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 ...
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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 ...
15 Methodist Health System Nurses Honored for D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards
03/08/2013 The March edition of D Magazine features fifteen Methodist Health System nurses honored in the magazine’s second annual Nursing in Excellence Awards program. Four of the 21 nurses chosen for special recognition are Methodist Health System nurses and include: Methodist Dallas Medical Center Director of Nursing Women’s and Children’s Services Pamala Gessling, MBA, B ...
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 ...
