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Here we are on day 3 of our 89 day challenge! That means you have plenty of time to work on your healthy lifestyle, and to rack up points toward the one-year membership at Highland Fitness Center! In May, you will be placed in that drawing once for every 100 points you earn. In the meantime, as a registered participant you are eligible for weekly prize drawings!

Registration drawings were held last week at the boys and girls basketball games! In addition, yesterday we drew for the 16-week weight loss program from Physician's Weight Loss Center! Congratulations to our winners:

• Paul Marg, 3-month membership at Highland
• Juanita Peck, 1-hour massage at Body Focus
• Brad Marg, Badger welcome mat from Huebsch
• Jeff Pepowski, Packer cap from the Packer Foundation
• Jennifer Golat, Active & Alive t-shirt from Active & Alive
  
• Greg Emerson, 16-week weight loss program from Physician's Weight Loss Center
  
  

Back to earning points! Active & Alive is sponsoring workshops and weekly activities throughout the challenge period. Some of those are listed below. You can earn 5 points for each of those activities you participate in, and 10 points for each workshop. Other ways to earn points include:

• Exercise/workout = 2 points/20 minute session
• Drink 32 oz. of water = 1 point/day
• Eat 4 servings of fruits/vegetables = 1 point/day
• Eat breakfast = 1 point/day
• Wear your seat belt each time you get in the car = 1 point/day
• BodyAge Assessment program at Highland = 20 points
  

In addition, at the end of the challenge, you will receive additional points for reducing your weight and/or body age, and for quitting smoking!

Losin' It Events through Monday, February 9:

Tonight and every Tuesday night, blood pressure screening, Emergency Services Building, 1904 Spooner Ave, Altoona, 6:45 p.m.

Feb. 7, mall walking, Oakwood Mall food court, 8-9:00 a.m.

Feb. 9, workshop, Hillary Sanwick, Exercise & Diet: Tips for Over 30, Altoona High School library, 711 7th Street W, Altoona, 6:30 p.m.

Just Added:

Feb. 26, workshop, Chester Gustavson, Self-Defense, AFK Martial Arts, 1606 B South Hastings Way, Eau Claire, 6:30 p.m.

To take advantage of other special offers from our partners:

Go to our website to download coupons:

• 3-month membership option at Highland Fitness
• Special price for BodyAge Assessment at Highland
• 50% off weight loss program at Physician's Weight Loss Center
• 1-week free or $0 enrollment at Anytime Fitness
  
  
  

To be ready for anything, bookmark our website!
http://www.activeandalive.com

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See you at our activities, listed through next Monday!

Feb. 7, mall walking, Oakwood Mall, meet at the food court, 8-9:00 a.m.

Feb. 8, open skate, Boyd Rink, Main St, Eau Claire, 1-3:00 p.m.

Feb. 9, workshop, Hillary Sanwick, Exercise & Diet: Tips for Over 30, Altoona High School library, 711 7th Street W, Altoona, 6:30 p.m.

Something to think about:
Next week, February 9-15 is Random Acts of Kindness Week

Numerous scientific studies show that acts of kindness result in significant health benefits, both physical and mental. Here are some key points:

Helping contributes to the maintenance of good health, and it can diminish the effect of diseases and disorders serious and minor, psychological and physical.....

Read on:
http://www.actsofkindness.org/inspiration/health#here

Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone: - Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own.
Author: Adam Lindsay Gordon (1833-70)

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To be ready for anything, bookmark our website!
http://www.activeandalive.com

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You are receiving this weekly email as a registered member of the Active & Alive Losin' It wellness challenge! Good luck!