A Time For Change Magazine - Working Toward Wellness

James Mc Cann
WORKING TOWARD WELLNESS PROFILE
This initiative is about making positive life changes for healthy
aging, including changing one’s eating habits, preparing
for long-term financial success, and starting or maintaining
physical activity. James McCann welcomes positive change
at every opportunity, so he was the ideal profile candidate
for this initiative.
James has many interests, including cooking, collecting
hockey memorabilia, and reading World War II history and
autobiographies. James also collects non-sports related items.
One item he’s particularly happy to own is a 1947 Sunbeam
hedge trimmer that’s in mint condition. It holds great
sentimental value for James as his father used it as a young
boy, and it was handed down from his grandfather.
James enjoys recreational activities and keeps fit by swimming,
mountain biking, and playing hockey. James tries to exercise
between three to five times a week and enjoys being active
outdoors. James notes, “I’m not one for conventional exercise.
For me, it’s about finding an exercise or outdoor activity that
I enjoy.”
Variety is the spice of James’ life. He avoids processed foods
and prepares his meals from scratch. Grapefruit, watermelon,
acorn squash, and lima beans are some of James’ favourite
foods. However, he’s always willing to try a new vegetable
or fruit. As he puts it, “You can never get enough of a good
thing.” James also grows his own garlic, and uses it to cook
a variety of healthy dishes. James admits he “really enjoy[s]
so many… food dishes and my food has to have great
flavour or it’s just not worth eating.” Now, that’s a definite
commitment to variety and good taste!
By looking at James’ lifestyle, it’s clear that his health and
well-being is a high priority for him. He balances a busy
family life and career by multi-tasking, continually
reassessing his priorities, and staying true to his life goals.
James recently became a wellness committee member
at Brampton Assembly Plant. He enjoys his work with the
committee and looks forward to being more involved in the
future. In James’ words, “I support the WTW program and
believe it’s a …wealth of knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.”
Thank you, James, for your commitment to health and
wellness. Your life is a testimony that it is never too late to
build in “A Time for Change.”
“I’m I’m not one for
conventional exercise.
For me, it’s about finding
an exercise or outdoor
activity that I enjoy.
2012 Dodge
Ram Truck
1964 Dodge
330 Max Wedge
“
Name: James McCann
Years Employed with
Company: 23
Current Position:
Team Leader
Favourite Company
Vehicle: Dodge Ram Truck
(wish list: 64 Dodge 330
Max Wedge)
Watch for future Health Issues Magazines and visit the Working Toward Wellness website:
www.workingtowardwellness.ca There are many wellness activities being planned this year.
We hope you take every opportunity to get involved!
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