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Last week I told you about the Walgreens Way To Well Tour – a community outreach program that provides free preventative and early detection health services to communities across the country. And earlier this week, I got the chance to visit the tour bus when it stopped by my hometown.
Way To Well Tour Bus
As promised, I participated in all of the available health screenings. And guess what – I have the “real body age” (one of the tests) of a spry 38 year old. Go me.
I was also screened for total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age, and body weight. The health screeners took my blood pressure, did a finger prick to collect a sample of my blood, and measured me on a body composition scale/monitor. The whole thing took less than 20 minutes and was nearly painless (except for the finger prick – because, needle.)
Just about all of my measurements were in the normal range. My body fat was 30.1%, which is a good bit higher than I expected (based on the calculations of my personal body fat scale) but still in the normal range for a woman of my age. My visceral fat (“belly fat”), was 7%, which also falls into the normal range.
Two measurements did fall outside of the normal range:
1) My cholesterol was 204 (normal = <200), but as I discussed with the health screener, this has been my exact cholesterol level for probably 10+ years. In the past, I’ve been told that this is because my “good” cholesterol is high. There’s a good chance that this is still the case, but I need to have it checked out by my doctor just to be sure.
2) My glucose (blood sugar) was 90, which put me in the normal range for someone who is fasting – which I wasn’t. Still, this wasn’t cause for concern – it just indicated that I needed to eat something.
If you’re interested in learning more about the tour and if/when it’ll be coming to your town, you can visit waytowelltour.com for more info. (You must be 18 or older to participate.)
Balance® Rewards for Healthy Choices
At the tour, I also picked up some information about the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices program, which rewards members for making healthy choices like walking, running, weight management, and testing your blood pressure and blood glucose.* It’s easy – you earn points for the healthy activities you do. The more points you earn, the greater the reward. And more reward points means more savings. For example, if you earn 5,000 reward points, you redeem them for $5 to put toward your Walgreens purchase. Earn 10,000 points? Redeem them for $10 off your next purchase. And so on.
To make things even easier, you can use fitness devices (like a FitBit) and other digital applications to help track your personal health and fitness goals. You can even sync your device to auto-log your healthy activities into your Balance Rewards account. The folks at the Way To Well Tour can help you do this, or you can do it on your own by going to www.Walgreens.com/
* Restrictions apply. Limit 20 points per mile, 1000 points per month. Limit 20 points per daily weigh-in logged. Limit 20 points per blood glucose test, two logs per day. Limit 20 points per blood pressure test, one log per day. One-time award, 250 points each, when you pledge to quit and set a quit date online. Nicotine Replacement Therapy usage, limit 20 points per log, one log per day. Information provided to Walgreens online is covered by the terms of our Online Privacy and Security Policy and the terms and conditions of Balance Rewards. Personally identifiable information is not covered under HIPAA or the Walgreens Notice of Privacy Practices. For full program terms and conditions, visit Walgreens.com/
FitBit Flex Giveaway
The awesome folks from the Way To Well Tour have given me a FitBit Flex to help me get started with the Balance Rewards for healthy choices program. And they’re also giving a FitBit Flex to one of you! Just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter to enter. Good luck!
Stuff you should know before you enter the giveaway —> * This giveaway is open to US residents only. You must be 18+ to enter. Winners will be notified via email and given 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be selected. Mommy Runs It is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Giveaway ends at midnight EST on 11/12/14.*
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Jill P says
I have mine scheduled for next month~
steven weber says
It’s probably been well over a year.
Karen H says
My last wellness check was over a year ago. I postponed the most recent one because I was pregnant. Your post reminded me I still need to reschedule!
Diana B says
hmmm, it’s been awhile. My last appointment was my post natal checkup.
Jenn says
My last wellness checkup was back in April. Everything seemed to going good 🙂
Ken C says
Wife and I did our Annual this summer
MJ Moore says
It’s been a while since I had a regular checkup, but my most recent prenatal visit was yesterday 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
I havent been in in years but I’ve taken my kids yearly.
Sadie B. says
I just had a check up last month.
Summer says
I actually had one last month 🙂
Lisa N. says
I had my annual wellness check up last month.
Katie Hughes says
It’s been about a year since my last checkup.
Paige c says
I got a checkup/physical at the end of august
Farrah says
About 1.5 months ago, for my yearly physical! 😛
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
I actually just had my yearly physical last week.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
It’s Been At Least A Year Since I’ve Had A Wellness Checkup
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says
I just had one in May.
aisha says
it’s been a while….guess it’s time for one!
robyn donnelly says
The last check up was about 2 months ago. I get check ups oft and on.
Julie Perry says
My last checkup was in September
Gina says
I have my regular physical every June before the kids get out of school.
Melissa Teears says
My last wellness checkup was approximately a year ago.
Kristi L says
My last wellness check up was in August.
Miss Nutralicious says
I love health screenings like this! The last one I had was in 2013.
MaryBeth says
I believe it was last summer!
Kristen M says
Gulp, over 3 years ago.
Reese says
Last fall
Mary Beth Jackson says
I will confess it has been a couple years 🙁
Nela says
Last Year
Alice @ Honestly Fitness says
The last time I had a check up was a year ago. Thanks so much for this giveaway, would love to win!
Benton says
I’ve never had a wellness check, but I rarely get sick and consider myself generally healthy. It’s a cool idea though, never hurts to get checked out.
Lauren says
Just had a physical in September!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
I go to my OBGYN every year. I need to find a general physician, though.
Carlee says
Let’s be real. I HATE going to the doctors!
Tanya Wright says
Well over a year. Guess I better get on it! 🙂
Julie @RunWalkRepeat.com says
I go yearly, and actually am 6 months overdue! Thanks for the reminder and great giveaway!
Annmarie says
I am TERRIBLE about getting checked for anything…mostly bc I “don’t have time”. I should probably make a point of going soon 😛
Kelly Minyard says
I honestly don’t know! Unless I’m sick, I only get GYN check ups and regular dental cleanings…. Yikes!
Ashley C says
It has been longer than I care to admit since I’ve had a wellness check!
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shanks324 says
Almost a year ago, so I’ll be going back soon.
shanks324 says
Almost a year ago, so I’ll be heading back soon.
BreannaS says
It has been over a year. Better get on that right now.
Meghan Malicoat says
It has only been about 2 months since my last checkup.
Yvette Figueroa says
It’s been 2 1/2 years. I know, I know 🙂
Lisa Jones says
I get a wellness check up every year right after my birthday
Jessica kelly says
cant wait to see if my Walgreens has this!
Justin F. says
It’s been around a year for me
runinboise says
its been a while since i’ve seen a good dr. for a checkup!
Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says
It’s been a few years! Definitely due for one.
Keri J says
It’s been a couple of years for blood work. Never been tested for a lot if the things you listed.
Alex says
two years ago. Time to go back!
Keri says
a few months
mona says
last month I got a check up
Erica @ erica finds says
Definitely over a year. Thank you for the reminder!
Clinton says
Been over a year but i have one scheduled for 11/10
liz l says
In April this year
Denise L says
I just had one about a month ago. Everything checked out pretty well. Could stand to lose a few pounds though!
Stacey Niedzwiecki says
Just went for a full physical with my doctor last month. Everything was normal, which is good. 😉
LaTanya says
In May of this year
John @ run. geek. run(disney) says
Far too long ago. Probably 1 1/2 years go was my last wellness check up of going to the doctor, but that didn’t even include those kind of tests or anything. Last well check like you did was probably 3-4 when they did something similar at my work at the time.
Stephanie says
Actually just had my checkup a few weeks ago! Also got one of those general blood test evaluations at work. I think everything came in “normal”!
Annie says
This is great! Always a good idea to keep getting things like that checked. 🙂
Katie Contests says
I had a checkup a year ago!
Farrah Claridy says
I’m excited about the giveaway because my doctor just provided me with insight about this product. I constantly go through wellness checkups because I have been diagnosed with blood clots (found in my liver and recently in my brain) and RLS (restless limb syndrome). I believe the Fitbit Flex will help me monitor my diet, exercise, and sleep patterns more accurately. Right now I’m using MyFitnessPal and the Fitbit Flex will accommodate that app. Good luck everyone!!!!
Farrah Claridy says
I didn’t see any Gainesville, FL Walgreens on the Way to Well tour. Maybe we will make the list next time.
Tanya says
Thank you for the reminder. I really do need to get a wellness check soon!
Ashley Tucker says
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a wellness check.
Laurel C says
I usually get a physical about once a year, or more if necessary! I wish the Wellness tour came to my area :/
tori says
A month ago.
claire says
maybe a year ago!
Christine W says
I had one recently….about a month ago. Thanks for the chance!
Matt says
I just had a wellness checkup last week for our wellness program at work. One of the requirements this year was to visit our primary doctor for a wellness checkup. It was actually really easy…he checked my bloodwork results from a draw earlier this year and told me I could stand to lose a little weight.
Nicole Dz says
The last time I had a wellness/preventative check-up was just last month before I had a my infusion a the Hospital.
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I do a full check up yearly. I haven’t tried the fitbet yet
Arena Thompson says
Long time, but I have Chrons that’s resisting treatment so I’m always seeing the doc and am under watch 🙂
ellen beck says
I acyually had ‘everything’ done including all the bloodwork this past summer. My cholesterol was a bit higher than normal but I had just had gallbladder surgery so the Dr is watching it. She said get ot down or she will not warm the speculum bext time. I am so glad she as a sense of humor 🙂
sharon says
Yikes! Good motivation right there. 🙂
Kit says
I had a checkup last week.
Brittany @ Barr & Table says
I went in for a check up just a couple of months ago!
Jordan says
I had a physical within the last 6 months, but I would love it if the Way to Well tour would stop in RI! I could use it!
sharon says
Doesn’t look like they’ve got much planned for New England…but maybe they’ll plan some stops there in the future!
HS says
I had a check-up back in May.
Jasmin Benzant says
I have a wellness check up once a year. My last visit would be 6 months ago. I’ve been fortunate to always receive a clean bill of health!
Colleen Boudreau says
About two months ago.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I hadn’t had a physical in years, but then I needed one to be up-to-date for college so I had to get one in the summer!
TrippyCusp93 says
It’s been about a year since I’ve had my last check up, but other than regular doctor visits, I focus on my health quite a bit. I’ve lost 65lbs since last July through diet and exercise and I quit smoking cold turkey 3 weeks ago. I count my calories and eat lots of protein, plus fruits and veggies. Since changing my diet, my stomach has become extremely sensitive to unhealthy foods, so it’s kind of like I have no choice anymore but to eat right. It’s both a blessing and a curse lol I’ll be heading back to a doctor soon for another checkup!
sharon says
Wow, that’s great! Don’t know if you saw this on the website, but you can earn Balance Rewards points for quitting smoking. Nice to earn points for something you’re doing anyway. https://www.walgreens.com/pharmacy/quit_smoking_tobacco.jsp
TrippyCusp93 says
Wow! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Megan townsend says
Awesome job sharon
sharon says
<3
Dena Furgason says
I had a wellness check back in September 2014
Laura says
hmm…earlier this year, but it’s time to schedule my next one! the direction walgreens is going with this is awesome!
Sarah J says
It’s been a while. Probably 18 months or so.
Courtney B says
I think it was Feburary, so not too long ago! I think it’s really neat that Walgreens is offering reward points for those tasks. I’m definitely going to check it out!