By Erik Leopard Erik is an HR business partner at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Over time, Erik has gained weight and fallen into less-than-optimal eating habits. At risk for heart disease and diabetes, Erik has identified clear goals that will help motivate him to make healthier choices. Erik’s goal is to take better care of God’s temple: his body. 1. Congratulations o ...
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Methodist Health System Named One of the Healthiest Employers in North Texas
04/04/2013 The Dallas Business Journal recently honored Methodist Health System as one of the Healthiest Employers in North Texas for its efforts to promote wellness and healthy living to its employees. “Our goal is not only to be one of the healthiest health systems in North Texas, but to become one of the healthiest health systems in America by 2016,” said Stephen L. Ma ...
Kathy Clinton is Methodist Health: Embracing Change
By Kathy Clinton Kathy is a massage therapist in Physical Medicine at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. After realizing that she was out of shape, Kathy’s goal was to run a 5K with her son. In February, she did just that. Way to go, Kathy! 1. Congratulations on reaching month four of I am Methodist Health. We want specifics this month. What can you do now that you could ...
Jodi Palmer is Methodist Health: Embracing Change
By Jodi Palmer Jodi is a patient care technician at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Her goal is to get in shape so she can live longer and look good. 1. Congratulations on reaching month four of I am Methodist Health. We want specifics this month. What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? I am able to stay on the elliptical machine for an hour without ...
Sarah Reynolds is Methodist Health: Embracing Change
By Sarah Reynolds, CMOM Sarah is an office manager at MedHealth. Her goal is to get physically fit so she can keep up with her children. After turning to snacking for stress relief in the past, she’s ready to adjust her grocery list to include healthier choices, and she’s making working out part of her routine! 1. Congratulations on reaching month four of I am Methodist Hea ...
Joslyn Pribble is Methodist Health: Gaining momentum.
By Joslyn Pribble Joslyn is a manager in Pathology at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Her goal is to become active and start making healthy decisions every day for the rest of her life. 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist Health. What has been your biggest hurdle to overcome? This month, I have had to face those old, nagging desires and ba ...
Sharina Arceneaux is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Sharina Arceneaux Sharina is an education specialist in Nursing Administration at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Because Sharina has a family history of heart disease, she’s ready to take on the challenge of living a heart-healthy lifestyle. 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist Health. What has been your biggest hurdle to overcome? How can we ...
Jason Martin is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Jason Martin Jason is an environmental specialist at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He and his wife are eagerly awaiting the birth of their baby. What a great incentive to lose weight, get healthier, and be ready to welcome a new life into the world. 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist Health. What has been your biggest hurdle to overcome? ...
Kathy Clinton is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Kathy Clinton Kathy is a massage therapist in Physical Medicine at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. After realizing that she was out of shape, Kathy’s goal was to run a 5K with her son. In February, she did just that. Way to go, Kathy! 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist Health. What has been your biggest hurdle to overcome? Running a ...
Staying Motivated When You Hit a Plateau
By Beth Leermakers, Employee Health Coach Most people are fired up when they first begin a weight-loss or exercise program. After a few weeks or months, however, motivation may start to wane — especially if you’ve hit a plateau. The scale isn’t moving. What do I do? Go back to basics. Weigh or measure your food to be sure your portion sizes haven’t increased. In the begin ...
Erik Leopard is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Erik Leopard Erik is an HR business partner at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Over time, Erik has gained weight and fallen into less-than-optimal eating habits. At risk for heart disease and diabetes, Erik has identified clear goals that will help motivate him to make healthier choices. Erik’s goal is to take better care of God’s temple: his body. 1. Congratulations o ...
Jodi Palmer is Methodist Health: Making progress.
by Jodi Palmer Jodi is a patient care technician at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Her goal is to get in shape so she can live longer and look good. 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist Health. What has been your biggest hurdle to overcome? My biggest hurdle has been learning how to stay focused on my long-term goals. That means I’m learnin ...
Angela Wrighten is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Angela Wrighten, RN Angela is a staff nurse in Outpatient Chemotherapy at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Over the last few years, Angela has gotten away from the healthy person she used to be. She wants to get on the right path, and she’s ready to change her eating and exercise habits for the rest of her life. Angela’s goal is to lose weight so she can return to the ...
Sonya Jennings is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Sonya Jennings Sonya is an administrative assistant in Surgery and Recovery at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. After caring for a family of five, Sonya’s ready for a new challenge: exercising to improve her core strength and making better food choices. Sonya’s goal is to now learn how to take care of herself. 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Method ...
Sarah Reynolds is Methodist Health: Making progress.
By Sarah Reynolds, CMOM Sarah is an office manager at MedHealth. Her goal is to get physically fit so she can keep up with her children. After turning to snacking for stress relief in the past, she’s ready to adjust her grocery list to include healthier choices, and she’s making working out part of her routine! 1. Congratulations on reaching month three of I am Methodist ...
Joslyn Pribble is Methodist Health: Gaining momentum.
By Joslyn Pribble Joslyn is a manager in Pathology at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Her goal is to become active and start making healthy decisions every day for the rest of her life. 1. You’re in your second month of I am Methodist Health. Congratulations! In general, how’s it going? I am doing so much better with this program than I ever expected! I have lost so ...
The Secret to Weight-Loss Success: You have to do the work.
By Karen Taylor, Employee Health Coach 1. What is the most popular problem or topic people come to you with regarding their health? Weight loss is definitely the most common topic when people first meet with me — but that is really just the beginning. They soon realize that their diet, physical activity, and health habits all play a role in their weight-loss goal and even h ...
Jason Martin is Methodist Health: Gaining momentum.
By Jason Martin Jason is an environmental specialist at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He and his wife are eagerly awaiting the birth of their baby. What a great incentive to lose weight, get healthier, and be ready to welcome a new life into the world. 1. You’re in your second month of I am Methodist Health. Congratulations! In general, how’s it going? I am in my second mo ...
Sarah Reynolds is Methodist Health: Gaining momentum.
By Sarah Reynolds, CMOM Sarah is an office manager at MedHealth. Her goal is to get physically fit so she can keep up with her children. After turning to snacking for stress relief in the past, she’s ready to adjust her grocery list to include healthier choices and make working out part of her routine! 1. You’re in your second month of I am Methodist Health. Congratulati ...
Joslyn Pribble is Methodist Health: Just getting started.
By Joslyn Pribble Joslyn is a manager in Pathology at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Joslyn’s goal is to get active and start making healthy decisions every day for the rest of her life. 1. How are you feeling now? Why do you want to become healthier? I feel energized yet overwhelmed by everything that I need to accomplish at the beginning of the year. And I am hopeless ...
