Healthy Holiday Challenge
It’s the time of year when extra calories are lurking around every corner - with festive treats, such as boxes of chocolates, eggnog, cookies and pies! All of these extra calories add up, and most Americans put on a pound or two by New Year’s Day.
So what’s the harm of a little weight gain during the holidays, especially if it’s just a pound or two? According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the holidays. That gain adds up year after year, making holiday weight gain an important fac-tor in adult obesity.
On top of the extra calories, the season rings in with a whirlwind of extra activities and gift-giving holidays. While the holidays are meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, most people find the holiday season to be stressful.
The Healthy Holiday challenge with the YMCA is an opportunity to offer you and/or your employees a fun, creative way to bring information on health topics throughout the holiday season. Educational pieces are geared towards healthy choices for the spirit, mind, body, environment and community. Small challenges encourage individuals to take a proactive approach to their own health and well being.
Getting Started:
Contact our Corportate Wellness Coordinator today and Make the Commitment!
The $250 enrollment fee per company includes:
- 8 week challenge - November 7th through December 30th.
- Weekly Healthy Holiday newsletter with relevant health topics
- Prizes based on individual participation
Individuals can participate in the Challenge as well for an enrollment fee of $25.
