Holiday Habits

Learn tips on how to avoid

the holiday pitfalls of eating
more and gaining unwanted
pounds
Health & Wellness
Our water challenge was a
huge success! Learn how
much was pledged and the
difference it can make!
Upcoming Events
Salad bar potluck,
smoothie days, Genesis
Direct water challenge
Genesis Direct Health Fair
Join us for the First Annual Genesis Direct Health Fair! Each employee can receive a
free health screening on January 16th between 9:00am and 6:00pm. The health
screening will include blood pressure, blood sugar levels and on-site consultations
with an experience health professional.

This service is being brought in by Genesis Direct and being provided by a third
party vendor. No information about your assessment will be
shared with Genesis Direct or your insurance provider. The
purpose of our health and wellness efforts are to prevent
serious illness before they arise by providing services such as
health screening to help educate and inform each employee
of ways to improve their health if needed.

Genesis Direct Has Challenged
You To Drink More Water
Genesis Direct has challenged you to swap
out your high calorie drinks for water for
one month or more. Use our new scale
in the break room and see how much
weight you can loose in just one month
by making this simple change in your
diet. Stop by and see Denisse Vargas
in HR or Laura Miller in Client Services
for a quick lesson on how to use all
the features on the new scale today!


Helps boost your immune system
Makes your skin look younger
Natural remedy for headaches
Relieves fatigue
Increases weight loss
Improves mood
Helps aid in digestion
Improves productivity & brain power
Decreases muscle cramps & pains
Reduces risk of cancer
November 2012 - Issue 1
Here are the results of the pledges
from the water challenge:

Total Drinks Pledged 1,094

Astonishing Numbers
Total Calories Saved 158,031
Grams of Sugar Saved 43,041
Total Pounds of Sugar 94lbs
Amount of Potential Weight Loss 45lbs

Great Job & Keep Up The Good Work!
Want To Stop
Smoking?
Did you know that we have
a free stop smoking program?

Included:
Nicotine patches
Support groups
Reimbursement
for unused
cigarettes

Ask DenisseVargas
In HR about the
program today
We Pay 50% of Your
Gym Membership
Genesis Direct pays for half of
your LA Fitness & Calta Fitness
gym memberships.
(Please see Denisse Vargas in HR for
more information or to sign up)




Making Healthy
Choices During
The Holidays

Here are some simple tips to follow
during the holiday season to avoid
gaining extra unwanted pounds.

Dont arrive on an empty stomach.
Skipping breakfast or lunch may cause you to
overeat and consume more calories than you
would if you had eaten something before
hand. Although you may be tempted to skip
lunch so you can splurge on dessert, dont!
Have a bowl of cereal, vegetable sticks, fresh
fruit, salad, a handful of nuts,
or a small sandwich before you arrive.

Offer to bring a healthy dish.
This strategy not only provides you with a
good menu option but your host will greatly
appreciate the help.

Avoid excess alcohol and snacks.
Save your calories for the main meal.
Alcohol provides many calories and virtually
no nutrients. Try not to sit within arms reach
of tempting snack foods.

Select small portions.
Moderation is the key. Selecting small
portions allows you to control your calorie
intake yet enjoy all the different items
offered. If you really crave a high-calorie
item, go ahead and treat yourself to a small
serving.

Eat slowly.
Take time and enjoy the taste of your meal.
Pace yourself and try to be the last person
to nish each course. Take small bites and
chew slowly. It usually takes about 20
minutes for your brain to get the message
from your stomach that you are full.

Leave the table when you are done!
If you linger at the table, you may be
tempted to continue eating even if you are
not hungry. Stay long enough to enjoy the
meal but leave the table while you are still
ahead of the calorie game. Offer to help with
dishes, clear the table, or take a walk.



Triple Berry Spinach
Smoothie

1 cup orange juice
1 cup frozen blueberries
cup frozen strawberries
cup frozen raspberries
1 1/2 cups loosely packed spinach
Agave syrup (if necessary)
Ice (optional)

Instructions
Add the orange juice, fruit, and spinach to
a blender. Blend on medium-high speed
until the all the spinach is blended and
there is no visible green specks. Add up
to 2 tablespoons of agave syrup if
necessary to sweeten. Add additional ice
cubes for a more icier drink.

Ingredients
2 large avocados
1/4 c. diced red onion
2 T. chopped garlic
1/2 jalapeno (chopped)
2 T. cilantro (chopped)
1 Large Lime (juice only)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
Combine all ingredients
together in large bowl.
Mash together with
potato masher. Stir well
with spoon to combine
all ingredients well.
Serve immediately.
Homemade
Guacamole
Salad Bar Day
Last Friday of the Month
November 30th

Smoothie Day
1st Tuesday of the Month
December 4th

Oatmeal Day
2nd Monday of the Month
December 10th

Fresh Fruit Tuesdays
Fresh fruit provided every
Tuesday for all employees
Back By Popular Demand
The Super Salad Pot Luck

We are excited to announce the return of the
Super Salad Pot Luck. Join us the last Friday of
each month as we provide Genesis employees with
the time, place and foundation for a great salad.

What You Need To Do:
Sign up in the break room to bring a salad topping
Keep an open mind and try new things.

Genesis Direct will provide lettuce, spinach, dressings,
plates, napkins and silverware.

Instead of: Choose:
Chicken wings Shrimp cocktail or plain seafood
Fried chicken strips Sliced lean meat
Creamy dips Salsa
Eggnog Wine spritzer or glass of wine
Piece of cake Fruit salad
Turkey leg Breast of chicken, skinless
Hot buttered rum Sangria
Potato chips with dip Small handful of nuts or plain popcorn
Potato casserole Baked sweet or regular potato
Pecan pie Apple or pumpkin pie
Specialty coffee Articially sweetened hot cocoa
Candy Chocolate covered strawberry
Stufng Wild or brown rice
Help keep off the weight this holiday season by making
these simple choices when attending holiday parties