Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge
January 23 – May 1, 2012
The Live Healthy Iowa 100 Day Challenge is a team based weight loss and physical activity program that will assist you in making positive changes that lead to a healthier lifestyle.
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**2012 Challenge Overview
TEAM CAPTAIN CENTRAL
Want to keep your team motivated? Bring a 15-minute mini-class to your Live Healthy Iowa team.
- Dining @ UIHC - Learn about healthy options at UIHC, NetNutrition, and the U-Choose program
- Packing a Healthy Lunch - Plan exciting lunches and snacks for the next week
- 5 Things you can do in 5 minutes or less - Participate in meditation and relaxation techniques to decrease stress and increase energy
- Stretching at the Workplace - Learn ways to incorporate stretching into a busy work day
- River Run Training Program - River Run is April 29 (one day before Live Healthy Iowa ends!). Set a team goal to train for this 5k run/walk!
- Mindfulness - Be lead through a 10-minute body scan for self-awareness and do a mindful eating activity.
- Fitness Orientation (CRWC) - Come to CRWC as a team for an orientation to fitness equipment.
- CRWC Tour - Receive a private tour of CRWC with your team
Request any or all of these presentations for your Live Healthy Iowa teams by contacting UI Wellness Intern, Katie Schaier, at katherine-paulson@uiowa.edu. All mini-presentations are led by UI Wellness Interns.
Form a team of 2-10 co-workers and nominate a Team Captain. Register at www.livehealthyiowa.org. Enter Group Registration ID LHIUIOWA. See how to register step-by-step in the FAQ section.
There is a $15 per person registration fee with a discount provided from HY-VEE. (As of 1/26/12, the Hy-Vee discount code is no longer active. The registration fee will be $20.) Additionally, UI Wellness will refund $15 to UI employees (in 50% or greater, regular positions) who submit data into the LHI website on at least 12 weeks during the program. This reimbursement is not available for volunteers, student employees or temporary staff.
How will Live Healthy Iowa know that I am a University of Iowa team?
When team captains are registering, enter LHIUIOWA as the Registration ID to be counted as a University’s team. You will enter your Employee ID number with registration. See “Frequently Asked Questions” for additional details.
How will Live Healthy Iowa know that I am a University of Iowa employee?
You will enter your Employee ID number with registration. See “Frequently Asked Questions” for additional details.
What is included with my entry?
- UI Wellness Supportive Programming (See Events Calendar)
- A Free one year subscription to a lifestyle magazine upon logging on to your personal dashboard.
- Live Healthy Iowa Training Shirt
- Weekly activity, nutrition and recipe tips via e-mail
- Personalized online dashboard to track your progress
- Team Leaderboards
- Access to the LHI resource page powered by Fitness Magazine
- Personalized meal plans
- Customized Workouts
- Community Discussion board
- Calorie charts and MORE
UIHC Teams: You are encouraged to add “:UIHC” at the end of your Team Name to distinguish your group from other UI teams.
Erin Litton, is the “Program Administrator” for the Live Healthy UIOWA teams. Contact her at erin-litton@uiowa.edu with questions.