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What is the Mayor’s New Year New You Challenge?
The Mayor’s New Year New You Challenge is a simple five week wellness program to make Houstonians more aware of their health status and to encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyles.
When will the Challenge begin?
The challenge will start on January 25, 2009 and go on for a five week period until February 28, 2009.
Why do we need a wellness Challenge?
- Houston was named the ‘fattest city in United States’ in 2005 by the Men’s Fitness Magazine.
- A recent community assessment in the Houston Super Neighborhoods of Magnolia, Independence Heights and Sunnyside reported extremely high rates of obesity related chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and high blood pressure.
In order to combat the high rates of obesity and chronic illnesses, Houston needs a wellness program.
How does the Challenge work?
- A challenge card, resembling the popular game bingo, will be given to the participants.
- The challenge card will contain wellness activities suitable for all age groups and abilities.
- The participants will be encouraged to perform the wellness activities on the challenge card and record their progress throughout the game period.
- On completion of the game period, a small prize will be given to the participants!
How do I play the Challenge online?
- Log on to www.getmovinghouston.com
- Fill out the registration form and the pre-participation survey.
- A challenge card will be e-mailed to you.
- Perform the wellness activities for five weeks.
- At the end of the challenge period, fill out a post-participation survey on our website.
- Bring your completed card to our post challenge celebration or to one of our City locations to get your gift coupon!
I don’t have a computer. Is there any other way to take part in the challenge?
Yes. You can also get a hard copy of the challenge card from our participating City locations or at our kick off events.
Participating City locations:
When and where are the kick-off events?
January 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM – Charlotte B. Allen Elementary School in Independence Heights (By invitation only)
Click here for the list of other kick off events and locations.
I have the hard copy of the challenge card. Now what?
- Make sure to fill out the registration form and the survey.
- Tear the completed section and mail it to the Mayor’s Wellness Council or drop it off at one of the City sites.
- Perform the wellness activities and check them off on your card.
- Bring your completed cards back to the participating City locations or to our post-challenge celebration to receive your prize!
When are where is the post challenge celebration? Click here for more information
I missed my daily challenge. What do I do?
If you missed or are unable to perform a challenge you may pick a replacement challenge from the list below. But remember you can use only 3 replacement challenges throughout the program.
- Write down 5 positive things about yourself
- Exercise for 30 minutes
- Try a new low fat recipe
- Send a thank you note to a family member
- Eat your meals without the TV
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Contact us at 713-558-9645 if you need any help or additional information about the challenge.
