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New weight loss motivation came today.... in the form of my work health plan... I work for a huge company and they are self insured with great benefits and I am thankful I have access to them but the changes being instituted this year are a little hard to swallow. We are being reduced from 2 plan options (previously 3) to one with different contribution levels based on your wellness screening results. My biggest issue is I always pay for the higher insurance plan. Lower co-pays and out of pocket deductibles and co-insurance and such. This year we only have one option: Insurance or no insurance. With us planning to have a baby in the next year, that out of pocket max was really important to me. So for the contribution levels... for each part where we meet the company's requirements we get a wellness point. Each wellness point equates to about $10 less biweekly that we have to pay for our coverage. If we (hubbs and I) test negative for tobacco (yes that means a blood test) then we get 2 points, then for each of the other categories if I meet the requirements we get a point a piece. Those categories measurements are: BMI of less than 29.9, blood pressure of less than 140/90, LDL level of 160 or less, and completion of an online health risk assessment. HRA is complete, 1pt. Blood pressure and cholesterol are no problem for me.... 2 more points. I only smoke occasionally and only when alcohol is involved. I had a cigarette while I was in Florida but couldn't tell you when the last time was before that. I should be just fine for my test: another 1pt. I am concerned with hubs meeting the tobacco requirement, or subsequent cessation program that will be required to get that point and me meeting the BMI requirement. My BMI as of now is 30.1 so not too far from where it needs to be but that is based on my scale. I am now setting out to lose 5-6 pounds before 3/3/14 when my screening is.
I power walked with *dragged* my coworker around the block again today. I remembered to bring my good shoes and with them my Nike +. We did 1.18 miles in 21.25 minutes. Approximately 155 calories burned but according to what, I am not sure. If I entered my information in my profile it would have been several years ago when I first got this thing. Pretty proud that I have stuck with the walking for 2 days in a row. I am hoping this is the beginning of getting back on track.
Wish me luck! Have a great day!
Diet Calendar Entry for 19 February 2014:
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1623 kcal
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Fat: 91.38g | Prot: 90.73g | Carb: 115.46g.
Breakfast: Steak (Lean Only Eaten), Roasted Potato, Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Scrambled Egg (Whole, Cooked). Lunch: Buttermilk Blue Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Diamond of California Chopped Walnuts, Whole Foods Market Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries, Souper Salad Turkey (Cubed). Dinner: Daisy Light Sour Cream, 365 Medium Cheddar Cheese, field to family pollo asado. Snacks/Other: Synergy Guava Goddess Kombucha, Blue Diamond Almond Nut-Thins - Cheddar Cheese Nut & Rice Cracker Snacks, Kiwi Fruit, Gala Apples. more...
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Sounds like a great incentive to get healthier! Hoping you reach your goals successfully.
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Interesting approach on the part of your employer! Glad to hear that your stats are already in line to save you a good bit of money. Good luck conquering that BMI. Reminds me that I have to make an appointment with my primary doc so that I can complete my own HRA- $100 back from my health plan after I do that!
19 Feb 14 by member: gnat824
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Our company has that too, it's a great incentive. Sucks I have my hubby's insurance, which does not offer it ! But their coverage is about the same and cheaper for us, so in the long run, it's ok.
19 Feb 14 by member: erwinwarrior83
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19 Feb 14 by member: rthunder032
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