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Meet our Right Tribe: Jessica Latchaw, Neighborhood Education Specialist

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Tonya Green, Community Relations Manager

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Stephanie Jackson, Schools Manager

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Jeka Sisco, Event Coordinator

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Tiesa Leggett, Schools Coordinator

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Margot Verhulst, Grocery Coordinator

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Jan Titsworth, Executive Director

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Yolanda Roberts, Worksite Coordinator

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9.

Meet our Right Tribe: Brenda Patton, Public Affairs Coordinator

At Blue Zones Project® and our parent company, Healthways, we'd like to think of our office as a “living lab,” meaning we try our best to practice what we preach by making healthy choices whenever possible through implementing the Blue Zones® Power 9 principles into our lives. Each week, we'll introduce you to a different colleague of our Right Tribe, and share his or her favorite Power 9. 

Power 9 Tip: 80% Rule

Residents living in the original Blue Zones® areas share common lifestyle habits called Power 9®. Eating mindfully is one of them. People who live in Okinawa, Japan have a positive strategy when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. They call it “Hara Hachi Bu,” which means to stop eating when you are 80% full. Studies show that cutting back on calories can lead to better heart health, longevity, and weight loss. In fact, losing just 10% of your body weight offers significant health benefits, such as lower blood pressure and cholesterol, which can reduce your risk of heart disease.