In today’s recessionary economy companies of virtually all sizes need to make
difficult decisions about expenses. Instead of reporting more “gloom and doom,”
we’d like you to consider a positive, camaraderie-building health challenge that
could decrease your company health spending by 36 percent — and reduce employee
absenteeism by as much as 60 percent.

Obesity – a workplace problem
National news coverage has identified one of America’s causes of absenteeism
– obesity. Currently 30% of the U.S. population has a body mass index of 30 or
greater, today’s criteria for obesity and health-related illnesses. If your employee
base mirrors that national average we have a plan that can reverse the trend.
Imagine the positive impact as your staff attains a healthy weight and increases their
energy levels while participating in this organized, medically-supervised program.
Additionally, employees who achieve their proper weight can improve their personal
well-being – while having a positive impact on your company’s direct and indirect
costs. Offering the Largest Loser Challenge to your employees creates friendly
competition while demonstrating tangible management support.

The First Health difference
Commercial diet foods, weight-management books and seldom-used fitness center
memberships are often temporary solutions to underlying wellness concerns.
At First Health Associates we offer an integrative approach – treating the individual
by creating unique lifestyle-changing programs. We help people eliminate personal
barriers while promoting long-term results through diet, exercise and proven
behavioral counseling. Participants in the Largest Loser Challenge will realize
benefits beyond weight loss – they’ll enjoy a long-term healthy lifestyle.

What can participants expect?
The Largest Loser Challenge sets the following goals for each participant:
• 30–40 pounds of weight loss
• Increased cardiovascular fitness
• Improvement in nutritional habits
• Improvement in Baseline Health Screening Measures (Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Body Composition, BMI, Waist Circumference, Cardiovascular Fitness, and Flexibility)

The investment
For a limited time we are offering the First Health Largest Loser Challenge fitness package at a significant discount to your employees. For an investment of $1,350, an employee can change their life and have fun doing it. If all of the components of this program were purchased individually, the total cost would be $2,400. Putting these services into one comprehensive package definitely gives you and your employees more for your money. For details on what the program offers, see our enclosed pricing outline showing the costs for varying levels of corporate involvement.

How will your company benefit?
At First Health we understand the emotional and capital costs to the health care system and local employers.
We also know that addressing this issue can improve employee health, decrease your health spending, and improve work performance and company morale. What’s more, our Largest Loser Challenge is a great way to enhance your company’s image by offering a positive, supportive program that is appealing to your employees. It’s a strategic way to create a spirited competition complete with engaging and informative break room banners, posters, internal newsletters and “e-blasts.” It’s all designed to motivate employees while they watch the competition between their fellow colleagues.

How to get started?
We would like to discuss the numerous benefits of our Largest Loser Challenge with you soon at your convenience. Act now and get your company up and running on this innovative program in a just a few weeks. Contact Cheryl Broderick, our office manager, at 847-593-3330 to arrange a no-obligation consultation. We look forward to an exciting partnership with you and your staff!