1. “It doesn’t matter what the past. What matters is
Wellness Newsletter
January 2017
Jump Start
Looking to jump start
your health in 2017?
Learn from others
example and be your
best self this year.
Meet Sandra - a fellow
ThedaCare co-worker.
Recently Sandra decided
to make a few healthy
changes in her life. Be
inspired by Sandra’s
“Jump Start” testimonial.
What is your “why”
for living well? As a
working mom, I often
focused on caring for
everyone else and
neglected my health.
I now realize when I’m
at my best, I can do
more for those I love.
What healthy changes
have you made? I
abandoned the “diet”
mentality, which is just a
pause on bad habits. It’s
a work in progress. It’s
truly about the journey.
I’m in it forever.
Health Coach Corner
Meet Rachel Koehler!
Hi, I’m Rachel,
Health Coach
at ThedaCare.
I’m excited
about the new
year and the
January Jump Start theme.
I too have to “jump start” my
wellness on occasion. Enjoy
a few of my jump start tips:
Drink a large glass of
water before every meal.
Eat a healthy breakfast.
Eat your veggies. Yes,
even the green ones 
Do a self care power hour.
Spend 20 minutes (each)
doing something healthy
for your mind, body, & soul.
Sandra Slusarzyk and daughter at the Color Run
I shifted my focus to
eating real, whole food.
Also, for 40+ years I
never ate breakfast.
Once I started eating
breakfast every morning,
I had more energy during
the day. I’m also teaching
my family to eat better.
I’ve also recently added
exercise into my life as
a required to-do item.
My goal is 20 minutes a
day. My family and dogs
join me for walks. It’s a
great 20 minutes with
my family. I just want to
keep myself moving.
What is your next
goal? My life is in
constant motion. I’ve
vowed to be more
aware of this and the
resulting stress. I will
make 2017 better by
practicing mindfulness,
and living in the moment.
What advice can you
give others? Commit
to one day at a time.
When you slip, start
over. Use others for
support; a “buddy”, a
health coach, and/or a
class. Life’s better when
you can share the ride.
“It doesn’t matter what
you did or didn’t do in
the past. What matters is
what you do today and
going forward.”
ThedaCare’s Mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve.

2. Make an Appointment Are YOU Ready to Jump Start YOUR Fitness?
Get Support & Earn Success
To successfully accomplish your goals and improve
your well-being, support is crucial. Share your goals
and motives with those close to you, so they can
encourage you on your journey.
Set up an appointment with the nurse or health coach
at your location. It’s a free service, and a great help!
For extra accountability, sign up for ThedaCare
wellness challenges and programs offered as well.
ThedaCare’s Wellness Resources have helped
many individuals, like Wendy, improve their health:
Are YOU Ready to Jump Start YOUR Fitness?
Would you like to be at a higher fitness level in three months? Do you have any idea how fit you are now compared to others your own age? Schedule an appointment with your health coach to talk about your goals, per- and post-fitness testing, and weekly core workouts.
Meet Wendy Blezek Fleming
your ThedaCare co-worker!
Enjoy a few tips on how
Wendy “jump starts” her
health each day, and how a
ThedaCare Health coach
has helped her as well.
“Fitness is definitely more of a marathon than a sprint. It’s
important to get up each day and try to do something better
or different, even if it’s really small and even if yesterday
didn’t go so well. It all adds up in the end. I was reminded
of this when I started working on my fitness assessment
with Health Coach, Rachel and lost 2.25 inches in 3 months!”
Thank you Wendy,
for being a great
example for all of
us, keep up the
great work!
Make an Appointment
The new year is here. Commit to making
2017 your best year yet – no excuses!
No matter what your goal, your ThedaCare
Health Coach is here to guide you on your
journey. Every step in the right direction,
leads you closer to your goal. Let’s get
started TODAY!
Visit your Health Coach for assistance.
Kristi Smeaton, CHC, MS
Hours: Thursdays 8 to Noon
*my hours will change to every other Monday starting February 6th,
9 AM to 1 PM
Upcoming Walk/Run Events
Frenzy on the Fox Walk/Run (Green Bay, WI) – Jan 13
Mosquito Hill Snowshoe Race (New London, WI) – Jan 21