tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:13:46 +0000http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/noreply@blogger.com (University of Wisconsin - Platteville)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-4850004263968591637Thu, 07 May 2009 17:45:00 +00002009-05-07T10:46:15.110-07:00Aloha! Come to the LUAU TODAY!!!http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/05/end.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-5556371181544921440Mon, 04 May 2009 13:25:00 +00002009-05-04T06:30:57.208-07:00Well, we couldn't have come back to Wisconsin to a more beautiful day! Even though we are no longer entering steps in the contest (except for last weeks) we should continue to try to walk 10,000 steps per day to maintain our good health habit. Remember the Luau is on thursday at the Pioneer Student Center from 2-3:30. We have delicious food, games and prizes to be given away. Why don't you plan http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/05/day-43-may-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-6728054198494726632Fri, 01 May 2009 13:08:00 +00002009-05-01T11:20:40.543-07:00On Monday we will be leaving Hawaii, so do everything you can the next three days to enjoy yourselves! We could join a fishing charter, visit Dolphin Quest or take a whale watching tour. All the things we can't do in Wisconsin! Remember to keep walking- there are prizes to be won and health to be improved! Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you in Wisconsin on Monday.http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/05/on-monday-we-will-be-leaving-hawaii-so.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-3519819175638356327Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:26:00 +00002009-04-30T06:38:12.373-07:00Here is a team with "Team Spirit!" Do you recognize anyone? We have another not so good walking outside day today but you can do something inside, or outside with an umbrella!! Keep walking this week because the prize for week 6 is for most improvement from the week before. Read yesterdays blog to see what prizes will be given at the Luau, and be sure to email me with your RSVP by the end of http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-39-april-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-1050347915257492143Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:57:00 +00002009-04-29T14:05:25.279-07:00We hope you're all looking forward to the Luau! We are! Get your hips moving because we're going to have Hula Hoop contests. Also a prize will be given to the team (however many members are there) with the best hula dance! Prizes will be awarded for the best team spirit, most steps walked (1st and 2nd), most improved group (1st and 2nd). There will also be door prizes. Be sure to get your http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-38-april-29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-658450546648122149Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:28:00 +00002009-04-28T08:39:40.135-07:00What a beautiful day here today after days of dreariness! Hope you all get a chance to enjoy it.Did you go see the volcano Kilauea at Volcanoes National Park yesterday? Better go today if you didn't becauase we still have to try windsurfing, jet skiing, sailboating, parasailing, scuba diving......http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-37-april-28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-3256070504452823548Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:15:00 +00002009-04-27T08:58:39.594-07:00Can you believe it? This is our last week in Hawaii. What haven't we done yet? Did you go see a volcano? Or maybe we should hike the cliffs of Waipio Valley (King Kamehameha's boyhood playground.)"Our Cows Are On Grass Skirts - Go Green" is the winner of the week 5 prize drawing. Congratulations! They were spotted in their lime green t-shirts!http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-36-april-27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-5827407002257372949Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:52:00 +00002009-04-24T11:53:22.010-07:00The Winners for week 4 were the Ultimate Uncontrolling Walkers! Congratulations! Today in Wisconsin the weather is better here than it is in Hawaii. Wisconsin will get to 83 degrees today and Honolulu is 79 and rainy. How about that? Aren't we glad were here today? Let's get outside and walk today "for tomorrow it may rain."Next week the prizes will be awarded to a team randomly drawn fron all ofhttp://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-33-april-24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-6550764799072535566Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-04-22T13:35:57.380-07:00Well! The weather is cooperating today and we have been spotting walkers in their t-shirts on campus. We are sure having fun with this. I have also recieved some great team pictures. Do you recognize your fellow students and coworkers? We will continue to put your team names in for next weeks prize if we see you in your t-shirts either in person or by picture through friday so keep on walking!So http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-31-april-22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-5382663342681946979Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:09:00 +00002009-04-21T06:19:37.102-07:00Today we leave for the Big Island. Let's take in one of the famous sunsets tonight at Anaehoomalu Bay. Paradise!! Don't get so relaxed that your walking program is put on hold. We can explore and hike before we relax for the evening.Did you realize that there is no validation to the theory that we can actually spot reduce, but it is a physiological fact that walking (especiallly at a fast pace) http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-30-april-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-3861299013313190550Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:08:00 +00002009-04-20T06:19:45.554-07:00We will visit Molokai for 2 days before heading to the Big Island. Get some walking in but try to relax because there is so much to do and see on the Big Island. Lets just soak in sun and scenery today!Remember to be gathering your RSVP's for the Luau on May 7th. Ask your captains. This week we will be hoping to see teams out and about in their t-shirts. We will be drawing week 5 prizes from http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/week-5-day-29-april-20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-6628038844180455411Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:07:00 +00002009-04-17T06:13:22.831-07:00Here is Hakuna Matata, the happy winners of week 3!Did you know the psychological benefits of walking are paid immediately in the form of improved mood?. Walking can have a powerful effect on your life. It can reduce depression, tension and anxiety, and increase a feeling of well being. So be sure to get outside to get your steps in today!http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8113657306215292481Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:04:00 +00002009-04-16T13:15:32.115-07:00WOWEE!! You cannot believe the increase in steps the Hakuna Matata achieved for week 3. They turned in 944929 for week 3, an increase of 633139 from the week before. Needless to say they have won the fantastic prize for week 3's contest. Keep in mind that 32 out of 58 teams improved their steps from the week before so ALL must be congratulated. When asked how their team achieved such an http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-25-april-16_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-3955659797433054166Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:13:00 +00002009-04-15T11:25:08.696-07:00It was so beautiful today that I went for a 1 mile walk across campus at lunch.Now I'm energized for the afternoon. Did you know that because walking improves circulation and increases oxygen delivery, while reducing depression and anxiety-known energy zappers, it makes us feel more upbeat and energized?Today in Maui lets browse through the Lahaina storefronts. Lahaina was a thriving whaling porthttp://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-24-april-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-47986310238456421Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-04-14T06:55:13.859-07:00Today we are in Maui! There are 81 beaches to visit so get your walking shoes and swimsuits on!! Did you know that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease significantly as well as improve your cholesterol profile and reduce your risk of diabetes? Walking also helps increase bone mineral content and helps prevent osteoporosis.http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-23-april-14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8642137142945065652Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:43:00 +00002009-04-13T08:48:16.088-07:00Today is our last day in Lanai. Tomorrow we will head for the beaches of beautiful Maui. Remember to get week 3 steps in by Wed. so we can award the most improved from the week before. Mark your calenders for the Luau on Thursday May 7th. It will be held in the University rooms at the PSC from 2-3:30.http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/week-4-day-22-april-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8769480674025166949Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:08:00 +00002009-04-09T06:43:41.582-07:00Have we all made it to the Island of Lanai? Temperature is 80 and sunny, just like here....NOT! However we can't complain too much, it is sunny here and a good day for walking. In Lanai we should check out the Munro Trail and see the beautiful views. Also we need to explore Shipwreck Beach.AND, what we've all been waiting for...drum roll please...ROCHAMBEAU has won this weeks prize for most stepshttp://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-18-april-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8259060157382646180Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:49:00 +00002009-04-08T06:19:27.465-07:00The Beach Babes were the winners of last weeks contest. (Random drawing from all teams that registered 1st weeks steps.) Congratulations! Don't they look like they're having fun? I hope we're all having fun. Totals are still coming in for week 2, the winner of week 2 will be announced tomorrow. Teams are really doing well keeping their momentum going. Lets see your teams walking in your new http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-17-april-8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-3406073681966787148Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-04-07T07:33:26.099-07:00This is our last day on Kauai. After hiking and exploring take some time to relax and watch the beautiful sunset. Tomorrow we start a new adventure on the Island of Lanai. Remember to get your team totals in for week 2 by the end of the day on Wed. Today should be a fairly good day in Wisconsin to get in a good invigorating walk. Are you still feeling motivated? Anyone have any hints to give us http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-16-april-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-492652919337819200Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-04-06T06:42:24.141-07:00Can you believe we are starting week 3?! We will still be in Kauai for two more days so try to get some sight seeing in. I'm thinking we should go to the Kilauea Lighthouse today.Remember to get your week 2 totals in by Wed. The winner this time will be the team with the most steps this week! Those teams that have not given totals for week 1 can still do so. Remember the graph won't be accurate http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/week-3-day-13-april-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-6424839868565615358Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:11:00 +00002009-04-03T07:47:21.149-07:00Good morning everyone! Remember t-shirt pick up is today, PSC, 11-1, Heritage Hall. One member of a team should come pick up the entire teams t-shirts. They are beautiful! Today we remain in Kauai. There are so many interesting places to see. I think we should hike the Waimea Canyon (the Grand Canyon of the Pacific) today. That will get our steps in. Remember to keep walking all weekend because http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-12-april-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8056036572728390485Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:52:00 +00002009-04-02T07:53:46.310-07:00The Beach Babes have won the first weeks prize. They were drawn randomly from all of the teams that submitted their first weeks totals. Congratulations!http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/winner-first-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-2169614026470283544Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:08:00 +00002009-04-03T07:46:32.301-07:00Just remember "April showers bring May flowers!" This might be another Wisconsin Day to find things to do indoors. From the 1st weeks totals it is obvious that you are finding places to walk, your commitment to better health is impressive. In the TH yesterday Drs. Oz and Roizen quoted a recent study that found "a mere 20 minutes of exercise helped to counter faltering memories in people older http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-11-april-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-8219234637630368112Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:48:00 +00002009-04-01T13:56:49.739-07:00T-shirts are in! Your Captains will be getting them for you on Friday so be patient!! Also the graph part of the total steps per team is not quite right yet, there are a few bugs to work out! Another reminder: when captains enter the team total for the week be sure you only enter once, it really did register you!! We will let you know tomorrow who wins a prize after all steps are in. Keep on http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/04/day-10-april-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738430874248715934.post-7561136539362095014Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:57:00 +00002009-03-31T07:26:56.973-07:00Another rainy day in Wisconsin, guess we'll have to walk inside or find some stairs to go up and down! Beautiful in Hawaii though. How are you going to spend your last days in Ohau? We could hike to the Makapuu Lighthouse on the south Shore. Then we should eat at a Luau and watch some traditional hula. You might try "Poi," a traditional Hawaiian food. Poi is made from Taro root which is peeled, http://www.uwplatt.edu/stuhlthsvcs/steps/2009/03/day-9-march-31.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean)0