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Rock Steady
Rock Steady is a new group of M. D. Anderson employees who meet monthly to support and educate one another on weight management issues.
Group Goals
The goals of Rock Steady include support, education, recognition, accountability, health and well being, and celebration of achievements.
Monthly Meetings
During the meetings, individuals will have the optional opportunity to assess several health parameters. Body weight and waist measurement can be taken and recorded by the wellness staff if desired. Body fat testing will be available four times a year*. We will have a 15-minute presentation by a speaker, a question and answer period, testimonials from employees and new product displays and samples.
Rock Steady Prizes!
Recognition badge pins will be presented as they are earned. Each individual will determine her own maintenance weight. Once this weight has been maintained for 3 months (or longer if the individual prefers) the individual will receive a Rock Steady pin. An individual’s weight needs to be within 2% of her goal for 3 months. The first maintenance pins will be presented at our April meeting. Badge pins will also be presented for a 10%, 20% or 30% weight loss!
*Body fat testing and waist circumference assessments are available at the Employee Health and Well-Being office, located at TMC 1.1300. Please call 5-WELL to make your appointment with a wellness coach.
2007 Rock Steady Calendar
All classes meet from Noon - 1:00 PM
January 9
CPB 8, Room 4
Goal Setting
WOW Cart
Body Fat Testing
February 13
CPB 8, Telehealth Classroom
Over the Counter Weight Loss Medications
WOW Cart
March 13
CPB 8, Room 5
Mindless Eating
April 10
R11.1663, E/F
Food Labels
Body Fat Testing
May 8
ACB 2.1049
Place...of Wellness Kitchen
Recipe Collection & Lunch
* *Must RSVP to bewell@mdanderson.org**
June 12
R11.1671, Rooms C/D
21 Ways to Manage Everyday Stress
July 10
ACB 1.2325 A/B
Women on Weights
Body Fat Testing
August 14
R11.1663 E/F
FITTing In Fitness
September 11
ACB 1.2325 A/B
Behavior Change—KISS “Keep It Simple Success Factors”
October 9
R11.1663 E/F
How to Lose Those Holiday Blues and Feel Good Inside and Out!
Body Fat Testing
November 13
R11.1663, E/F
TBD
December 11
R11.1663, E/F
Resources for Employee Health & Well-being
Employee Accident Report (pdf)
Report needlesticks to 713-604-OUCH (6824)
Contact a wellness coach at
713-745-WELL (9355) or
askacoach@mdanderson.org