Stay resolved to get fit and quit tobacco with MyHealth

Making a resolution to get healthy is easy. But keeping it? That’s where MyHealth comes in.  

If you’re resolved to lose weight, exercise more frequently, or give up tobacco in 2007, the MyHealth program of UPMC Health Plan can help. MyHealth provides helpful resources online, over the phone, and in person with a qualified health coach for companies willing to make the investment.

Fit in more exercise
If getting regular exercise is your goal, the Lifetime Exercise Adherence Program — known as LEAP — can serve as your own personal trainer. Visit MyHealth OnLine and complete the online individual assessment on seven aspects of your health and fitness. LEAP will calculate your body’s ability to consume oxygen — an important key to fitness. Build a 13-week activity plan, and LEAP will help you stick to it.

Looking for a more personal touch? MyHealth can help you customize a fitness program at your workplace, deliver lunchtime lectures on healthy living topics, and even provide health coaching services over the phone to qualified employers for a fee.

Eat better and lose weight
If you’re hoping to cut out the junk food and adopt healthier eating habits, visit the Nutrition Center at MyHealth OnLine. Take an online assessment of your current diet and receive advice on what changes may help you reach your goal faster.

If your office could use a wellness makeover, contact your human resources representative about establishing an on-site group to help you lose weight with work colleagues.

A UPMC Health Plan dietitian can offer lectures on such healthy eating topics as “Adding Flavor without Adding Calories,” help set up a workplace weight loss competition, or suggest improvements to your cafeteria food. Health coaching may also be available over the phone to help you and your colleagues reach your goals. 

Quit smoking
Giving up tobacco can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make, but you’ll need support along the way.

For online help, visit the Stop Smoking section of MyHealth OnLine to participate in a 10-session quit smoking program and to read articles on the benefits of quitting. MyHealth representatives may also set up on-site groups to help you kick the habit at work or provide one-on-one support from our health coaches. 

Understand your health risks 
Understanding your current health status is the first step in improving your health. Complete the MyHealth Questionnaire at MyHealth OnLine and you’ll receive instant information about your personal health status, how your health compares with the health of your peer group, and what you can do to lower your risk for certain diseases. You can even print a copy of your results to share with your doctor.