CHIP
Testimonials
"I've been practicing the CHIP lifestyle
for 20 months. My total cholesterol is down over 100 points
and
I
have lost more than
70 pounds. When I started the program, it took me about 22 minutes
to walk a mile. Now I'm doing three miles in about 34 minutes,
running more than two of the three. My stamina is up and so is
my flexibility. I think I'm in better shape now than I was in
my 30s."
Sam
Age 62
The Coronary Health Improvement Project is truly
the most complete program I have found for improving quality
of life through lifestyle
changes. It addresses every aspect of diet and exercise, as well
as attitude, and the health benefits are countless. Most notably,
I have experienced a significant decrease in my blood pressure,
appreciated a substantial energy boost and lost weight without
even trying. I am living proof that the program works!
Amy
Age 31
The CHIP program has
helped me turn my life around. I lost 50 pounds in four months
and experienced a significant drop
in
total cholesterol and blood pressure. Through diet and exercise,
my heart—which had been weakened by cardiomyopathy—has
become measurably stronger.
Steve
Age 58
The CHIP program has motivated me to make significant lifestyle
changes that have literally changed my life. I'm more mindful
of all the choices I make daily and have embraced a lifestyle
that includes a healthy diet, consistent exercise and time
for me. The program is well worth the investment of time and
money. In addition to the wonderful education and hands-on
support I received during the program, ongoing CHIP alumni
events, newsletters and e-mail tips have helped me stay the
course and continue to lose weight and improve my health. I
feel like a whole new person!
Linda
Age 54
CHIP has impacted so many
lives at RLI. Just yesterday I received an e-mail from a recent
CHIP graduate
who had lost 45 lbs and
had his numbers improve significantly. I believe our "CHIPers" are
more productive employees after the program. They feel good
about themselves and it shows in their attitudes. Also, because
they're healthier, they don't miss work as often. CHIP
is definitely impacting our healthcare costs at RLI, as participants
are
able to get off of costly medications, and reduce the incidence
and severity of lifestyle-related illnesses. They also
have the opportunity to impact their children's lives by
teaching
them healthy lifestyle habits! So many of our employees
and their spouses have taken advantage of the CHIP program
through
our RLI discount, we now cater to them at company events
by supplying CHIP-approved food items. RLI will continue
to support
this life-changing program for all of its employees.
Stephanie Polito
RLI Benefits Coordinator
Coronary
Health Improvement Project (CHIP)