I was one of those employees who inquired about the Weight Management program around this time last year. My worksite's HPC (Dee Dee Strimel) directed me to the right sources. It took a while, but I finally completed all the steps. It took me until late last year to do it, partially due to time constraints and partially due to my reluctance to deal with my health issues head-on. I just want you to . . . view full story

Our school held a "Biggest Loser" contest for all teachers and staff. The winner was Robert Demary with losing 26.5 pounds over an 8 week period which is a wopping 13.25 pounds per week average! . . . view full story

I joined the PEIA Weight Management Program at the end of October 2008. I have lost 30 pounds and many, many inches. I work out at the Petersburg Women’s Wellness Center at least 4 days per week and walk other days at the track. I have fibromyalgia and have noticed that the consistent exercise has lessened the stiffness and pain associated with this disease. I had blood work done in March and my . . . view full story

Shannon Carnes, Secretary III, Webmaster Coordinator from RESA VII has lost a total of 33.8 pounds over the past 5 months! Shannon states that “the Pathways to Wellness Programs offered at RESA VII encouraged me to begin living a healthier lifestyle. I particularly was motivated by the Stepping Stones program and Chug-A-Jug. I am now participating in other programs at the YMCA and Weight Watchers, . . . view full story

The Lincoln County Board of Education Central Office location started the Stepping Stones Program on March 18, 2007 with 38 participants. I held a healthy lunch provided by Subway and issued the pedometers and explained the program. Out of the 38 participants 14 were bus drivers. This was a big inspiration on the rest of the employees seeing the drives at lunch walk around the track. Several . . . view full story

I became an employee of the WV Department of Environmental Protection on April 17, 1995. This was my first State job and I was not aware of all the different benefits available to State employees. Since graduating school in 1979 I had always worked in the private sector. Nothing in the private sector compares to the benefits that the State has to offer. I used to be one of those types who never . . . view full story

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