Now Is The Time To Help Yourself

1. September 2005 Dear Colleague Joint Statement from BT and the CWU We are writing to encourage everyone in BT to participate in Work Fit. Work Fit is a unique 16 week health and lifestyle programme open to all BT people – men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes – which will be delivered almost entirely over the BT intranet and by e-mail. Each week, participants will be sent a simple task which will help them eat well, be more active and, slowly but surely, start to feel better. The tasks will also help participants lose weight if they need to. There are no fads, no gimmicks, no calorie-counting – just simple, straightforward and easy-to-follow information and advice. It’s also free – and completely confidential! Any personal information individuals place on the Work Fit website will be treated in strictest confidence. You can join the programme as an individual or as part of a team - either way, if you're one of the first 2,500 to register, you'll get a Tool Bag full of useful items to help you get fit. By logging onto the Work Fit website you can monitor your own and your team's progress and see how you're doing against other teams in the League. Those who stick to the programme and make the best progress will be invited by BT to celebrate their success (healthily). As well as helping yourself you can help others by getting sponsorship to raise money for your favourite charity. This new and exciting programme has been developed by the company working in partnership with the CWU Health and Safety Department, Connect, the Men’s Health Forum, Roche Products Ltd and the National Obesity Forum - with help from the British Heart Foundation. We hope that you will make the time to log on to the web site at http://workfit.intra.bt.com/ and register to join the Work Fit programme. Jeannie Drake Alex Wilson Now Is The Time To Help Yourself

2. Ever thought you need to lead a healthier lifestyle but didn’t know where to start? Do you think you could benefit from having more energy, getting a better nights sleep (reduce your snoring!) or want to improve your sex life? Have you ever wanted to move towards a healthier lifestyle but not wanted to go through it alone? Do you hate the idea of faddy or fussy diets for losing weight? Would you like to have more energy so you can enjoy time playing with your children or going out and about with friends or family? Looking forward to a long and busy retirement? Are you convinced your clothes are shrinking and your scales are broken? If you answered yes to any questions on the left then Work Fit could be for you. Register and participate alone or with a team of colleagues. Follow the 16 week programme recording your waist measurement (and number of steps taken) so you can track your progress. Take it step by step by following the weekly tasks that will be emailed to you and keep up to date with the monthly newsletters. Receive sensible guidance on eating and exercise. Also have on-line access to two health advisors who can answer any questions or concerns. Work Fit comes with a pedometer, tape measure and other tools of the trade, all free! Register now – its free! VISIT: http://workfit.intra.bt.com/index.htm TO REGISTER. BT Work Fit – Join In And Help Yourself