Welcome to the Northland Healthier You Challenge!

This is an 8-week program designed to encourage overall wellness, consistent physical activity, and healthy diet choices. We hope you find this to be a fun experience for developing positive lifestyle changes. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

​Join the movement to get fit this winter and feel great in the New Year! 

​The program runs January 7, 2018 to March 3, 2018. Registration deadline is January 12.

​Click here to view a promotional flyer.

​Click here to join and visit the private Facebook Group for participants only.


HOW TO REGISTER
  • Download a Registration Form (click here) or visit your local Northland Health Centers.
  • Please note that no weigh-ins will be completed at the clinic for this challenge. You will be asked to self-report your weight on the registration form and on weekly activity reports.
  • The registration deadline is January 12. 
  • If you would like to compete for grand prizes, an enrollment fee of $20 is required at time of registration.
  • You may submit your completed registration form in any of the following ways:
    • Drop off form at a Northland Health Centers patient services desk at any time without an appointment
    • Mail to: Northland Health Centers; PO Box 535; Turtle Lake ND 58575
    • Email to lfiedler@northlandchc.org

​RULES & REGULATIONS
​REPORTING ACTIVITIES & WEEKLY PRIZE DRAWINGS
  • Your challenge is to earn as many points as possible each week for 8 weeks.
  • Keep track of your activities using the Activity Log (click here).
  • Report your activities each week for a chance to win prizes. All information must be submitted ONLINE using the links provided below.
Click Here for Week 1:  January 7 - January 13  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is January 14 at 11pm
​Click Here for Week 2:  January 14 - January 20  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is January 21 at 11pm
Click Here for Week 3:  January 21 - January 27  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is January 28 at 11pm
Click Here for Week 4:  January 28 - February 3  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is February 4 at 11pm
​Click Here for Week 5:  February 4 - February 10  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is February 11 at 11pm
Click Here for Week 6:  February 11 - February 17  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is February 18 at 11pm
​Click Here for Week 7:  February 18 - February 24  ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is February 25 at 11pm
​Click Here for Week 8:  February 25 - March 3 ~ Reporting deadline for prizes is March 4 at 11pm
  • Weeks run Sunday through Saturday. All participants who submit weekly activity information by Sunday at 11pm will be considered for the weekly drawing for small prizes relevant to health and fitness.
  • If you do not meet the deadline, you will not be eligible for the weekly drawing that week. However, your activities can be submitted late and will still count towards your overall score for grand prizes.
  • Point totals and weekly winners will be posted online.
  • Participants who don’t pay an enrollment fee ARE eligible for weekly prizes, but not grand prizes.


EARNING POINTS
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    You earn points for the following activities. Review the Rules and Regulations (click here) document for more details.
  • Sugar: Up to 5 points daily for avoiding sugary treats
  • Fruits & Vegetables:  Up to 5 points daily for consuming fruits and vegetables
  • Exercise:  Up to 5 points daily for physical activity
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FINAL MEASUREMENTS
  • Please note that no weigh-ins will be completed at the clinic for this challenge. You will be asked to self-report your weight on the registration form and on weekly activity reports.

  • All participants who report their final weight at the end of the challenge will receive 25 points for each percent of body weight lost. Percent of ​Body Weight Lost is calculated by dividing weight lost by starting weight at beginning of challenge. Points will not subtracted if weight is gained.          


 GRAND PRIZES
  • Enrollment fees will be divided to award cash prizes for first, second, and third place winners.
  • Participants must pay a $20 enrollment fee at time of registration to be eligible to compete for grand prizes.
  • Prizes will vary based on the number of participants in each challenge. The more participants, the greater the grand prizes, so get your friends to join in on the competition. First place winners will receive 50% of fees collected; second and third place winners will receive 30% and 20% respectively.
  • Points earned during the challenge and data collected at the beginning and end of the challenge will be used to determine grand prize winners. All participants who report a beginning and ending weight will received 25 additional points for each percent of body weight lost. Percent of ​Body Weight Lost is calculated by dividing weight lost by starting weight at beginning of challenge. Points will not be subtracted if weight is gained.

 

Northland Health Centers wish you success in the Healthier You Challenge!

Please contact Laura Fiedler, Outreach & Enrollment Coordinator, if you have questions or need assistance.
​Email: lfiedler@northlandchc.org
​Phone: 701.448.2054