12-week Healthier Weigh challenge kicks off in January

The 2021 A Healthier Weigh challenge is set to begin in six eastern Colorado counties in early January. There will be a staggered start as each county has set up their own registration and weigh-in date. However, the educational content of the program will be consistent for all counties.

The AHW challenge encourages increasing activity, making wise food choices and living a healthier lifestyle in 2021. The annual 12-week health and fitness challenge will take on the theme of “Make 2021 Your Healthiest Year!”

Teams consist of four adults. County challenge guidelines, entry packets and weigh-in dates are available. Contact Deeona Johnston at the Phillips County Extension office by calling 970-854-3616 or emailing deeona.johnston@colostate.edu.

Through increased activity and making wise food choices, participants in previous years have lost an average of 3% to 5% of their beginning weight during the 12 weeks and up to 6% of their beginning waist circumference. Since the program promotes overall health and fitness and not just weight loss, weekly weigh-ins are not required.

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