Excess body fat contributes to many health problems and getting rid of extra "baggage" will certainly improve your health. However, some weight loss practices are actually harmful to overall health. The main goal of the health contest is to encourage healthy weight management practices. Losing excess body fat, keeping it off, and making healthy lifestyle choices takes a serious, long term commitment. There is no such thing as a quick and easy fix to being healthy.
The
Program
The program runs for 10 weeks. Each week you will receive support and information on a variety of Wellness topics designed to help you achieve your personal Wellness goals.
Rules
The
contest begins in January. You may pick your own teams
of 4-6 members. Each team needs to designate a team captain.
Exercise records must be turned in to your team captain on a weekly basis.
There will be weekly weigh-ins, which are kept confidential. Points will
be awarded for achievement of weight loss or maintenance goals at the end of the
contest only. You will receive newsletters with articles and healthy
recipes. At the end of the 10 weeks, there will be final weigh-ins and
prizes given to the top winning teams and individuals
meeting their personal goals.
Results
At the end of the 10 week program, you will thank yourself for the efforts you are now making to improve your health. You will thank yourself for an increase in your self confidence, an increase in your energy level, and a decrease in your waist size. Keep in mind that the goal is to become healthier and lose body fat, not just lose weight. If the weight that you lose is lean tissue, it will actually hinder your efforts at permanent weight management and good health. Strong bodies are healthy bodies and they enable us to lead more active and energetic lifestyles.
Companies interested in competing in the contest should contact Keri Goetz-Shroyer, 620-694-2189 or Angie Davis 620-694-2096 for more information.
**If your company is participating in the Choose 2 Lose program, you can track your teams progress by clicking here.