Kim’s WondrStory
My proudest moment was […] when my 17 year-old son looked at me and said, ‘Mama, I’m proud of you.’ Kim, Wondr participant How did you feel about your body and health before starting Wondr? Frustrated with how clothes fit. I thought I was relatively healthy, but I feel better now. When I started this […]
Making Employee Engagement Easy
It seems that everyone is looking for the magic bullet to make their wellness program engaging. Everywhere you look, there are articles about trying different reward structures…or ensuring you have executive buy-in…or adding more bells and whistles to your program…or, well, you-name-it. But one thing that’s often overlooked is the sheer fact that you need […]
Making Health a Habit
It’s been wonderful to learn skill-power, instead of relying on willpower. Alisha S., Wondr participant How did you feel about your body and health before starting Wondr? I really didn’t understand my body before Wondr. It was frustrating to me to yo-yo up and down with my weight despite counting calories, taking supplements, and trying […]
My Favorite Books on Wellbeing
Are you looking for some good books this summer? Need a good read to help meet a Vital Need? Look no further. Here’s my shortlist of favorites on all things wellbeing. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown A motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living, rather than just the average self-help book, with this […]
Rhonda’s WondrStory
Now I never fear tomorrow. Rhonda S., Wondr participant What did life look like before you started Wondr? After I retired in June 2018, I was at 301 pounds and very unhappy! I struggled before starting my journey, especially after losing my husband at the age of 45 from a stroke. I never expected to […]
Katie’s WondrStory
Wondr taught me how to have a healthy relationship with food. Katie, Wondr participant Why did you sign up for Wondr? Like many participants, the Wondr program was offered to me through my employer. I remember seeing the posting come through my email and I applied on a complete and total whim. Sure, I wasn’t […]
Eating to Fuel
I used to eat to get full, now I eat to fuel. Ashley M., Wondr participant Tell us about your starting point. Last April, I hit rock bottom. I had given up. I’d tried it all. It had been a year and a half since my little girl was born and about a year since […]
How to Stay Motivated at Home
It’s not easy to ignore the uncertainty in the world right now. We’re staying home, we’re washing our hands, and we’re sanitizing everything that crosses our front doors. The temptation to give into old habits to help cope with states of extreme stress can be overwhelming, especially when you have to stay home a lot […]
Time to get pumped up
While it might not seem like it right now, you can use this time of uncertainty to your advantage. Think about it: No social commitments—work dinners, lunch dates, and evening sports practice—mean you now have the time to commit to focusing on your health and weight loss goals. And even if your household is a […]
Strengthen Your Immune System
Chances are, you’ve probably heard the words “social,” “distancing,” and “novel” a lot more than usual lately. (And unfortunately, no, that last one isn’t referring to a book… Although more than a few of us want to “book” the next flight off planet Earth with everything going on.) It’s also pretty probable you’ve heard the […]