Are you ready to test how healthy your lifestyle is? Would you like to win prizes for being active and eating healthy? If you answered yes to either (or both) of those questions, the upcoming MH² Challenge is for you! 

The challenge will be a fun way to get some exercise, learn healthy eating habits and possibly prizes. The eight-week challenge will run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, May 24. The challenge will encourage participants to be active, follow healthy eating guidelines and attend special activities during that time. Participants will be divided into teams of four, with each team consisting of two residents and two employees, and each team will compete for the grand prize as the most active team. The physical activity portion will challenge every participant to be active for 30 minutes (or more) at least five days of the week. Participants completing 30 minutes of activity will earn their team one point for each of the five days they do so, plus earn a one point bonus for reaching the goal. Your point total will be added to your teammate’s points to determine which team wins the prize at the end of the eight weeks.

During the eight weeks, several special activities will be held to encourage exercise, educate participants about physical activity and nutrition, and give the opportunity to win more prizes! The team with the most participation in these events and activities will win the Best Team award. In addition to the physical activity challenge, each week will bring a healthy eating challenge. Every participant that completes the week’s goal will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win another prize. Random drawings will also be held throughout the eight week challenge, so if you haven’t noticed yet, you have a lot of opportunities to win something just for working towards a healthy lifestyle!

Sign up for the MH² Challenge will be from Monday, March 2, to Friday, March 20. Registration slips have been included in this Messenger and can be turned in at the Hospitality Desk. After the registration deadline, teams will be created and announced at the MH² Challenge Kick-Off Party, which will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the Community Room. The Kick-Off Party will be a chance to learn all the challenge rules, enjoy snacks and refreshments, collect tracking materials and ask questions. Feel free to contact me at (785) 341-2995, with any questions.