(For Chamber Staff:)
Add the NOACC TV Video Player to your chamber's website.
Copy and paste the graphic above and link it to http://www.noacc.org/video/index.html.
Contact the NOACC Office if you or your webmaster needs help. We'll be adding videos from chamber events and testimonials in the future.
(For Chamber Members:)
Wellness Council of Northeast Ohio can help with New Year's goals:
Tobacco Policy for Ohio Companies
Click these links for samples of two tobacco policies to help companies that would like to create or adopt something similar:
Ohio Tobacco Policy or Chapter 3 Tobacco Policy
Ten Tips from the Wellness Council
1. Avoid dieting during the holidays. Set a goal of trying to
maintain your present weight. That way, you have a realistic goal. You allow
yourself to indulge here and there, but you don't go over the edge.
2. Pace, don't race. Pay attention to how quickly
you eat and exactly what you eat and drink. Savor the flavor by eating slowly
and choosing your food carefully. Live in the moment and enjoy the present.
3. Remember that alcohol and beverages are packed with calories.
Choose light beer and wine over mixed drinks. A holiday-sized mixed drink can
have as many as 500 calories or more. If you drink these beverages, don't
forget to add the calories you drink into your daily calorie intake.
4. Offer to bring a favorite low-calorie dish to holiday parties.
This way you know there will be at least one "safe" item available.
Stand far away from buffets so you're not tempted to nibble constantly. Focus
on the people and event rather than the food.
5. Continue to get in regular exercise at least 30 minutes each day.
Exercise will help keep extra calories away, but it also can reduce the stress
of social events and family get-togethers.
6. Don't go to a party or event on an empty stomach. Before
going out, snack on protein, like chicken or cottage cheese. Protein satisfies
and helps you eat less. Some people have the idea that if they skip lunch, or
don't eat all day, they can eat more later. Skipping meals means you're hungry,
and your chances of overeating later are much higher.
7. Keep an eye on your portion sizes. In the heat of
celebration, portion sizes can be excessive. Instead of eating a large amount
of food, try to eat a large variety of foods. Focus on eating vegetables first.
8. Don't let a hectic holiday schedule force you to eat fast food. Prepare and freeze several quick, healthy meals. That way, you have an option
other than high-fat, fast-food meals. Never leave your house without baggies of
fresh vegetables or a piece of fruit.
9. Use low-calorie and fat-free sauces/dressings. Pack the table
with flavorful vegetable dishes using salsa for dipping or seasonings for
flavor. Try making reduced-fat versions of your family's favorite
traditional dishes.
10. Make decisions about what you're going to eat before you are in front of
the food. Weight management is all about moderation and making
healthy decisions. Eat only what you love and so every calorie you eat
will be enjoyed. Stop eating before you are full and don't allow
yourself to get too hungry.
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Managing your HSA can be an overwhelming experience.
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For complete information on this easy-to-use and helpful guide. NOACC Chamber Members and Agents can purchase this $25 kit at a discount.
2008 Ohio BWC Safety Congress & Expo
April 1 - 3, 2008 at the
Columbus Convention Center
Registration is free and will be available at ohiobwc.com
beginning January 1, 2008.
Employers are encouraged to register via the web site,
although they may also register via phone, fax or mail.
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