SPOTLIGHT ON WELLNESS NOVEMBER 2023

Millions of employees spend most of their time in the workplace, so the impact that the workplace has on their wellness is increasing every year! GPV understands this and values their employees' wellness, so they are determined to offer the resources needed to stay healthy and well. Every month GPV Wellness features an employee to find out how they get moving and stay healthy.

For the month of November meet Thelma Hernandez and get an insight on how she gets moving and stays healthy.

What do you do to stay active? 
I participate in evening fitness classes at GPV as well as their fitness challenges.

Tell us about a recent wellness success you had?
Consistently running in the Couch to 5K challenge.

What motivates you to stay well?
My son and being able to play with my grandbaby.

What have been some barriers to staying active?
Lack of motivation has been my biggest barrier to staying active but I have good friends surrounding me and motivating me to go to the gym after work.

What are your favorite physical activities?
I really enjoy lifting weights, running and gardening at home.

What advice do you have for someone trying to improve their overall wellness?
If you have a goal, go get it. It’s not easy but it is not impossible either.

Do you have any health-related goals you are currently working on?
I am currently trying to lose weight and gain muscle.

Is there anything on your bucket list?
I want to look my best at 50!