Balanced You offers health and well-being options to support employees so you can feel good, get the most out of life, and do your best work for the people of King County.
After a brief hiatus, Balanced You and Vivecorp are excited to bring back the Core Conditioning and Yoga online classes! No matter if you want to tone up, get in shape or learn techniques to relax, these classes taught by certified trainers will help you toward your goals. Classes are free to King County employees.... Continue Reading →
One in three adults has prediabetes -- yet 80% don't know it. Prediabetes is a serious condition caused when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. King County offers Omada, a program that provides proven, one-on-one support to help prevent type 2... Continue Reading →
We know physical fitness resources are important to King County employees and their families. King County employees covered by our health plans, have access to several gyms for a flat monthly fee through the Active&Fit Direct™ program. Find a flexible fitness lifestyle that will work for you. No long-term contracts, you can add or switch... Continue Reading →
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate on the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. As King County's Employee Wellness Program, Balanced You is committed to supporting employee well-being, which includes mental and emotional health along with physical,... Continue Reading →
In observance of Heart Health Month, King County and Omada want to provide you with tips for taking small steps to improving your heart health. There's no question about it--regular activity really pays off, from lowering your blood sugar and cholesterol to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Omada is a personalized program... Continue Reading →
It is common to feel stressed (or distressed) about food and exercise during celebrations, and this often peaks at winter holidays. Balanced You and our dietician partners at Public Health want to remind you to be gentle and kind to yourself. The winter holidays and the new year are a great time to take a... Continue Reading →
In honor of American Heart Month, Balanced You's partner, Omada, is sharing a delicious and easy way to support your heart health. Omada is a free service to King County employees that helps you lose weight, gain energy, and improve your overall health. They match you with a health coach you can message anytime. Click... Continue Reading →
This year, try a new approach to healthy habits with Omada, a personalized program that surrounds you with the tools and support you need to reach your health goals, whether that’s preventing diabetes, managing diabetes, or improving your overall health. King County offers Omada to help you build healthy habits that stick, one small change... Continue Reading →
Introducing Balanced You’s new pilot program, Food and Body Liberation. This program draws upon the Health at Every Size approach to support participants in healing their relationship to food and body. All of us have received and been impacted by harmful messages around our bodies and food. This might come from social media and news... Continue Reading →
As more of the world opens up, we’ve heard from employees their desire to recommit to health goals that may have taken a back seat during the COVID-19 pandemic. First off, Balanced You wants to acknowledge the intensity of the pandemic and remind you that you have done your best amidst a high stress and... Continue Reading →
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