Less of Me at OCCC encourages employees to get in shape

LANDA Mcclure
Staff Writer
staffwriter3@occc.edu

Losing weight is the goal of a fitness program for college employees, said Lisa Vaughan, Risk Management coordinator.

Less of Me at OCCC begins Monday, Feb. 1, and is open to all college employees including faculty, staff, adjuncts and student workers, Vaughan said.

She said participants can sign up as individuals or teams, two to five on a team, until Jan. 29.

Vaughan said employees interested in signing up should e-mail lessofme@occc.edu saying they would like to participate.

She said the first weigh-in will be Feb. 1 and 2 in the Recreation and Fitness Center.

Vaughan said the college has been trying to incorporate a healthy living style.

“The idea is healthier employees equal better employees,” she said.

Vaughan said the idea for the program was inspired by the television show The Biggest Loser.

Danny Cahill, last season’s winner, is from Oklahoma.

“The show is pretty popular and having an Oklahoman win is what gave us the idea to create a fun and healthy program,” Vaughan said.

“The challenge is a fun way to support each other,” said Mary Turner, Learning support specialist and memeber of the Wellness Task Force.

Turner said students can work out on or off campus to meet their goal.

Vaughan said the challenge will be a three-month program ending April 30.

She said there will be weekly weigh-ins and luncheons where guest speakers will talk about health and fitness topics.

Weekly prizes also will be given away and participants will make personal weight loss goals.

“To be eligible, the person doesn’t have to lose weight that week, but they can’t gain any,” Vaughan said.

To be included in the drawing, participants will have to attend the weigh-in and the luncheon.

“The grand prize to be drawn is two Bedlam tickets for the game in the fall,” Vaughan said.

She said in the future, the college hopes to include students and the community in the wellness program.

For more information contact Vaughan at 405-682-1611, ext. 7148.

To register for the program, e-mail lessofme@occc.edu.