Are
you ready to make positive lifestyle changes, however
big or small? Become part of the growing nationwide trend
of communities working to reduce chronic disease and improve
quality of life. Balancing work, family, physical and
mental health are important to our overall well-being,
but can be challenging. Take It Off Hawaii offers tips
and tricks to help you take the important first step to
start you on your journey of wellness!
Take It Off Hawaii is a 12-week
community wellness program that encourages residents of
Hawaii Island to improve their lifestyle. The goal
is to reduce the incidence of chronic disease through improved
nutrition and increased physical activity.
Take The Challenge! Teams
of five or more members compete for great prizes over a
period of twelve weeks as they lose weight and take steps
to become healthier. See Qualifying
Guidelines. Competition is based on the number of lifestyle
points earned. Click here to see a sampling of Lifestyle
Points.
For More Information Contact:
East Hawaii - American Cancer Society, Cecily
Nago at 935-9763
North Hawaii - Five Mountains Hawaii, Laura Eldridge at
887-1281
West Hawaii - PAN Coalition, Caroline Kunitake at (808)
782-2150
2008
Challenge
This year’s Take It Off Hawaii (TIOH) program
came to a rousing finale when North Hawaii participants
gathered at Anna’s Ranch in Waimea to celebrate
their successes. A total of 58 North Hawaii teams, comprised
of 416 people, signed up in early May for the 12 week
program. Teams consisted of five to ten members, each
competing to receive "lifestyle points” designed
to improve health and well-being. While weight loss
was not the main focus, a total of 803 pounds were lost
by the 179 people who completed the program. Winners
included team members from Tutu’s House, North
Hawaii Community Hospital, Hale Ho’ola Hamakua
and HPM. Click
here for the 2008 North Hawaii TIOH Awards for more
detail.
