March news & updates

March Specials Wear Green during March 16th - 20th to receive 1/2 off enrollment. Refer a friend to receive $25 LIFT Bucks! $1 off Smoothie of the Month: Lucky Charm on Fridays! Get your body ready for Spring with a Massage! Massage Options Employee Spotlight Scott Scott was originally introduced to the Lift when his doctor referred him to the Exercise as Medicine program for his MS. Scott was diagnosed with MS in 2012 and he could hardly move and was falling down. By completing the EIM program at Lift, Scott regained his balance, posture and mobility. He began volunteering at the hospital and soon found his home in the place that gave him his life back at Lift.  Scott is a valued asset to our member services team where he greets and interacts with members and guests. In his spare time, Scott enjoys participating in small groups at his church. He is also an avid baker and has brought the staff numerous yummy treats. Scott loves being a part of Lift Wellness Center and he says, “If you want to be active then Lift is the place to be.” We are beyond lucky to have Scott here at Lift and we celebrate him this month during MS Awareness Month! Thanks Scott for all you do! Your attitude cheers up so many!! A Few Reminders Please limit cell phone conversations to the lobby. Please wipe down the equipment you use. It's flu season protect yourself and others. Please unload weight from the machines you use. Please dry off before exiting showers and the aquatics area. Also, please wipe up any water that you might unintentionally drip on the floors so that others do have walk in water. Don't forget to wear GREEN on March 17th for St. Patrick's Day! Or you might get pinched! Don't forget to SPRING Forward this weekend! Click HERE to view March Events Member Spotlight Sesle Smith When Sesle stepped on the scale at the doctors office and saw the results, she knew she had to take control of her weight. Sesle joined LIFT Wellness Center in March of 2019. Her first day at LIFT she could only do 5 minutes on the treadmill and 5 minutes on the bike. She didn't think that was much, but she kept coming back and increased the time she spent exercising! After about 3 months, Sesle was able to run 10 minutes on the treadmill and she also started lifting weights! She said the journey hasn't been easy, but it's been successful! In the year Sesle has been a member at LIFT Wellness she not only has had a physical change but a physiological change! She said she feels better about herself in addition to being able to do more in her everyday life! Sesle stated that her family has been a huge support for her! They have helped keep her accountable with her exercise and also food intake! Sesle, we are so proud of your success! And we see you checking in on Facebook posting your motivation post! Keep at it, you're inspiring others! Protecting Yourself and Your Family- COVID-19   ·    Wash your hands and use alcohol based hand sanitizer multiple times per day ·   Cover your cough and sneeze (cough or sneeze into your elbow) ·    Consider restricting travel as this situation develops ·     Stay home if you are sick     West Tennessee Healthcare has been preparing for the arrival of patients with COVID-19. We are ensuring that our staff are trained, equipped, and capable of providing care to all of our patients.  Join us every Monday & Wednesday @ 10:30 AM. FREE & Open to the community Everyone is at risk for colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs most often in men and women age 50 and older, though 10% of cases (and growing) are in people under 50. Timely screenings save lives. Colon cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum. Screening finds polyps so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests also find colon cancer early, when it is most treatable. Join  Kirkland Cancer Center  at  LIFT Wellness Center  in downtown Jackson any time between 8 am – 4:30 pm to explore a giant walk-through colon display.  The Colon Cancer Prevention Project  is the proud home of the Incredible Inflatable Educational Colon! This 20-foot long educational tool has information on all stages of colon cancer and screening options. This event is free and open to the public. March 12th 8am-4:30pm Location: LIFT Wellness Center WEAR BLUE on MARCH 12th for Colon Cancer Awareness!

LIFT Cafe Smoothie flavor of the month: The Lucky Charm! Special for March $1 off Flavor of the Month Smoothie Learn More About LIFT Cafe & View our Menu! Cafe Hours Monday-Thursay 7am-2pm 4pm-8pm Friday 7am-2pm 4pm-7pm Come warm up with our warm coffee, lattes, cappuccinos and so much more! Our smoothies contain REAL crushed fruit, No HFCS, no artificial ingredients, and are 100% Gluten Free!   Fruit sugar is gentler on the body than other sugars and causes less of a blood sugar spike. With 20 grams of protein and a variety of nutritional boosts, including Stay Full, Trim and Tone, Boost Immunity, Veggie Boost, Build Muscle, Burn and Build, and Antioxidant Stacks, you can customize your smoothie. Your smoothies can serve as a full meal, pre- workout meal, post-workout meal, or quick energy to meet YOUR needs!   We will be proudly serving Bongo Java Coffee  from Bongo Java Roasting Co. , Nashville's only certified organic coffee company, with menu items such as lattes, cappuccinos, cold beverages, etc!

Healthier Habits.... A Word from the Dietitian

Welcome our new Dietitian! Allison Haynes, RD, LDN. Allison is the only outpatient Dietitian in Jackson! We are honored to have her! Call today to schedule your appointment with her! February was American Heart Health Month, but it was also National Cancer Prevention Month. Heart disease and cancer are the top two causes of death in the United States and both can be influenced by what we eat. Coincidentally, quite a few of the recommendations to reduce your risk of heart disease are the same as those to reduce your risk of cancer. Maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active, and consuming adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are all great ways to reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Additional steps you can take are emphasizing plant proteins, limiting red meat consumption, and eating at least 5 servings of different colored fruits and vegetables per day. As spring and summer approach, it’s the perfect time to take advantage and increase your intake of those tasty vegetables that are in season! This Greek Chickpea Salad is perfect as an appetizer, a side dish, something to bring for a party, or even the main dish! This recipe provides some rough measurements, but please adjust the amount of each item per your preference and for the total volume desired. If you prepare this ahead of time, it is best to wait until just before serving to add the feta for the best presentation.

Ingredients: 1 Bell pepper (your preferred color) Half of a Cucumber Half of a Red Onion Half of 1 container of Pitted/sliced Kalamata Olives 1 can of Chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans, no salt added) Feta Cheese (Goat cheese may be an alternate if you are watching sodium intake) Black Pepper Lemon Juice to taste White wine vinegar to taste Olive Oil to taste Parsley if desired Chop the bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion and place into a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the olives and chickpeas. Coat with lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and olive oil. Top with chopped parsley and ground black pepper. Add feta cheese just before serving.

AQUATICS

GROUP EXERCISE Thursday 4:00PM Ab Attack changes to Express Overdrive Kids Zumba Saturday, March 14 th @ 9:45AM-10:15AM Must check-in @ Childcare by 9:40AM Disco Night in Cycle with Meg Thursday, March 19 th @ 5:30PM Learning the Moves- Step Clinic Attend one of the following sessions to learn the basic moves performed in a LIFT Step class Thursday, March 26 th @ 6:00PM- Studio 2  Saturday, March 28 th @ 10:30AM- Studio 2

Come join us for our free, no obligation Information Session on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM! March 10th March 17th March 24th March 31st  Call today to preregister for our Information Session! 731-425-6820 Shamrock Shake INGREDIENTS 1 HMR Vanilla Shake 6oz water 5 ice cubes 1 Tbs sugar-free pistachio pudding mix dash of peppermint extract DIRECTIONS 1. Add ingredients to blender and mix until smooth. You can get all of the HMR products at the front desk so if you want to try them out, stop by! WHY FAST WEIGHT LOSS WORKS HMR programs help individuals achieve fast weight loss in a livable way by encouraging people to eat more and stay satisfied, which makes it easier to stick to the program in the short-term, and over the long haul. According to LIFT Weight Managment and LIFT Wellness Center Director, Miki Martin, "Losing weight quickly is incredibly motivating. It can help people stick with their diet longer, which is especially important if you have a lot of weight to lose. Many of our clients have 30, 40, even 100 or more pounds to lose, so fast weight loss is important to keep up momentum." Miki also adds, " It's a common misconception that fast weight loss isn't healthy or sustainable, and that it will lead to weight regain. That is simply not true . Studies have shown that following a lifestyle- change program that promotes fast initial weight loss is associated with better long-term success. HMR focuses on three skill areas critical for weight-loss and weight maintenance: How to make healthier food choices How to eat more fruits and vegetables How to increase physical activity Research has shown that practicing these skills may also help reduce the risk factors for the development of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer, and other chronic diseases. ‌

*Childcare fee applies *Kids ages 7-12 may participate by arriving at Childcare at least 5 minutes before class is scheduled to start. All Classes will be held in Studio 2. Kids Zumba!  Zumba Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children's lives by making fitness fun! Kids Zumba Saturday, March 14 th @ 9:45AM-10:15AM  Must check-in @ Childcare by 9:40AM ‌

Rock Wall Hours Monday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 11:00am

LIFT Membership Perks

Blacksmith offers all LIFT Wellness Center Members 10% off purchases! *excluding alcohol* All you have to do is show your scan tag to your waitress to receive 10% off your order.

Grubb's is offering LIFT Wellness Center Members TRIPLE Loyalty points ! All you have to do is go by Grubb's, show your scan tag or app scan bar code to be added into their system to get triple loyalty points! Points accrue on every purchase, they never expire and it's FREE! Stop by to Sign up today!

Sassafras offers all LIFT Wellness Center Members 10% off purchases! All you have to do is show your scan tag receive 10% off your purchase.

The hot tub will be closed for maintenance every Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM for back-washing and cleaning. The men's steam room will be closed from 2pm-2:30pm for daily cleaning. The women's steam room will be closed from 2:30-3:00pm daily for cleaning.  The basketball gym and 2 lanes of the lap pool will be closed on Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for SWIM/GYM (Homeschool program)  Basketball gym will be closed to basketball play on Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

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