Solutions! Christine comes to OHS from Hospice, and she will be serving our growing list of clients with on-site screenings and health coaching, amongst other duties. She is also a certified American Heart Association CPR/First Aid instructor.

BURNING QUESTION:
HERE'S THE ANSWER!

This section answers your often-asked, health-related questions. If you have a question that you would like us to answer, please send us an email and we will try to highlight it in our next newsletter.

Question:

I am trying to make healthier food choices by making sure I eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day. How can I reach this goal without taking a toll on my pocket book?

Answer:

Buying produce that is in season from your local farmers market can save you money, while giving your body a higher dose of vitamins and nutrients. Local food boasts a host of benefits, including better flavor, higher nutritional value, and less environmental burden. Learn what produce to look for at this time of year!

Find the Season's Peak Produce Here.

BOOK OF THE MONTH

To help you on the road to good health, On-Site Health Solutions will recommend a new book or video in every newsletter. If you've read a book that you think can provide our readers with good health information, please let us know.

This month we introduce THE $7 A MEAL COOKBOOK by Chef Susan Irby. Often we find it hard to eat healthy meals while on a budget. This is a great resource for those who want to give their family healthy meals without breaking the bank.

In this super-sized edition, you'll find delicious, deceptively inexpensive recipes you need to spice up family dining at your house--and save money at the same time.  With more than 700 easy-to-prepare appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts, you will whip up great meals in no time.

Find the Book Here!

A Lilly Farms Production- 2004

By: Chef Susan Irby