For the next few weeks, practice some of these healthy living tips to prevent that holiday weight gain after all the Christmas  and New Year parties - the below tips will help you battle the holiday bulge:

1. Exercise every morning!  Start every day for the next two weeks with 15-20 minutes of exercise (hit the gym, a DVD at home, walk, bike, run up and down the stairs, do push-ups and squats or jumping jacks).
2. Eat more apples!  Apples are loaded with fiber and water and help fill you up before a party.  You will naturally eat fewer calories.
   
   
3. Drink lemon water every morning!   This is excellent as a mini "detox" after eating too many treats.
   
   
4. Make a concerted effort to have only ONE helping of food.   
   
   
5. Pick your FAVORITE dessert and enjoy it!   Don't have a "little bit of everything".  Just pick one or two of your favorite desserts and enjoy them
   
   
6. Are you baking this holiday season?   Use applesauce, baby food, canned pumpkin or mashed bananas instead of the oil.  If you swap a half cup of oil for a half cup of one of these other items, you can save about 110 grams of fat in your next pan of brownies or loaf of pumpkin bread

In a recent company-wide meeting, Kapnick Insurance Group’s Executive Committee announced new officer appointments for 2014. According to CEO Jim Kapnick, these promotions are given much consideration by the Committee. The recipients have exhibited several important traits during their tenure including (but not limited to): a commitment to Kapnick’s core values, putting the betterment of the organization before personal gain, being positive advocates for Kapnick Insurance Group in the community and managing a considerable book of business while continuing to excel in new sales. Congratulations to:

Angela Dean –from Vice President to Senior Vice President. As a Vice President in the benefits division, with a large book of business to maintain, Angela has exhibited a continued growth focus, and is an active contributor in all corporate initiatives.

Halloween is a scary time, but the fear should be all in fun. Help prevent a trick-or-treat tragedy by sticking to some basic safety guidelines when handing out treats to the neighborhood children.

• Stick to handing out individually wrapped candy and treats. Many parents are wary of home-baked or unwrapped items.
• Make sure treats that contain common allergens, such as peanuts, are clearly marked.
• Turn on your outdoor light both as a signal that you are handing out candy, as well as to prevent anyone from tripping and falling in the dark.
• Remove any obstacles from the walkways, such as a stray garden hose or unlit lawn decorations.
• Park your car so as not to obstruct parents’ views of their children as they approach your door.

After all the Halloween candy has been devoured,
some tips on Dental Health for Children may come in handy!

Trick-or-treating for Halloween candy caps off the month of October for most children, but with the sugary holiday comes the potential for something much scarier than plastic lawn ghosts—cavities and dental bills.

Whether your children are consuming large quantities of sugary treats or not, maintaining dental hygiene is an important habit to teach children. The best time to instill good dental habits is when your child is still young.

If you collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from your clients, tenants or even employees then you have good reason to be concerned by the threat of a Data Breach.

Did you see our ad in Crain's Detroit Business featuring Micah Teets - Senior Vice President & Real Estate Expert? Check out the Kapnick ad today - hot off the press in Crain's.

Scope It Out 5k Run/Walk Detroit is a colon cancer awareness charity growing by leaps and bounds. This will be the second year in a row that Kapnick has been an Empowerment Wellness sponsor. We also created Team Kapnick and have quite a few Kapnick employees running in this year’s event. Our entire wellness team will be doing a warm-up and stretch session for all runners prior to the race. Please join us on Saturday, Novemner1st 2014 on the Detroit Riverwalk at the Rivard Plaza for this great cause. For more information watch this video and go to www.scopeitout5k.com AND SCOPE IT OUT!

Watch this fun video on the Detroit Riverwalk to promote the event!

Laura Hagan, who formerly worked in Kapnick’s Human Resources Department, has been named the new Manager of Administrative Services for Kapnick Insurance Group’s Employee Benefits Division. Laura replaces Katie Clark, who is relocating with her family to Florida. “Katie built a strong team at Kapnick, and we wish her the best.” according to Steve Peck, president of Kapnick’s Benefits Division. “Under Laura’s direction the Administrative Department will continue to grow and prosper.”

Laura has worked at Kapnick Insurance Group for over 4 years as the Human Resource Generalist and has developed strong relationships with the members of her team. In her new position she is responsible for overseeing the Flex, COBRA and bSwift offerings of the Benefit Administration Services Department. Laura is prepared to start handling your account with no interruption in service and appreciates the confidence you have placed in Kapnick Insurance.

Fire prevention safety week 2014 is here - here are 6 tips on how to prevent and be ready in case of a fire.

With football season underway I thought I would do a throwback blog. Remember the 1979 Michigan vs. Indiana Anthony Carter Touchdown "Play of the Century"? Never saw it? Watch and listen to this video as Bob Ufer makes you feel like you are at the game!