Hold off holiday weight gain for optimal health and great prizes!

At a time when schedules are packed with increased responsibilities and holiday gatherings, it can be hard to sustain physical activity and healthy eating, two important components of maintaining a healthy weight. However, avoiding excess weight gain is an important health goal since excess weight can contribute to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and certain types of cancers. The Maintain No Gain challenge will equip you with tips, tools, and support to fend off holiday weight gain this season.

The Maintain No Gain challenge will run from Monday, December 5^th until Sunday, January 29^th.

Challenge Instructions:

• Earn points for maintaining your weight, consuming five fruits/vegetables daily and exercising 30 minutes or more each day.
  • Weight changes will be measured by calculating the difference between a starting andending weight.
• You can earn points the following ways:

• Keep track of your points on the scorecard attached.
• Participants who earn at least 10 points a week will be entered for weekly prizes.
• Submit your completed scorecard to Sara Goodwin at sgoodwin@ceoempowers.org each Monday to be entered in weekly drawings.

Commit to a Healthy Holiday Season!

• Check your inbox for challenge communications and tips and tools.
• Be on the lookout for details on our Try It Tuesdays exercise initiative!  We will be hosting DVD-led workouts at our main campus to help staff reach their weight maintenance goals.
• Every participant who earns 100
  points by the end of the challenge will be entered to win a grand prize!

If you have any questions, please contact Sara Goodwin at sgoodwin@ceoempowers.org.