Baptist colleagues go platinum: Jenni Shirey

Jenni Shirey, a human resources representative for Baptist Golden Triangle, is the latest member of the “HumanaVitality platinum” club to share her view of the program with Leader. Below, she explains how HumanaVitality has helped her feel better now than she did 20 years ago.

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I was approached by my director and asked if I would be the wellness coordinator/Vitality Champ for our facility. I had to jump in with both feet at that point.
[/toggle] [toggle title=”What do you like about it?” state=”close”]There are several things that I like about it. I like that it tells you your Vitality Age and then gives you goals to work toward lowering that age. I also like the points system. I like that you get rewarded for making healthy decisions and meeting goals.

[/toggle] [toggle title=”Have you noticed any results (weight lost, improved vitals, etc.) since you started using HumanaVitality?” state=”close”]YES!!! Since beginning with HumanaVitality in April last year, I have lost 23 pounds. At the time I started the program, I didn’t realize I wasn’t feeling the best I could. Once I started with HumanaVitality and exercising, I feel like a new woman. Honestly at 40, I feel better than I did in my 20s. I’m loving it!!!
[/toggle] [toggle title=”Have you bought anything from the Vitality Mall? If so, what?” state=”close”] No, I am saving my points for an iPad mini or iPad. I am 2,500 away from being able to get the iPad mini.[/toggle] [toggle title=”Why should other colleagues use HumanaVitality?” state=”close”] Using HumanaVitality has motivated me to continue on a path to healthy living. I think if employees will give it a try, they will find at least one thing about it that will motivate them, whether it’s trying to reduce their Vitality Age, watching their points increase by meeting their goals and making healthy decisions, or the overall health results they are getting from living healthier, there is something for everyone.[/toggle] [toggle title=”Anything else you want to share about your efforts to improve
your health?” state=”close”] Find something you enjoy doing to be active. If you enjoy it, you will stick with it, and the results will be great.
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