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THE 2012 EXECUTIVE EDGE Improved MEN'S DI V ISION Most IMPROVEMENTS IN KEY WELLNESS INDICATORS Increased activity level (30+ min/wk or 1 day/wk) Quit smoking Lost weight, 2-4 pounds 5-9 pounds 10-19 pounds Lost any weight, at least 2+ pounds (total) Ate more fruits and vegetables (1+ servings/day) Ate more whole grains (1+ servings/day) Ate fewer foods high in saturated fats Improved mental outlook Started getting more sleep Started coping better with stress JOHN ROVINSKI North Shore Bank WOMEN'S DI V ISION Drank less alcohol (at least 1 fewer drinks/week) Improved car safety (seat belts, not drinking and driving) Experienced at least 1 fewer sick days/year Improved personal health perception Had recommended preventive exams GOING BEYOND THE EDGE CHRISTINE UTECH Utech Consulting Engagement for 12 weeks is one thing, but continuing on the lifestyle change journey is the real challenge. Every year, people return to Executive Edge. Some have stayed true to their changes, some need to make additional changes and some just need a reminder and it's at the right time of year. Last year's Best Overall Male winner, Scott Bushkie returned to compete in this year's competition. Scott, President and owner of Cornerstone Business Services, endured the heart breaking loss of his father in very early January and knew that the Executive Edge would help him stay on track. He used the competition to keep Scott Bushkie Cornerstone Business Services PEOPLE WHO IMPROVED (NUMBER) (% OF PARTICIPANTS ) 47 0 13 13 8 34 38 31 24 10 16 10 12 11 7 21 4 75 0 21 21 13 54 60 49 38 16 25 16 19 17 11 33 6