Get Paid for Achieving Your Healthy Resolutions!
Did you know that 55 percent of Colorado adults are overweight or obese? That’s probably why losing weight and getting healthy is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. However, studies have shown that most New Year’s Resolutions are given up by day nine! Thankfully Kaiser Permanente has started the Weigh and Win program that will help you stay on track by offering incentives along the way.
How does the program work?
The Weigh and Win program is completely FREE for Colorado adults age 18 and over! Funded by Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit, Kaiser wants the public to have access to an effective healthy living program, which is only usually offered in worksite settings. Participants will weigh-in at a private, automated kiosk located in their community every 90 days. In between your kiosk check-ins, you will receive a daily email or text program from your coach motivating you with healthy eating and active living tips. These messages are tailored to your results during your kiosk assessment.
How do I enroll?
You can either enroll online or at your local kiosk. (See below for kiosk locations) Enrolling is easy. Simply fill out a quick questionnaire to get started. You can then choose what types of text messages you would like to receive, if any, and also the time they are sent to you! Weigh and Win then provides a calendar in which you are to check-in at your local kiosk. Maps and locations are provided on the website as well.
What are the incentives?
During your weigh-in sessions at the free kiosk stands, your results will determine the money you receive. If you experience a 5 percent weight loss, you will receive $15 and a 10 percent weight loss will earn you $30, and so on (see table below). You may also earn rewards from local retail partners for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and participating in program activities such as keeping a weekly journal.
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Weight Loss
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Quarterly Reward
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5%
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$15
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10%
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$30
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15%
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$45
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20%
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$75
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25%
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$105
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30%
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$150
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How can I make this more challenging?
Consider creating a team with your colleagues, friends or family! This will further motivate participants as well as allow your team to earn additional awards.
Get your employees involved!
At a time when budgets are tight, this program has all the financial incentives built in — all you have to do is spread the word and keep the enthusiasm. Your human resources department can be extremely important in getting employees motivated to lead a healthier life style. We encourage you to create teams with your employees and colleagues to get healthy today! Start your own team, and pass this flyer around your workplace to start the trend of a healthier lifestyle.
For Kiosk locations, and to learn more, go to http://weighandwin.com/. Post your experiences with Weigh & Win below!
