Meet the Three Muskie-teers!

Meet Melody Fitch, Heidi Krieger, and Maureen Baker, three of Muskie’s finest and fittest employees!Their quest to conquer unhealthy behaviors by opting for healthier lifestyles has been an especially rewarding journey ever since they teamed up to support each other.

A year or so ago, the three co-workers met informally with several other employees to discuss health matters in general. Maureen shared that she wanted to commit to a “real” lifestyle, one that she could follow for the rest of her life. Heidi too had written off quick fad diets and wanted to set permanent health goals. Melody, who quit smoking and lost more than 50 lbs. over the last year, wanted to continue to work towards maintaining optimal health. As conversations went from one health topic to the next, Melody, Heidi, and Maureen saw an opportunity to team up and support each other.

Their plan was pure and simple-keep in contact, record individual progress daily, and meet for walks around the Cove whenever possible. Maureen and Heidi also decided to join Weight Watchers, while Melody continued to follow her personal weight management program. Over time, Melody, Maureen, and Heidi have lost 221 lbs!

When asked what their key to success, Melody, Maureen, and Heidi offered the following tips:

• Heidi’s recommends “planning meals ahead to avoid pitfalls, finding family and friends who will support you along the way, and taking time everyday to exercise”.
• Maureen suggests “setting simple goals and to keep working at them everyday until the new habits become part of your everyday lifestyle”. Maureen highly recommends keeping a daily journal to track your progress.
• Melody’s counsel is to “enjoy the daily journey to better health as this is a lifelong commitment that offers so many rewards along the way”.