Yesterday I had to attend a consultation at my company’s health facility, because I set off some red flags during last year’s health check up. Specifically, the combination of my weight, height and the measurement of my waist put me into the category of “at risk of developing metabolic syndrome“.
I’d heard that if you set off the red flags, you had to attend some kind of meeting, but this was the first time to see for myself. I rescheduled one of my classes so that I could attend, and then went over to talk with the medical staff.
Before arriving I had to fill out a “lifestyle survey”, and then when I arrived they weighed me in and sat me down to discuss the survey. To make a long story short, they wanted me to set a goal for the next six months, and to stick to it they would be checking in now and then to monitor my progress. My goal ended up being lose 3 kg in six months, which should be a piece of cake (pardon the expression).
The staff were very friendly, and I think what they are doing is a good thing. I was impressed that the company was trying to keep their employees healthy, even if it kind of felt like an intrusion into my private life. It was a good experience overall, and so I’ll report the results in six months and see what happens.
