Commit to Be Fit Newsletter
April 18th, 2022
24 March 2023/ Issue No. 240
De-stress Board
Recently, C2BF created a "De-stress Board" at RCHS. Students and staff are encouraged to use this board as a resource to manage stress or just to take a moment away from the classroom for a mindful minute. We admit, it is very therapeutic!
At RCES, students in ABL have had a chance to work on a separate de-stress board. Check out the completed poster below.
Meal Prep Workshop
This month's meal prep workshop featured Adult Lunchable Bento Boxes. Participants assembled three bento boxes to take home. Each box contained a protein, carbohydrate, fruit and vegetable. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Fresh Food Fiesta
This week, the 6th grade cooking class made Bunny Trail Mix and a Berry Jam. Each participant was able to bring a mason jar of jam home with them.
Fresh Food Fiesta will pick back up with 6th and 7th grade in the coming weeks!
Community Cookbook
March is National Nutrition Month! In the spirit of promoting nutrition, we are accepting healthy recipes to compile into a community cookbook. Submit your recipe to c2bf@rappahannockschools.us by March 31st. Everyone that submits a recipe will receive 3 Commit Club points and will be entered into our prize drawing! One lucky winner will receive 5 bento boxes for meal prepping.
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
The March Calendar is available! To view the MARCH CALENDAR, CLICK HERE.
As a friendly reminder, classes will not be held on early release days or when school is not in session for students. Be sure to join our Facebook GROUP (search Commit to Be Fit) or sign-up for our newsletters at the bottom of our website homepage (www.rappc2bf.com) to receive class updates and/or cancellations.
Location information is available on our website www.rappc2bf.com/activities
Have additional questions? Email c2bf@rappahannockschools.us.
Announcements
Staff Salad Bar Winners
This semester, C2BF invited all staff members to participate in a weekly free salad drawing. This week's winners are Sallie Shackleford (high school) and Michelle Jarrett (elementary). C2BF will be delivering your free salad coupons shortly. Enjoy, Sallie and Michelle!
Fodderstack Registration
Registration for the 2023 Fodderstack 10K Classic is now open. CLICK HERE to register.
Wellness Fun Fact of the Week!
Tips from the Team
Step Up Your Step Goals
But, what is the recommended amount of daily steps? Most trackers encourage you to achieve 10,000 steps daily. However, this well-known figure largely came from an old Japanese marketing campaign for a pedometer. More recently, a meta-analysis of 15 studies from across the world found that the optimal number may be a bit lower and varies based on age. The research suggests that to adults ages 18-59 increase their chances of longevity by achieving 8,000- 10,000 steps per day. For adults ages 60 and over, the risk of premature death was reduced by achieving 6,000- 8,000 steps per day.
If your average daily steps fall short of your optimal range, start by increasing your activity gradually. For example, if you are averaging 4,000 steps daily. Aim to average 5,000 steps for the next two weeks. Then, once this is achieved, increase your step goal to 6,000 steps and so on. While there are many ways to increase activity, the easiest way is to get in the habit of taking a daily walk. Now that spring is here, grab your dog, family, or friends and make it a fun, social event. Also, we would love for you to join us on Mondays at 3:45 pm for Walking Group.
Eat the Rainbow
A recent conversation with a friend about how a healthy diet can help prevent illness reminded me of the famous quote attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Nutrients in foods have healing properties. Focus on a balanced healthy diet that provides all the nutrients needed to fuel, replenish, repair, and strengthen our bodies. Filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables is a good rule of thumb. Aim to eat the rainbow to get a wide variety of phytonutrients. Each color in the rainbow - red, green, purple, blue, yellow, and orange- has different nutrients for optimal health. And remember, you are what you eat!
Featured Recipe
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
Spring is in the air! Check out this healthy pasta salad recipe by Kalefornia Kraving, perfect to enjoy on a warm weekend.
Commit to Be Fit is a school sponsored, grant funded program in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Through the generosity of the PATH Foundation, Commit to Be Fit was created to promote a culture of wellness in Rappahannock County Public Schools and the Rappahannock community.