
Challenge and Activity Tracker Info
Registration for the CF Health and Wellness Challenge (H&WC) opens April 2013 and ends at midnight 31 May 2103. Click on the H&WC logo on the BBS to register or click here from a DWAN computer.
Because the 19 Wing CF Health and Wellness Challenge (H&WC) website is on the DND Intranet (accessible on DND network computers), military family members (18 and over) who wish to participate, must be registered by a military member or DND/NPF/MFRC employee. Since only one (1) registration may be entered for each forces email address, military family members may be registered using their personal email addresses.
At the end of each day, participants will be asked to enter online, the achievement of as many of the 24 health indicators on the H&WC Activity Sheet (see example below). The points associated with the health indicators will be tracked on the 19 Wing CF Health and Wellness Challenge website. There are also 32 monthly bonus choices which may be completed on a one time only basis. The chosen daily and monthly health indicators reflect the health promotion core program areas and the Health and Physical Fitness Strategy.
Tracking your daily choices online begins on 01 May 2013 and ends at midnight 31 May 2013. Participants will have until close of business 07 June 2013 to submit their points online.
At the end of the month, those that have achieved 2170 points or more will be entered into the prize draw.
Click here for a printable copy of the H&WC Activity Tracker.
For more information please contact Maggie Norman, 19 Wing Health Promotion Admin Asst. Local: 8577 or Email: maggie.norman@forces.gc.ca
Example of the
19 Wing Comox CF Health and Wellness Challenge
Daily Activities Tracking Sheet
Welcome “Your Name”. You may start reporting results on May 1st.
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Part 1 - Daily Activities (5 points maximum per day for each activity) Give yourself 5 points each time you complete a Daily Activity! |
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Social Wellness |
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I took time to slow down and relax. |
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I reframed a negative thought into a positive thought. |
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I practiced work/life balance. |
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I expressed gratitude. |
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I connected with friends. |
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I laughed really hard. |
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Addiction Awareness & Prevention |
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I refrained from or reduced my use of tobacco products today and /or I am not a tobacco user. |
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I followed the Low Risk Drinking Guidelines and/or I chose not to drink alcohol today. |
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I have not let my time online interfere with family and friends. |
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I chose a healthy alternative to alcohol after participating in a sporting activity. |
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I decided how much time and money I wanted to spend on gambling and stuck with it and/or I chose not to gamble today. |
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I took prescription or over the counter medication only as the label recommended. |
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Nutritional Wellness |
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I ate a healthy breakfast. |
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I ate vegetables or fruit with each meal. |
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I chose a healthy snack. |
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I had vegetables and fruit more often than juice. |
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I ate whole grains. |
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I stopped eating when I was full. |
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Injury Prevention & Active Living |
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I accumulated 30 minutes of physical activity. |
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Through exercise, I was winded at a moderate rate for at least 7 minutes. |
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I completed 5 minutes of core strengthening exercise. |
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I got up from my work station at least six times today. |
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I was physically active during my lunch hour. |
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I didn’t speak or text on the cell phone (hands-free or not) when driving. |
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Daily Activities Points Total (maximum 120 points/day) |
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Part 2 - Bonus Activity (Activity can only be counted once during the challenge) Give yourself 10 points each time you complete a Bonus Activity |
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Social Wellness |
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I wrote in a journal. |
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I resolved a personal conflict constructively. |
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I did something positive for the environment. |
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I assisted somebody in need. |
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I volunteered my time. |
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I attended a course or a conference of personal interest. |
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I learned a new skill. |
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I spent time with friends. |
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Addiction Awareness & Prevention |
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I refrained from I refrained from using alcohol to relax or fall asleep. |
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I chose to quit smoking and/or stop using other tobacco products/I am not a tobacco user. |
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As a host, I arranged safe transport home for my guests. |
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I talked with a family member and/or friend about healthy choices regarding alcohol, other drugs, gambling and or tobacco use. |
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I chose to be the designated driver during a social event with my family and/or friends. |
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I arranged alternate transportation to and from an event where I planned to consume alcohol. |
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I made non-alcoholic beverages available at a social function I hosted. |
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I did not drive a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other intoxicant. |
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Nutritional Wellness |
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I tried a new vegetable or fruit. |
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I followed the vegetable and fruit serving guidelines in the Canadian Food Guide. |
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I followed all serving guidelines in the Canadian Food Guide for a full day. |
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I tried a new healthy recipe. |
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I drank water throughout the day. |
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I planned my meals ahead. |
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I planned my snacks ahead. |
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I compared the Nutrition Facts table on food labels to choose products that contain less fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and sodium. |
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Injury Prevention & Active Living |
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I took the stairs and didn’t use elevators or escalators. |
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I walked or biked to work at least 10 times this month. |
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I accumulated 10,000 steps (or 30-minutes of fast walking) in one day. |
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I practiced defensive driving. |
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I used protective equipment on the job or recreationally. |
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I went for a swim, hike, or worked out at the gym. |
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I participated in a recreational activity. |
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I did an hour of garden or yard work. |
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Daily Activities Points Total (maximum 120 points/day) |
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Previous Daily Points |
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Bonus Activity Total (Maximum 320 points/month) |
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Grand Total Points |
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