Shelby County Completes August Wellness Awakening Challenge

Shelby County Completes August Wellness Awakening Challenge

Shelby County Extension SNAP-Ed Agent Jasmen Richmond wrapped up a busy month of August with her August Wellness Awakening Challenge, a 31-day health and wellness challenge designed to educate participants on what healthy lifestyle choices look like. The goal of the program was to encourage participants to adopt healthier habits through consistent practices. Participants incorporated daily activities like exercise and healthy eating. Participants posted pictures of their healthy meals to share their progress while inspiring others, during the 31 days.

Shelby County Extension SNAP-Ed Agent Jasmen Richmond recently wrapped up her August Wellness Awakening Challenge, the culmination of which was a live cooking demo at Healthier 901 wellness. From left to right, Ashley Evans, Maria, Lisa Curry, Ashley Porter, Chef Ragan Phillips, Jasmine, and Jaihern.

On August 31st, some of the members, along with Shelby County Extension SNAP-Ed Agent Jasmen Richmond, decided to meet at the annual Healthier 901 wellness event to watch a cooking demo, showcased by Chef Ragan Phillips, Owner of New Memphis Restaurant Perch 74 Bistro. Great program Jasmen!