1st Challenge- "Walk Across Van Buren County"

Start Date: January 12th to April 21st, 2009

Team or Individual

Cost: Free

Tracking Methods

• Miles walked
• Calories
• Weight loss
• Blood pressure
• BMI
• The only statistic that will be submitted is miles walked.

Health Screenings

• Starting in January 2009
• Blood Pressure, weight, waist measurement, BMI, height, BMI and Blood sugar
• Pre and post program
• Screenings available in all villages

Individual Goals:

• Increase Physical activity
• Weight loss
• Blood pressure reducesed
• BMI reducesed
• Improved nutrition(Drink fluids, consume 5-9 Fruits & Vegetables daily)
• Quit using tobacco

Quarterly Education Meetings:

• Group Meetings will be offered on topics of interested to group
• Healthy Cooking
• Exercise programs
• Correct way to lift weights
• Much more