Countdown to a Healthily Resolved New Year!

01.06.2016 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

By Deanna Jefferson, CPT

The New Year is a great time for personal and professional renewal. It marks a fresh start and a great motivation to transform old habits into new ones. Many New Year resolutions involve losing weight, exercising more, and being a healthier you overall. In fact, each January approximately one out of three Americans resolves to better themselves in some way. I've compiled these 10 healthy resolutions for you to consider in the countdown to 2016. Let's ring in a New Year and a New You!

10. Change your diet. Include less fats, sodium and ... Read More

Career Corner: The Power of Vision

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The new year is here! The start of a new year is a great time to get reenergized with a renewed sense of focus or start in a new direction.

Whether it's maintaining or changing your career, planning is the key to success. Write your goals down. Plan out the year by four quarters and give yourself a deadline to achieve your goals. Then, create a vision board with images you wish to fulfill. A vision board allows you to constantly be reminded of the things you wish to accomplish. The subconscious reinforcement of a vision board can also ... Read More

Get to Know the D.C. Divas: Part 4

12.30.2015 / Blog Posts WOW Interview Series

Thanks for reading along as we've introduced the 96 women on the 2015 D.C. Divas roster! We're glad to have given WOW an inside look at the National Championship-winning team. To learn more about the D.C. Divas, visit their website.

Don't miss out! View the entire "Get to Know the D.C. Divas" Series: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.  

 

Adele Roberts-White - 2015, OL

Q: What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?

A: Becoming a D.C. Divas has filled me with pride. I worked hard to prove my ... Read More

WOW Year in Review

12.28.2015 / Blog Posts Events

As 2015 comes to a close, so does another great year of Women of Washington events. From scavenger hunts to football camps, this year had it all. But it wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful members! The support and loyalty this club receives is overwhelming, and we are excited for you all to see what’s in store for 2016.

We just hit 118,000 members, but the growth doesn’t stop there. The Women of Washington team is committed to providing passionate female Redskins fans unique opportunities. But before the New Year starts, let’s look back at ... Read More

Creating New Habits For the New Year's Instead Of Resolutions

12.23.2015 / Blog Posts Health and Wellness

By: Rebecca Nenner

I find it interesting that people tend to do the same thing over and over again when New Year’s comes around.  They overeat during the holiday season, and then they want to lose some weight when the New Year starts.  People vow that this year they will lose weight and keep it off, yet, it never seems to happen like that.

The reason is simple.  You can’t expect a diet to save you.  It won’t, it never has!

What you can do is create a lifestyle change which involves changing your behavior or creating ... Read More

Goldson's Gift Giveaway

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For the third consecutive year, Redskins safety Dashon Goldson brought extra holiday cheer to 50 underprivileged children with his annual event, “Goldson’s Gift Giveaway.”

The event was hosted at a Walmart in Dulles, Virginia, and included special appearances from his teammates. Almost all of the Redskins secondary was in attendance, showing the team’s comradery and respect for Goldson.

After enjoying a meal in the store’s dining room, the children were each given $100 gift cards to spend on gifts for themselves and their families. Each player escorted a group of kids, pushing their carts through the aisles ... Read More

Get to Know the D.C. Divas: Part 3

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The metropolitan's own D.C. Divas, also wearing the beloved burgundy and gold, are one of the most well-known and successful team's in woman's tackle football. 

In their 15th season of play, the Divas - from various professional and athletic backgrounds - are the first of its kind in the nation's capital. These women are victorious, clenching their division title with a winning 8-0 in the regular season!

Don't miss out! View the entire "Get to Know the D.C. Divas" Series: Part 1 and Part 2.

 

Meet the Divas:

Nikia Green - 2011-2012, 2015 OL

Q: What ... Read More

Get to Know the D.C. Divas: Part 2

12.18.2015 / Blog Posts WOW Interview Series

In the second installment of "Get to Know the DC Divas," WOW is proud to give WOW members an inside look at the DC Divas 2015 roster. For more information on the team, check out the first blog post in the series here. 

 

Lauren Chesley - 2015, OL

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Cleopatra, City of God, 7 Pounds, and anything scary!

Stephanie Critzos - 2015, WR

Genaya Davis - 2013, 2015, DB

Helen Deer - 2014-2015, DL/LB

Q: What is your favorite sports memory?

A: My college basketball team beat a previously undefeated team (California University of Pennsylavania) the year ... Read More

Career Corner:Negotiate

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Negotiation is essential part of business but also pivotal in establishing the career and success you want. . Knowing proper timing and tactfulness will make the negotiation process seamless.

The negotiation process is achieved when you can create value and showcase to others how you can be an asset to them. Once you have created this value it is time to negotiate. It is important to remember that organizations will likely not negotiate on your behalf, it’s on you.

Below are 3 negotiation tips that will help ensure you get what you really want in 2016!

1.       ASK.

     What do ... Read More

Get to Know the D.C. Divas

12.16.2015 / Blog Posts WOW Interview Series

Founded in 2001, the DC Divas is D.C.'s own full-contact football team. The team leads the Women’s Football Alliance, the largest women’s football league, in victories, seasons and games played, playoff appearances, and division championships. With a 110-35 overall record, the DC Divas proudly boast the title of National Champions for the 2006 and 2015 seasons. Both of the National Championship wins came during undefeated seasons. The DC Divas play right around the corner from our Redskins, as their home games take place at Prince George’s Sports Complex, just across from FedExField.  

Victorious, a documentary ... Read More