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WHAT IS THE WELLNESS CHALLENGE?
A one-year challenge for the Lawton Fort Sill community and southwest Oklahoma to become a healthier place to live and raise a family. Our goal is to lose a cumulative 250,000 lbs over the next year plus lower blood pressures, cholesterol levels and increase everyone’s activity by becoming more fit. The Challenge is for anyone over 18 years of age who wants to commit to a year-long challenge to improve their overall wellness.
The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Fit Kids of Southwest Oklahoma, kicked off the Challenge with a Health Screening & Education Expo on January 14, 2010.
ARE THERE PRIZES?
YES! Prizes are given for the most successful improvement and the greatest
amount of weight lost and the more points you have the greater your chances
of being eligible to win a prize.
HOW ARE POINTS EARNED?
Points are earned for weight loss, overall achievement and participation in
challenge-sponsored events. There are categories of Gold, Silver and
Bronze... read more
WHAT ARE CHALLENGE SPONSORED EVENTS?
Throughout the year, there are educational & physical activity events. Challenge participants earn points for attending these challenge sponsored events. read more & see event list...
August & September. 7am every Saturday from August 21 to October 9, Elmer Thomas Park (corner of 6th & Ferris). Free training classes to prepare for walking or running the Spirit of Survival Walk or Run. Each session features coach Susie Hope, teaching the "do's and don'ts of starting and maintaining a beginner training program.
October 10. Spirit of Survival Walk & Run, 1pm, Elmer Thomas Park. click for more information and entry form
RESOURCES
Look over the great resources which may be helpful to you on your quest to losing weight and becoming a healthier you!
QUARTERLY WEIGHS-INS
Challenge participants are encouraged to track their progress by attending quarterly weigh-in’s; just show your participation passport & step on the scales.
Weigh-in’s are at the Lawton YMCA, 5 SW 5th Street, 580.355.9622. No appointment required.
Quarter 3
Friday, October 22, 10am to 2pm; Saturday, October 23, 10am to 2pm
The Quarter 4 weigh-in is conducted during the Final Screening in January 2011 which is a comprehensive screening identical to the January 2010 screening that kick-off the Wellness Challenge. Date TBA.
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Need more info? Contact the Chamber, 580.355.3541 |
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