December Challenge
What’s on your plate? Are you making every bite count? Take the quiz to find out and go to myplate.gov to get personalized resources.
And the winners are……
The winners of the November PHLC challenge are Serenity Bunner from NHS and Michael Nazelrod from SHS! To claim your gift card, call 301-334-7732, email kendra.mclaughlin@maryland.gov, or message us through Facebook (@gcphlc) or Instagram (@playhardliveclean). #PHLCDec2021
Pledge to Make a Difference
Have you completed the Stand Together Against Drug Abuse pledge yet? Complete this November challenge to be in a drawing for a $20 gift card. One winner at NHS and one at SHS. Gift card for Garrett 8 Cinema or Chick-Fil-A, your choice. Winner chosen on December 1st. Follow us on Social Media (We’re on…
Make a Delicious, Healthy & Cool You Down Snack!#PHLCJune2021
When it’s hot outside and you need a cool snack, plan ahead and make some yummy yogurt pops to help cool you down this summer! Yummy Yogurt Pops: 6 oz. fat-free flavored or plain yogurt 3/4 cup %100 fruit juice 4 medium paper/plastic cups 4 popsicle sticks Directions: In a bowl, stir together yogurt and…
Love Life, Love Your Heart this Summer! #PHLCJun2021
So summer vacation time is here! Yippee! Now that you have more free time on your hands, show your heart you care and focus on the health of your heart this summer! *Give your heart a workout: Try brisk walking, running, cycling or swimming this summer, and limit your screen time! *Skip or limit…
Best Friend Day is Today- June 7th-#PHLCJun2021
A best friend is one that will help you cope with traumas, loss, or death of a loved one. They make you smile and feel good about yourself too. Best friends should even encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits. Be the kind of friend who stands up for the Play Hard, Live…
Training a Champion Survey
Your June survey is ready, folks…4 questions about exercise…fitness…working out…physical activity, whatever you want to call it. And your prize for participation if yours is the lucky name that is selected will be a Play Hard, Live Clean prize package that includes a travel blanket, thermos, shirt, and a yard game. Last month we only…
Winners All Around #PHLCJun2021
The Play Hard, Live Campaign has winners all around to kick off the month of June. First of all, our PHLC scholarship winners at Northern High School and Southern High School were announced at each school’s Awards Assembly. The winner of the $500 scholarship at Northern was Madilynn Magruder and at Southern was Zhou Dong.…
The Risks of Drinking Too Much Sugar #PHLCMay2021
The American Heart Association considers full-calorie soda, sports drinks, juice drinks, energy drinks, calorically sweetened teas and waters, and calorically sweetened ready-to -drink coffees as sugary drinks. Drinking too many sugary drinks can: *raise the risk of heart disease *raise the risk of high blood pressure *raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes *raise the…
Fun in the Sun #PHLCMay2021
It is that time of year when the sun is shining and your skin needs protected. Wear a hat, sunglasses and use sunscreen when you are outdoors. When the sun is the strongest, seek shade and when possible reapply sunscreen, drink water and stay hydrated. Physical activity is important for your health and so is…