WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Participate in the Downsized Weight Management Challenge with Civilian Health Promotion Services this Spring.
The challenge encourages participants to strive for a healthy weight by learning healthy lifestyle habits for nutrition and physical activity. Both federal civilian employees and active-duty members are eligible to participate.
“The Downsized Challenge can be a great motivational tool as it encourages participants to live well by shedding extra pounds and becoming more physically active,” said Kim Harris, Eglin’s CHPS coordinator.
Participants who enroll in the challenge and complete the initial weight measurement will receive a free CHPS performance T-shirt.
To participate in the Downsized Challenge:
- Enroll at USAFwellness.com by April 11
- Complete an initial weight measurement by April 11
- Email self-measurement send by email to CHPS office
- Conduct in-person weigh-in with CHPS office, appointments only
- Collect CHPS performance T-shirt enrollment award. In-person pick-up only at CHPS office, appointment only
- Track at least 800 minutes of physical activity from April 12 to June 6
- Lose at least 2% of initial weight by final weight measurement. Example calculation: two percent of 200 pounds (0.02 x 200) = four pounds
- Complete final weight measurement between June 9-18
- Email self-measurement to CHPS office
- Conduct in-person weigh-in with CHPS office, appointments only
To be eligible for CHPS gym bag completion award, participants need to:
- Complete initial weight measurement by April 11
- Complete and track at least 800 minutes of physical activity by June 6
- Lose at least 2% of initial weight by final weight measurement
- Complete final weight measurement by June 18
For more information, visit USAFwellness.com, or contact the Eglin CHPS office at 883-8024.