Scale Back Alabama Kicks Off 2015 Contest
1/8/2015
Alabama has the 8th highest rate of obesity among adults of any state in the country, which is a better ranking than in previous years, but still not good.
In its 9th year, Scale Back Alabama is targeted to these adults. The statewide weight-loss contest has resulted in more than one million pounds lost since its beginning eight years ago, and it continues to be a great way to start the New Year by motivating Alabamians to eat less and move more.
This year’s program is improved based on feedback from previous participants and local coordinators. Those 18 and older can now participate in teams of two, rather than teams of four, and they can go online to register themselves starting January 6. Once registered, they must go to an official weigh-in site during the week of Jan. 19 – 25 to do their initial weigh in. Then, each week they will receive health tips from a panel of experts. At the end of the contest, all individuals and teams who lose at least 10 pounds (one pound a week) will be placed in a drawing for cash prizes.
“We’re serving as a public weigh-in site this year and will be offering the following times for teams to come by and do their initial weigh in: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,” said Dr. John Campbell, Primary Care Physician at Enterprise Express Care. “We know the importance of a healthy diet and exercise and are excited to be a part of this free, statewide effort to get Alabamians healthier. Weight loss has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure and improve hypertension as well help minimize and slow the onset of type II diabetes.”
Scale Back Alabama, now in its ninth year, is designed for adults, but the hope is that these adults will positively influence their family and friends. In fact, this year’s program will have more of a family focus and will include health tips for children.
Scale Back Alabama is sponsored by the Alabama Hospital Association and the Alabama Department of Public Health, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. For more information or to sign up for a team, visit www.scalebackalabama.com. You can also find and follow the Facebook page.
For more information about the weigh in location, directions or times please call Enterprise Express Care (334) 348-8818 or visit them at 805 East Lee Street, Suite C.
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