Health Challenge

Are you ready to make a change? Healthy Utah's Health Challenges offer the perfect way to get started and keep you going with your health goals. So don't wait—take the challenge today! It only takes a few minutes to sign up and get started.

Money Matters
(Registration: June)

With the current state of the economy money matters are on the forefront of most people's minds. The Money Matters challenge will provide the keys to accessing financial savings and treasures. Throughout the program participants will be awarded coins (points) to add to their financial treasure chest. The goal is to earn 100 coins (points) in one month by completing money saving activities each day. The activities range from making a grocery list to developing a budget. Each week helpful financial tips and information will be provided that will help you save money, budget, get out of debt, and stretch your dollar. The challenge begins July 1 and runs through July 31, 2010.

Iron Chef Challenge
(Registration: August)

This challenge is designed to get you out of your nutrition rut and add some healthy variety to your routine. The Iron Chef challenge will expand your dietary repertoire by introducing (at least) 4 new, healthy ingredients in to your diet in the month of September. Participants will receive weekly “secret” ingredients and will have to incorporate them in to at least one meal that week. If you successfully use all 4 secret ingredients and complete the final survey, you will be entered to win 1 of 25 prizes valued at $25! The challenge runs September 1st - 30th.

Smokeout Challenge
(Registration: October)

Ready to stop smoking, but think you might need some extra help? Take on the Healthy Utah Smokeout Challenge! We will provide you with resources and support to improve your chances of quitting for good. The challenge begins November 1st so you will have time to prepare for your quit date on the Great American Smokeout (November 18th). Your chances of staying quit will be better if you’re prepared. If you quit tobacco for 1 month and complete the final survey, you will be entered to win a prize valued at $25! Register today in your myHealthyUtah account. The challenge begins November 1st.

Maintain Don't Gain
(Registration: October)

The holidays are an amazing time full of festive food, family, friends and fun! But shorter days, holiday stress and an overabundance of food at parties and gatherings can make it difficult to stay healthy. Maintain Don't Gain was created to give participants the support and tools they need to manage stress and their waistlines during this busy time of year. Enjoy practical information about how to add activity to a hectic schedule, prepare healthy holiday meals and reduce stress. This challenge is perfect for the individual or team who is interested in a happier and healthier holiday season this year.