Hi Everyone! Thanks to many of you, we had a very successful Heart Month! We raised over $2700 for the American Heart Association with McKinley’s corporate match of $1000!! Thanks to all who participated in Monday Jean Day and National Wear Red Day. Your efforts in raising awareness and financial contributions are making a difference! Acrisure sent out an article during Heart Month about the connection between our heart and brain. I wanted to share part of it with…
Good Morning Everyone! Today is the last day of the cardio challenge! Get your final minutes in today and then get ready to PLANK!! The second 60 day challenge is a Plank Challenge and this is how it will work. You will have the opportunity to team up with one other person. You and your teammate will have 60 days to strengthen your body to hold the plank position for as long as you possibly can. On May 5th, 2014…
Good Afternoon McKinley! Andrew, Scarlett, Janell and Drew are team building with a tough workout at Nantucket Cove! As you can see, it all starts with the proper shoes:). Many of you have heard me say a time or two how important it is to invest the right pair of athletic shoes based on the activity you do. For example, there is a difference between a running shoe and a cross training shoe. If your primary activity is running, you’ll…
Do you ever get the late night munchies? Sometimes you want to eat something because you’re bored and other times you want to eat something because you really are hungry. Below are 12 healthy snacks options you could eat before bed. Keep in mind, if you are going to indulge in one of these healthy snacks, allow yourself one hour before going to bed so you have plenty of time to digest 🙂. 1. Veggies and 1/3 cup of…
Hi Everyone!! Anyone interested in wearing jeans to work?! Here’s your chance! Team McKinley will be participating in the Heart Walk this year put on by the American Heart Association. The walk will take place on May 10th 2014 but we will be fundraising for the walk during American Heart month which is February!! How can you participate? 1. You can donate money to wear jeans every Monday for the month of February: ~ $10 for 1 Monday or…
Hi Everyone! This is the beginning of week 3 for the Challenges!! There are 9 teams participating in the Biggest Loser Challenge and 8 teams participating in the Cardio Challenge. Team MI6 made me aware of their cardio minutes yesterday…2382 minutes!!!! Who is team MI6? Our very own Founder, Ambassador Weiser and our CEO, Albert M. Berriz along with Trey Caswell, Ken Polsinelli and Nina Szegda! They are committed to their cardio minutes J. So are you, right?!?! I…