Happy Memorial Day. My friend Fran posted the following quote on Facebook today… Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one’s courage. — Anais Nin. Thank you to all those who have served our country, in all ways. While there have been moments of conduct unbecoming, which have been eagerly promoted in the tabloids, by […]
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A Quick Ode to Oprah’s Exit…
By Gillian Pieper | Published:What? So, I cried. So what? Don’t judge. Three thoughts she offered that summed up her 25-year show: She and her viewers made unprecedented strides to eradicate shame by letting people “get it out” and then being grateful for their courage. “There’s a difference between feeling you DESERVE happiness and actually feeling WORTHY of happiness.” We […]
Read moreOur Witty CDC Friends
By Gillian Pieper | Published:When was the last time you heard a public health official crack a joke? Look no further than into last week when the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) published a blog on… Wait for it… The Zombie Apocalypse. That’s right. Oh, you’ve probably heard about it by now anyway, because the New York […]
Read moreWalkin’ The Talk!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:The PATH team literally walked the talk last week! And our feet felt it! Five of us did a 5K race called the Corporate Cup Challenge. The idea is to walk with your work pals to increase awareness around physical activity. The race raises money for physical activity grants that are given to schools and […]
Read moreThe Wellness Police – Part 2
By Gillian Pieper | Published:What’s a wellness lady to do? What’s anyone to do? To further emphasize my point, two days ago one our beloved coordinators told us she is joining a much revered program called VTrim (a highly researched and successful lifestyle and weight management program). Her doctor told her, “You shouldn’t do that program. You just need […]
Read moreShhh, Here Come The Wellness Police
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Lately I’ve taken on this weird habit of eating high fat, high calorie foods in order to “fit in” and help people feel comfortable around me when attending professional events. This comes after many years of comments such as, “Ooo, you wellness freaks aren’t gonna make us eat rabbit food are you?” Or, “quick, hide […]
Read moreUse Your Arms!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:And… Walk with purpose today. “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” – Audre Lorde When I’m walking and feeling good I can’t help but pump my arms and put a little bounce in my […]
Read moreWinning Directions = Winning Moves
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Keeping on our favorite theme of more bang for your buck and speaking of quick and easy winning wellness activities… Change directions. Here’s are four moves to do anywhere, anytime that energize and revitalize your whole body. These come to us through our resident yoga expert Anna Van Fleet who is a certified Bikram instructor […]
Read moreWinning Health is What We Do
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Last week, in Vermont, we went on our annual prize patrol. This is one of my favorite days! We gather up awesome party fixin’s and a hefty gift certificate for outdoor gear. One lucky school employee out of 17,000 in this particular PATH group will win that certificate and we must move fast to surprise […]
Read moreMaking Room for Progress — Part Two
By Gillian Pieper | Published:How does one give up comforts and readjust to ever shifting health strategies? There isn’t a formula but we can say three ingredients offer crucial leverage: patience, optimism and social support. When my “coffee and cigarette” friend saw me stew over my morning beverage consternation he said, “Couldn’t you have both?” Cue V-8 slap (oh […]
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