We started a weight loss contest in my office and i thought it would be nice to have a dietician come in and talk about the right and wrong way to lose weight. Any ideas?
quote:So don't play.... Where the "fair" comes in is that when your coworkers are healthier, they make fewer claims on health insurance, which can keep your costs from skyrocketing.
I'm cool with it, but how is it "fair?"
I am 5'10" and weigh 160lbs I have less than 15% body fat, and am in good shape.
I can't really loose any weight unless I, 1) get a tape worm, 2) get a stomach bug, 3) starve myself.
A over weight person, being 5'10" and weighing 260 lbs can lose a lot more than I can just by not eating fast food
quote:1. Your "reward" is good health, longer life, and fewer medical issues.
So what's my reward for already exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy body fat %, resting heart rate, and weight?
These things are dumb.
To your point, OP, I think the idea to include a dietitian is a good one if y'all must engage in behavior that rewards fat people for getting fat then losing their fat.
quote:1. Not good enough. Because the fat people that win get that same thing plus cash. I want to see the $$. Plus, if I go anorexic, losing all of my muscle and remaining fat, I could still win. Then what? Now I'm severely underweight and malnourished as a result of some company-sponsored contest. But Elsie thought it was a good idea. Oh, and Elsie happens to be the manager/supervisor/whatever that organized and helped fund this contest with company money. Now Elsie has a visit with the legal department.quote:1. Your "reward" is good health, longer life, and fewer medical issues.
So what's my reward for already exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy body fat %, resting heart rate, and weight?
These things are dumb.
To your point, OP, I think the idea to include a dietitian is a good one if y'all must engage in behavior that rewards fat people for getting fat then losing their fat.
2. Then don't participate.
3. Is so stupid I don't know how to respond and must be a troll. It's finding a solution to a problem and helping your employees be healthier and happier in their lives - which leads to fewer sick days, less turnover and lower insurance costs. Your attitude if fine for companies that hire people for jobs. A little long term thought is needed when hiring people for careers.