Team Franciscan Center: Reflection of Gratitude

Dr. Jack Harless
The Franciscan Center Manager

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know my family did. We have much to be thankful for, both at home and at work. We are moving forward with a full head of steam at TFC with our diverse class schedule, state of the art equipment, and Vital Life programs that offer a myriad of physical and social settings to enjoy moving and getting healthy.

It is almost that time of year when we begin to formulate our New Year’s resolutions! This year, instead of just deciding to shed a few pounds or drop a few pant sizes, incorporate a positive goal first. For example, “This year I may want to set a goal to find a class that I really enjoy and look forward to going to each day or week”. In other words, “This year I’m going to have more fun with my workouts!”. Set a positive goal, rather than a negative one (lose weight, lose pant sizes).

Another example may be to invite a friend to be your exercise partner , someone who will keep you company and accountable for the new year. Exercising with others, especially friends, drives the doldrums away and makes exercising long term more doable.

Our Vital Life scores continue to soar. Our overall campus satisfaction score is over 90 and continues to climb. We have just added our 1000th post to our blog, which has received 8289 visits from 45 countries around the world. If you haven’t had a chance to view our blog, the web address is: www.stleonardcommunity.blogspot.com Our Social Walking Program now has 419 total walkers who have walked a combined total of 350,487 miles! Quite a feat indeed! As I watch our members & residents eat, move, & think well day to day, I am impressed and filled with a sense of gratitude and thanksgiving. We truly are living the Vital Life here at St. Leonard. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season & best wishes for a healthy & prosperous 2012!