Wellness July 2023 Newsletter

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Earn Your Bragging Rights & Rewards: Create or Login to Limeade ONE

Elevate Your Well-Being: Launch into the New Program Year!

A new and exciting LIVEwell program year has officially launched, with a fresh batch of activities to help you continue elevating your personal well-being! This new program year is filled with amazing challenges (both team & individual) and enticing new prizes. As we embark on this journey, get ready to be rewarded like never before. So, gear up and let the exhilarating pursuit begin. Get ready to seize the rewards that await you in this incredible new program year!

In order to reap the full benefit of the LIVEwell program, follow the four easy steps below: 
  1. Download the Limeade ONE app on Google Play or Apple Store
  2. Login or create an account (Employer: City of Los Angeles and Program Code: COFLA)
  3. Complete the WellCheck Questionnaire - only 10-15 minutes to customize your experience!
  4. Earn points to reach new levels and achieve rewards!
  5. Share LIVEwell with your colleagues (and earn points doing so!)
**BONUS: Complete your WellCheck Questionnaire this month and earn 100 extra points! In addition to the bonus points, this questionnaire provides a uniquely customized experience that will further help you on your well-being journey!

Minute Mayhem Team Challenge!

With a new program year comes an exciting new LIVEwell activity -- get ready for the "Minute Mayhem TEAM Challenge"!

The goal is to log as many activity-based minutes as possible with a team of 4-12 people, aiming for a collective 12,000 minutes over 45 days! If completed, 150 points will be rewarded to each team member! 

Starting Monday, July 17th, you'll join/create your team and track activity minutes through Friday, August 31st, 2023. Minutes can be tracked manually or with a wearable device while doing any activity as outlined below:
  • Physical movement: gym or home workouts, walking, running, swimming, biking, etc.
  • Stretching: foam rolling, yoga, pilates, etc.
  • Hobbies: gardening, dancing, golf, rock climbing, paddle boarding, etc.
  • Mindfulness: guided meditation (in stillness or even walking!)
  • Mental Acuity: crossword puzzles, sudokus, jigsaw puzzles, etc.

July is UV Safety Awareness  Month

Summer has arrived, and it’s important to understand and protect yourself from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun. Extensive research has revealed that excessive exposure to the sun can lead to skin cancer and premature aging.

To help safeguard yourself, here are some practical tips that you can follow throughout the year:
Now that we know the importance of sun safety, it’s time to put it into action. Participating in the “Be Sun Smart” activity on the Limeade ONE platform can earn 25 points per week.

Citations
  • Sun Safety: Save Your Skin. (2009, April 14). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/sun-safety-save-your-skin#:~:text=If%20you%20don't%20have,1%20hour%20to%2080%20minutes.
  • Skin cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic. (2022, December 6). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20377605

Join Your Weekly LIVEwell Classes!

Bring the energy into the start of your weekend with a new 6am “Stretch & De-stress” class!


ACCESS CODE: LIVEWELL2023

Visit LIVEwell.la for the full schedule and class description.

Les Mills LIVE Los Angeles!

Love “Les Mills?” Now’s your chance to join thousands of fellow fitness fans LIVE, for the ultimate training festival! Mark your calendars for July 28-30, 2023 as the event takes place at  the LA Convention Center. You can enjoy a 25% discount on your admission to Les Mills Live LA - tickets available for purchase HERE!

*Offer valid through July 27th. For any tech difficulties regarding tickets, email: support@iticket.co.nz 

*NEW* and Upcoming:

June Cooking Demo: 
Blueberry Lemon No-bake Cheesecake Jars


Wed. July 12th, 2023
5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

On the LIVEwell Social Feed:
Grilled Garden Veggie Pizza



*recipe from Taste of Home

LIVEwell App ‘Tool’:
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