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Story by Dr. Robin Ellert,
Fort Stewart Workforce Development
Darrick Menzie got involved with the Fort Stewart wellness program following a quarterly Directorate of Human Resource training meeting. Installation leadership was advocating the Civilian Fitness Program; but he was a skeptical about submitting his application due to the operational tempo.
Menzie weighed his decision.
“Like many other disabled Military Veterans I found myself struggling with several medical conditions after retiring from military service, which led me to some very dark places,” Menzie said.
But he stepped up and took the challenge. He discovered the Army Wellness Center offers several services such as metabolic testing, nutrition guidance, meal planning, body composition analysis, fitness assessment, and healthy habits to reduce stress classes. These same services can cost several hundreds of dollars in the private sector.
“Although I have a ways to go, the Civilian Fitness Program has truly made a positive impact on my well-being, mentally and physically,” he said.
Since being a part of the program, he lost more than 20 lbs. He noted a rise in his energy level and an improvement in my ability to focus on tasks. He added it helped decrease his stress level, while helping him rediscover his love for fitness.
He plans to stay on the fitness path.
“It's going to be a continuous effort in which I will have to hold myself accountable to my wellness and continued resiliency, Menzie said. I will continue to take advantage of the classes and programs offered at the Wellness Center. Even if it costs me my lunch hour, I'll make it part of my goal to conduct some type of physical activity at least three times a week for 30 minutes.”
He notes the program benefited him, and encourages others to check out the free Army Wellness Center classes and Civilian Fitness Program.
“Employees should remember: no matter what they may be going through at the time, they only have one life to live so remember to laugh, love and live their best life with a wellness plan that consists of proper nutrition and some form of exercise/activity,” Menzie said.
| Date Taken: | 11.21.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.21.2018 14:31 |
| Story ID: | 300964 |
| Location: | FORT STEWART, GA, US |
| Web Views: | 56 |
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