New Year, Same Me (Rolling My Eyes at Weight Loss Commercials Ahead of the New Year)
New Year, Same Me (Rolling My Eyes at Weight Loss Commercials Ahead of the New Year)
Is it just me or are weight loss commercials ahead of the New Year almost as annoying as political ads? They seem to prey on the people most desperate for change. They wave around something shiny and new — the latest and greatest — frequently communicating the not-so-subtle message that you are less than and for that very reason you need this one life-changing, be-all and end-all product or service.
- What if feeling good in your body didn’t have to be like that?
- What if getting in shape didn’t require a fancy gym membership or expensive new gym equipment?
- What if the dollars spent to get fit were miniscule and the return was oh-so-much higher?
- What if the small investment you made went on to make positive ripples across the community from our local Children’s Hospital to local businesses and organizations?
#Cantrell5K2023
This isn’t just about selling 5K registrations to us. We’re here to sell you a dream- a dream maybe you never thought attainable. We’re here to tell you that it is. We have runners that travel across state lines to come out to our 5K. Avid runners are certainly welcome and many flock to our event to compete for our cash prizes, yet that doesn’t speak to our mission.
You see, we’ve been at this a while. 2023 will be our fourteenth time hosting this unique health initiative. Our heart has always been for the first-timer. Our aim is to reach the person who never dreamed they could complete a 5K. We want to let them know they CAN do it! In a given year, we’ve seen first-timers comprise as many as 46% of participants. Of course, that percentage falls when one-time first-timers come back to participate in the Cantrell 5K year after year. We’re happy to welcome them back each year as it’s a boost of confidence and gets us thinking, “Hey, we must be doing something right!” Yet, we’re still hoping to reach the first-timers we know are still out there and place them on a different trajectory — from defeat to renewed hope, from desperation to expectation.
For less than $30, we want to help jumpstart you into a healthy lifestyle using the 14th Annual Cantrell Center 5K & 1 Mile presented by Boland Prosthetic & Orthotic Center on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 as your launching pad.
It’s been said that the energy on the day of the Cantrell 5K is palpable. On that day, thousands of all ages, shapes, sizes, and backgrounds come together with a common goal: to get moving while raising funds for our local Children’s Hospital, part of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
The Cantrell Center 5K & 1 Mile presented by Boland Prosthetic & Orthotic Center benefits our local Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, where no child is turned away regardless of ability to pay. To date, we’re proud to say we’ve raised over $38,000.00 for the kids.
Some more fun facts:
- You can walk or run either the 5K (3.1 miles) or the 1 mile
- We give away a host of resources including a FREE 8 week training program and free expert advice from our Certified Wellness Trainers for the duration of that 8 week program & MORE!
- Your participation includes a colorful long sleeve shirt and a race packet full of goodies
- To encourage you to keep up the momentum, we’ll have “race row” present on race day. This way, you can sign up for your next local run/walk event right after crossing the Cantrell 5K’s Finish Line!
- You can fundraise through RaceEntry & get free entry or earn back your registration by sharing your unique referral link, plus there’s a 10% discount for 4 or more registrations. See cantrellcenter.com/5k for more details and ways to save.
Are you in?
If after reading this, you’re still not ready to take the leap, I hope you’ll at least look at those weight loss commercials a little differently. Take a step back and give yourself some grace. Start where you are with what you have. We’d love to help!
About the Author
Jen Zamora has been with the Cantrell Center since 2008, starting at the front desk as Member Services Coordinator. She received a promotion to a Supervisory role two years later where she served as Wellness Administrative Supervisor. In 2018, she became Director of Public Relations at the Cantrell Center. Having been at the Cantrell Center for so long, she’s seen her weight fluctuate over time and has fallen victim to the newest, shiniest “solution” being advertised more than she’d like to admit. But with age, comes wisdom and she’s learning that shame and self-critique are often heavier than the pounds that cause them. She feels fortunate to work at a place that promotes health and wellness and gives back to the community through helping people see that a healthy lifestyle is attainable while also raising funds for our local Children’s Hospital.
BY: Cantrell Center
5K / Wellness
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Cantrell Members: Have you had a Follow up lately?
Cantrell Members: Have you had a Follow up lately?
As a member of the Cantrell Wellness Center, you have the option to meet with a trainer periodically for what we call a “follow up appointment” to check vitals and certain measurements to see how your progress is going. Remember when you joined and had your consultation? The trainer checked your weight, body fat percentage and BMI, heart rate, oxygen saturation and blood pressure. During a follow up, the trainer will reassess each of those numbers and compare to the previous numbers. And dependent on the results, the trainer will give appropriate feedback or suggestions. Why do we check those specific things? Each of those measurements gives us a general idea of how a person is doing physically.
Assessment Measurements
- Weight: We check this as a baseline measurement at the consultation and then at each follow up.
- Blood pressure: the average blood pressure (BP) should be around 120/80, but this will vary from person to person. Keeping a regular check of your blood pressure can help you see one aspect of progress. Typically, as one becomes more physically fit, the heart becomes stronger and beats more efficiently which in turn can help lower your blood pressure.
- Heart Rate: An average resting heart should be 60-80 beats per minute. This will fluctuate throughout the day depending on your activity. Again, as you become more physically fit, this helps to strengthen your heart. Because of that, heart rate may decrease showing improvement in how that muscle works.
- Oxygen Saturation: This number tells how well oxygen is getting distributed through your body. In healthy individuals, this number should be in the 90’s but more preferably 95-100. As you become more physically fit, circulation increases as your heart is stronger and able to pump more efficiently, thus increasing your body’s ability to use the oxygen you are taking in.
- Body fat percentage/BMI: Body fat percentage (BF%) and Body Mass Index(BMI) are two different things. We check these with an Omron hand held machine. BF% will change and decrease as you build more lean muscle and burn fat. BMI is a weight to height ratio that will increase when weight goes up or decrease when weight goes down.
Next Steps: Schedule your Follow Up Appointment Today!
So if you can’t remember when your last follow up was or you’ve never had one at all, call 478-333-6777 or stop by the Front Desk to schedule one today!
Or if you aren’t a Cantrell Wellness member and are interested in joining, we offer first-time, local visitors 2 Free Visits! Stop by the Front Desk for more information or for a tour of our facility!
About the Author
Jessie Tanner has been with the Cantrell Center since 2006. She joined the Cantrell Wellness Center team shortly after graduation from Georgia College and State University (GCSU) with a degree in Exercise Science. Since being here, she has worked with many, many wellness members through personal training, indoor cycling class, abs class, boot camp, the Cantrell Center 5K, consultations, and follow-ups, and more!
BY: Cantrell Center
Wellness
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