X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Carol’s Blog Spot’ Category

Creating a Culture of Health in the Workplace

By Carol Nave on April 24th, 2012

Whether you’ve ever stopped to think about it or not, your workplace has a distinct culture.  The people who study these issues say that corporate culture is the one element that matters most (when it comes to high performing organizations):  the nature of relationships within the organization – the way people act toward each other, [...]

Healthy Recipe Makeover Contest At Work

By Carol Nave on February 15th, 2012

  You can get your employees interested in healthy cooking and healthy eating by holding an inter-office recipe makeover contest.  It’s lots of fun, and can teach employees new skills such as reading nutritional labels, healthy substitutes for typical foods, and basic healthy cooking techniques.  Here are some ideas of how to get started: 1.  [...]

Healthy Eating in the Workplace

By Carol Nave on February 15th, 2012

Even though the way we eat has an unfathomable impact on our weight and consequently our health, I guarantee that none of your employees set out in the morning to sabotage their opportunities for a healthy life.  There is no question that obesity, which leads to increased illness and disease is on the rise.  Americans [...]

How to Create an Evidence Based Worksite Wellness Program – The Easy Way!

By Carol Nave on July 1st, 2011

If you really want to show that your worksite wellness program provides a genuine return-on-investment, you have to do more than throw health and fitness activities at your employees.  You need a plan, and you need to measure results. But if you’re just getting started, that kind of data gathering can seem overwhelming.  Navigating the [...]

Recipe Contest Makeover Winner!

By Carol Nave on June 15th, 2011

Congratulations to Merle Granek, winner of the May 2011 Recipe Makeover Contest.  Merle used her imagination and good sense to create an easy and delicious recipe that your family will love.  And without any of the guilt!  Enjoy.     Merle’s Stuffed Portobello with Veal Florentine   Ingredients: 4 portobello mushrooms 1 lb. lean ground [...]