April 25, 2013
Cyndie Amerson†(right) presents Richard Zylks†with a fruit and†vegetable†gift basket for being named NTCC?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for April. To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.†The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a May recipient!†
Here are a few words about Richard's personal wellness plan?
I am honored and somewhat surprised to be named April?s fittest employee.† In December of 2012 I had my 60th†birthday and did little in the way of physical activity outside of some yard work.† At the beginning of the year I decided to make a genuine effort to lose some weight by eating healthier and getting more exercise.† It wasn?t really a New Year?s resolution,† it just seemed like a good time to start. ††I try to limit my daily calorie intake to around 1200 to 1500 calories and I work out for 1 hour every afternoon after work on a treadmill (combination of jogging and brisk walking).† Since January 2nd†(had to wait until New Year?s Day football games were over), I have lost a total of 37 pounds and dropped two pants? sizes.† If I can do this at the age of 60, anyone should be able to make a few simple changes in their lifestyle to be healthier.† Thanks for the recognition, it is greatly appreciated.
