CHPS promotes DOWNSIZED Challenge
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Reshape your life this spring by participating in the DOWNSIZED Weight Management Challenge with Civilian Health Promotion Services. The challenge encourages participants to strive for a healthy weight by learning healthy lifestyle habits for nutrition and physical activity. Both federal civilian employees and active duty members are eligible to participate. Participants who enroll in the challenge and complete the initial weight measurement will receive a free CHPS performance T-shirt.
How to participate in the DOWNSIZED Challenge:
- Enroll online at USAFwellness.com between now and April 11.
- Complete an initial weight measurement between now and April 11 including:
- Self-measurement sent by email to CHPS.
- In-person weigh-in with CHPS (appointment only).
- Collect CHPS performance T-shirt enrollment award — In-person pick-up only at local CHPS office (appointment only).
- Track at least 800 minutes of physical activity from April 12 – June 6.
- Lose at least two percent of initial weight by final weight measurement.
- Example calculation:
- Initial weight 200 pounds.
- Two percent of 200 pounds (0.02 x 200) = four pounds.
- Complete final weight measurement between June 9 – June 18.
- Self-measurement sent by email to CHPS.
- In-person weigh-in with CHPS (appointment only).
- To be eligible for CHPS gym bag completion award, participants need to:
- Complete Initial Weight measurement by April 11.
- Complete and track at least 800 minutes of physical activity by June 6.
- Lose at least two percent of initial weight by final weight measurement.
- Complete final weight measurement by June 18.
For more information, visit USAFwellness.com, or contact Hill CHPS at 801-586-9586, abigail.r.thompson17.ctr@mail.mil, or CHPSsupport@us.af.mil.