Posts in Category: I am Healthy UNH!
November 5, 2013
Alumni, Track Coach, Minister What does health mean to you?: To me, health means feeling great emotionally, physically, and spiritually. When I think of the word health I picture someone who is positive, full of energy and has a balanced life (faith, friends, family, work, exercise). I also associate being disease free with being healthy. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I am a minister on campus with a group called Cru, and I am also volunteer track coach. I love both of these roles!... Read More
October 29, 2013
Former Student, AFROTC Cadet Air Force ROTC Year Started at UNH: 2009 What does health mean to you?: To me, health means self-control, which essentially leads to happiness. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I often go on runs around campus at the outdoor track, in College Woods, or at the Hamel Center for Recreation. I play intramural sports, go to Zumba and kick-boxing! How do you stay fit?: I stay fit by working out at least four times a week, which includes my morning Physical Training... Read More
October 23, 2013
Student Year Started at UNH: 2010 What does health mean to you?: Health is a positive lifestyle in mind, body, and spirit. It is overcoming obstacles and tough times and coming out on the other side a changed person. Whether it is going for a ten minute run in between class, going to the gym for an hour every day, running a 5k every weekend, or even skipping out on the cookie at Stillings, every person is different. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I try my absolute best to keep a... Read More
October 18, 2013
Employment Coordinator Human Resources Year Started at UNH:1996 What does health mean to you?: Health means feeling good physically as well as mentally. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I attend Healthy Returns, participate in the Wellness Connection program, go at least twice a week to the UNH Employee Fitness Center at the Field House and I walk with several of my friends at my lunch hour around campus. How do you stay fit?: I belong to a gym and take several group exercise classes,... Read More
October 11, 2013
Student Nutrition-Dietetics Year Started at UNH: 2008 What does health mean to you?: Many people think of health as the food choices you make and your physical stamina but it is really so much more than that. Health goes beyond just physical status and includes mental and emotional health as well. Being healthy to me means that you are able to live a lifestyle in which you are able to do all the things that make you happy. For some people that is going for a 10 mile run every day, but for... Read More
October 3, 2013
Former Student and Healthy UNH Intern What does health mean to you?: To me the key to health is balance. While eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly is important, I think that making time & space for all the things you enjoy in your life is key to health. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: To start, I am a Healthy UNH intern! This allows me the opportunity to spread the message of health and wellness across UNH’s campus through blogging about different topics as well as... Read More
October 1, 2013
Student and RA in the Upper Quad What does health mean to you?: I feel that health means to have a proper diet and feel energized and ready to accomplish school. To be healthy means that I am ready to take on all obstacles that are presented to me. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: Recycling, promoting good eating habits to my residents, and encouraging people to be outside and be active. How do you stay fit?: I stay fit by trying to go to the gym about 5 times a week and watch what I eat... Read More
September 26, 2013
Dean College of Health and Human Services Year Started at UNH: 2011 What does health mean to you?: Being healthy is a lifestyle and a choice. It is about being active and also making good nutrition choices, managing stress, getting adequate sleep. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I always try to be as active as possible during the day by walking to all campus meetings, taking the stairs, monitoring my diet and parking far away from stores in the parking lot. How do you stay fit?: I just... Read More
September 19, 2013
Interlibrary Loan Assistant Dimond Library Interlibrary Loan Year Started at UNH: 2009 What does health mean to you?: Health means not feeling crappy and having the energy and ability to do fun things. And also, looking good - vanity. It’s for real. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I don’t jaywalk. How do you stay fit?: I don’t eat carbs; I try to do exercise-y type things a few days a week. I was really into Step Aerobics for a while, I also do Pilates, I walk my dog, ride a bike. I’m... Read More
September 17, 2013
Associate VP Office of Business Affairs Year Started at UNH: 1997 What does health mean to you?: Feeling good on a daily basis. No aches or pains. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: UNH Dining is committed to helping the University be healthy by being very supportive of the Healthy UNH initiative. We have an excellent Dietitian on staff, Rochelle L’Italien. She has been very active on campus and in working with students, faculty and staff. She is always available for a session to get you... Read More
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