Feel Good Friday: The Office star surprises fans by MARRYING THEM via Zoom!

The cast of “The Office” created the virtual wedding one couple will never forget.

“Office” alum John Krasinski‘s latest guests on web series “Some Good News” included a Maryland couple, identified only as John and Susan, “whose wedding proposal was oddly familiar”: As avid fans of the long-running NBC comedy, John proposed to Susan at a gas station, just like Krasinski’s character Jim Halpert.

“And then he got down on one knee,” Susan remembered, “and he was like, ‘Just like Jim, I can’t wait any longer.'”

“C’mon now!” Krasinski said with his hands raised. “That’s the stuff, John. That’s the that sweet, sweet stuff… Congratulations, guys. You now have proved that that proposal works 100% of the time now.” 

Krasinski said he got ordained in order to marry the couple and brought their parents and best friends into the video chat. The actor then introduced Jenna Fischer, the woman who portrayed his onscreen love, Pam Beesly.

“Here’s all I’m gonna say: One day, your kids are going to assume that their parents are soulmates. And in your case, they will be right,” Fischer said, referencing a line her character once uttered. 

Zac Brown performed a song, in lieu of a walk down the aisle, and then Krasinski led the couple through their vows.

He had an ending worked up that would make the world’s best boss Michael Scott proud, too. Krasinski said he needed some of his “family” present for the party and brought in his former castmates of the sitcom.

In videos shot from their individual homes, the actors performed their original dance moves from the wedding episode, including Dwight accidentally kicking a bridesmaid in the face (played this time by Wilson’s wife) and Kevin wearing tissue boxes on his feet instead of dress shoes. 

“It is your wedding,” read a sign Kinsey held up, showing off another Easter egg for “Office” fans. 

Check out the video HERE!

Sources: USAtoday.com, YouTube.com

Fartleks Make You Faster!

A funny named training method makes exercise more fun!  A fartlek is a Swedish word that means “speed play.”  This method of training is a way for you to find your next gear in running speed or it can be applied to other types of training.  With a fartlek, you engage in random speed training that is playful so it doesn’t feel like work.   Basically, you trick yourself into getting faster.  Ready to give it a running try?

The workout:

WARM UP:  10 minutes of easy running

DYNAMIC WARM UP:  30 seconds each of high knees, butt kicks, forward lunges with a kick and leg swings

4 x 20-second strides with a 40 second recovery

WORKOUT: 10 to 20 total minutes of unstructured fartlek.  Randomly pick up your pace for whatever distance you feel like.  Maybe run faster to the next street sign or count off 7 mailboxes.

You can scale this workout up or down to match your fitness level.  Have fun!

You can win BIG in 2020!

Don’t miss our on this brand new challenge.  N Good Health participants that complete all four of their N Good Health 4 steps by July 15, 2020 will be entered to win over 30 prizes. There will be 30 winners!

Complete all four steps by July 15 to win one of these amazing prizes:

  1. Free health insurance winners for 2021(five winners)
  2. $910 in cash winners (10 winners)
  3. Pick a prize (15 winners):
  1. Hot air balloon ride for two
  2. Free lunch every payday
  3. Monthly Green Bean delivery (up to $35 per month)
  4. YMCA family membership
  5. Bike to Beat Cancer Family Ride
  6. Festival of Tree and Lights Family Tickets
  7. Ticket on the Town
    • Enjoy seats at these sporting events:
      • Churchill Downs racing
      • Louisville Bats
      • Louisville City FC

*Some prizes are based on availability.

Questions? Contact N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 or submit an N Good Health Service Request.

If it is unreasonably difficult or inadvisable due to a medical condition for you to complete the 4 steps to earn wellness credits, you may complete a medical exclusion form in order to qualify for them. Call N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 for the form or answers to any questions.

MOSSA Core

This workout is a 25 minute total body workout that uses both dynamic & basic movements to deliver an intense routine.  You can do this at home & it is designed for fitness levels from beginner to intermediate- there is something for everyone! Each movement is shown in the video for optimal technique and for those that want to modify any movement.  The consistent movements will get your heart pumping and focusing on all major muscle groups. 

CLICK HERE to begin your workout!

Please feel free to contact Chris, Y@Work Director at Watterson Towers with any questions, 502-272-5920.

What’s Good Wednesday!

Who doesn’t love a good work-from-home story? Earlier this month, Fox 13 meteorologist Paul Dellegatto was presenting the weather forecast from home when his Golden Retriever, Brody, kept accidentally bumping the computer. So Dellegatto let Brody sit on his lap during his broadcast and cuteness ensued.

But the Golden Retriever couldn’t sit still for long. Body then jumped off Delgatto’s lap and walked towards the window where his cameraman, Craig, was filing the weather segment from his porch. This confused poor Brody who probably doesn’t understand social distancing.

“Don’t take this the wrong way, Paul, but this is amazing,” the show’s anchor told the embarrassed weatherman.

CLICK HERE to watch the adorable Brody & his antics. 🙂

Sources: YouTube, FOX 13 News – Tampa Bay, Upworthy.com

Discounted Fitness Devices

Get ready to track your steps for the Summer Steps Challenge (June 8 to July 13) with a new fitness device.  Get the latest in smart technology offering GPS, heart rate, smart phone notifications and more at discounts up to 40% off retail. 

To find your deal, log in to NGoodHealth.com, click on “Get Your Fitness Device” and then follow the steps to begin shopping for your new Garmin or Fitbit device.  

Be sure to sync your device to your N Good Health account so you can monitor your progress and receive one point for each day you complete 7500 steps or more. 

Daily Fitness Options from N Good Health Partners

Great news!  Our two Y @ Work locations, local YMCAs and Norton Sports Performance are planning to open their doors on June 1st.  Planet Fitness has not yet announced their open date at this time. Please know that when gyms do open back up- that safety guidelines and restrictions will be in place and things will be different – but the good news is that you will be able to add some gym time back into your routine!

In the meantime, while fitness centers are still closed & many parks are closed – or at least have social distancing rules in place- let’s not allow these to be excuses to not exercise.  N Good Health is sharing daily workouts brought to you by partners like the YMCA of Greater Louisville, Planet Fitness and Norton Sports Health so you can stay active.  These workouts require no equipment or use items that you likely already have accessible like a chair, couch, towel, etc.  Each day offers a different type of workout like yoga, body weight boot camp, cardio, mixed martial arts and strength training that can be done in a small space at home or work.  Appropriate for all fitness levels with modifications offered in case needed.  Visit the N Good Health blog to scroll through the offerings. 

Here are some other ideas to incorporate more activity into your day:

  • Dance!  Put on your favorite tunes and have your own dance party at home
  • Walk your dog or volunteer at a shelter to give a dog in need a nice walk
  • Schedule a pre- or post-dinner walk around the neighborhood with family or a friend
  • After loading groceries into the car, walk the cart back into the store rather than leave it in the corral in the parking lot
  • Ride a bicycle to run an errand or just to enjoy the outdoors
  • Pick up a coffee/tea and rather than sit-n-sip, take your drink on a walk
  • Perform exercises, ride a stationary bike or be on a treadmill while watching tv or listening to a podcast
  • Spend time in nature – set your sights on new sites and aim to hike a trail you’ve never been on each week
  • Volunteer in active ways – participate in community clean ups, run errands for the elderly or help at the local food bank

Remember- the more active you are on a daily basis, the more your life and well-being will improve.  Live your best life by moving more. 

Why Focus on Fiber?

Plant-based eating is becoming more and more popular and for good reason. A plant-based diet is significantly higher in a key nutrient, fiber. Naturally lowering blood sugar, cutting down bad cholesterol and preventing colon cancer are only a few of fiber’s super powers. Because fiber is resistant to the action of digestive enzymes, it’s not actually absorbed by the body. So all of fiber’s magic happens right there in the gut. Even without going 100% plant based, there are plenty of ways to increase your fiber intake by including more fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains in your diet.  

So, how much fiber do we need? Adult females should aim for 25-30g per day and adult males should aim for 35-40g per day.

Here is what a typical day might look like:

Breakfast: One slice of whole wheat toast (1.5g) topped with peanut butter and half of a sliced banana (1.5g)

Snack: 24 almonds (3.3g) mixed with ¼ cup raisins (1.5g)

Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich on 2 slices whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato (5g) and an orange (3.1g fiber)

Snack: Greek yogurt mixed with ½ cup blueberries (2g fiber)

Dinner: Grilled fish served with a romaine lettuce salad with shredded carrots (2.6g), a ½ cup cooked spinach (2.1g) and ½ cup lentils (7.5g)

Snack: 3 cups popped popcorn (3.5g)

See? Increasing your fiber intake doesn’t have to be difficult OR tasteless!

Emotional Support At Your Fingertips

In times of high stress, it may feel unnatural to slow down during crisis mode; remember how important it is to take care of YOU & that you have options during this time.

Employee Emotional Support Team: Employees have access to an emotional support line through a multidisciplinary Employee Emotional Support Team. Employees can call 502-446-5610 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak to a support team member, who can help employees process emotions and offer coping tools during this crisis.

EAP: You can see a counselor via computer or electronic device through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) TeleBehavioral Health service, administered by Wayne Corp. The program is completely confidential, call your EAP at (502) 451-8262. N Good Health also partners with Wayne Corp. to offer healthy action points for visits to support your well-being as part of Staying Balanced with EAP. You can earn 30 points per visit (up to 100 points) towards step 4 when you make an appointment with EAP. For more information, visit WayneCorp.com

Chaplain Support: You can reach the chaplain support line 24/7 by calling 502-629-8000.

Inspirational Texts: In partnership with Norton University, N Good Health and Pastoral Care, the Employee Emotional Support Team also launched a text program to bring inspirational and supportive messages straight to your phone. Text “inspire” to 502-237-1358 to start.

Maybe you’re coping just fine; if that’s the case, awesome! Keep in mind; that may not be the case for your peers. At this time, it is more important than ever to lift up our coworkers and send meaningful recognition their way. Resist the urge to complete one task and immediately move on to the next. Taking a 30-second pause to say “thank you” or “great work” can provide a huge boost to your strained co-workers. Taking the time to properly support one another empowers all of us to dig deeper and keep pushing further than we otherwise could have.

N-Recognition of You: We often can forget the words that were said, but remember the feelings that resulted. When you recognize someone for a job well done, solidify it in their memory by sending an N-card. Check out the N Recognition of You page on Nsite and find the right card to say thanks, congratulate or provide a much-needed boost. You never know when a simple “thank you” could make someone’s day.

Summer Steps Showdown is coming back!

The Summer Steps Showdown is right around the corner! The five week challenge will start June 8th and wrap up on July 13th.

Sign-ups will start on May 19th– on that date, you can go to NGoodHealth.com to join your facility’s team.

Participating facilities:

  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital
  • Norton Children’s Hospital/NCMC
  • Norton Hospital
  • Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
  • Norton Cancer Institute
  • Norton Medical Group
  • Watterson Tower
  • System

If your location is not listed, you can join the facility of your choice!

Weekly cash prize drawings!

  • Two participants from each facility will win $25.
  • One participant from the leading facility will win $50!

You must walk at least 7,500 steps each day to be eligible for weekly prizes.

Will your facility hang on to the trophy? The facility team with the highest step average each week will get the traveling trophy and have their photo posted on Nsite. At the end of the challenge, the facility with the highest step average keeps the trophy and the bragging rights.

Earn healthy action points toward completing step 4! 7,500 steps = 1 point for that day.

Discounted fitness devices are available through N Good Health. Visit NGoodHealth.com and click on the “Get Your Fitness Device” button in the left-hand column. You must have a device synced to N Good Health to earn step points.

Questions?
Contact N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 or submit a service request by clicking the N Good Health link under Departments and then “Contact Us.”.