December 2017: Table of Contents Move for Life Campaign 2018 Fit Crawl - Registration Open Articles of Interest Hydrate For Life Campaign a Success 2018 Kick-off Meeting - 1/17 at 10am - All Welcome! Other Local Events

Move for Life Campaign Kick-Off

WEforum is kicking off its “Move for Life” campaign this month with our 2018 Fit Crawl. This is a fun way to get moving, try new classes and keep up with that New Year’s resolution.     But our campaign is not simply about promoting the February 3 rd  Fit Crawl.  WEforum is dedicated to helping all members of our community to improve their health status and decrease the incidence of chronic diseases. A key part of this effort is to get your body moving. And there is new evidence that moving significantly improves life expectancy.  Two new studies demonstrate that the most active women had a 60-70% decline in mortality. However, do not despair if crossfit and boot camp classes are not your thing! The study also shows that all physical activity counts towards improving health status—from walking to pushing the vacuum around.   You’ll be hearing more about Move For Life topics in the future. For now, know that every step counts towards your improved health!

REGISTER FOR FIT CRAWL 2018

WEforum Wants to Know: 

What.... 5 Vegetables are Healthier Cooked

How... Mega-Farms Reap Billions from Taxpayers in Farm Subsidies

Short on time, but want to maximize the nutritional benefits of your veggies? This article gives you some quick tips on what to cook to fully leverage the health benefits from the produce aisle. Boost nutrition with these tips. Farming operations directly received more than $14 billion in taxpayer-funded commodity subsidies in 2015 and 2016. The majority of this money (your tax dollars) went to support corn and soybeans--two of the main ingredients of processed foods that contribute significantly to the obesity and chronic disease epidemic in the United States.  Click Here for the short article.

Hydrate for Life "WE Go Green" Campaign a Success

We are thrilled to announce the WE GO GREEN "Hydrate for Life" : ONE BOUGHT = ONE DONATED bottle distribution to our charitable partners is under way! Thanks to your generous support 400 bottles will be donated to five local organizations to help promote health and wellness education to the community members they serve including: Horizons , The Community YMCA of Red Bank, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties , The Source at Red Bank Regional High School , and Monmouth Medical Center's Cancer Support Community . WEforum partnered with these charitable organizations to help promote the dual message of educating community members on the environmental impact of disposable plastic bottles and the health benefits of drinking more water instead of sugary drinks. Read more about the recipients of the donated bottles and our local business partners for the kick-off campaign.

2018 Kick-Off Meeting Wednesday January 17th Navesink Wellness Center  - 16 Carton Street 2nd fl., Rumson Meeting : 10:00am WEtalk:  10:45 am Topic: Living Better with Less: Simple Steps to a Healthier Home If you want to learn more about WEforum or get involved, drop us a note HERE .

Mark your calendars for WEforum's official kick-off meeting on January 17th at Navesink Wellness Center in Rumson.  WEforum is excited to have special guest Clare Broderick, founder of Greener Cleaner LIVING , on hand to empower people to create eco-healthy homes and lifestyles with simple steps and tips for living better with less. Greener Cleaners LIVING's mission is to help people bridge the gap in understanding the relationship between our health & our homes. Once we do, we all can live a whole lot better & healthier - saving money, time & resources.  With these lifestyle and household tips, you'll save money and time, and benefit your well-being and health!

Save The Date WEforum Health & Wellness Conference Fall 2018

Holidays typically get us all in a tisy especially those who are sensory sensitive. We are left with remnants of a hard fought battle. Lets deconstruct that zone and examine strategies and ways to navigate. Please join us. Wednesday, January 10th at 10:00am The Scoble Home, 9 Sugar Maple Lane, Rumson RSVP/Questions, click here to contact the host. WEsupport is a Support Group for mothers navigating their child's ADHD and other sensory integration related disorders.

Other Local Events of Interest: Free Meditation courtesy of OhanaLa ( www.OhanaLa.com ) - As things get hectic during the holidays, find time to meditate and soak in the benefits of transitioning through the holiday season. Classes are always free and open to all. Details below:        Wednesday, December 27th, 11:00am - 12:00 - Meditation for Coping with Grief,              Stephy's Place, 210 Front Street Red Bank. Stephy's Place       Thursday, December 28th , 7:00pm - Healing Point Acupuncture , 740 River Road, Fair Haven.           Call to reserve a spot:  732-758-1234.       Every Sunday - 5:15 pm Guided Meditation with added Full Moon and Yoga Nidra (once per            month closest to Full Moon)— Synergy Yoga , Fair Haven . SynergyHotYoga Girls Matter - A Unique Fitness and Mindfulness Program for Teen Girls. Specifically designed to develop healthy lifestyle habits, promote positive body awareness and introduce safe outlets for daily stressors in an encouraging environment. 4 week sessions/2x weekly - Monday is Fitness and Wednesday is Mindfulness. Winter Session begins January 22, 2018. Reserve your spot today or to learn more:  www.fuelfitnessnj.com or 732.939.1883.

When you educate a woman, she empowers her family, and together WE can evolve a community.

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