2015 Team Up for Weight Loss Program
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2015 Team Up for Weight Loss Program
Inova HealthSource 2015 Team Up for Weight Loss Program Overview In April, another round of the Team Up for Weight Loss (TUWL) program will begin. Join forces with your fellow Inova co-workers and start making healthy lifestyle changes! With the support from the Inova HealthSource team, you and your teammates can look forward to weekly tips and resources in your inbox or online – from ideas for physical activities to tasty healthy food choices. The journey to weight loss has never been more fun! And who knows, you or your team might win a great prize for doing something good for yourself. In this 10-week challenge, you’ll weigh in and weigh out with Inova HealthSource staff. You can participate to lose weight OR be a team encourager and get up to 200 WellAware points! Key Dates Registration Date April 1-12, 2015 Weigh In Dates April 7-21, 2015 Weigh Out Dates June 16-30, 2015 Program Ends June 30, 2015 Get WellAware Points 100 points per teammate – Team weight loss is 1-1.9% of total body weight 200 points per teammate– Team weigh loss is 2% or more of total body weight th After you complete the program, your points will be updated on InovaWellAware.com by the 10 of the following month What You Need to Get Started Register online at : https://inovateamup.org/team-up-for-weight-loss/ (The site works best with the most up-todate versions of Firefox, Chrome and Internet Exploere – at least IE9) Add names of co-workers to your team. View instructions on how to Create, Invite and Join a Team Weigh in For help, email [email protected] or call 703-698-2400, press 5. 1 Program Rules Team Composition Each team must consist of 2 to 5 employees whose weight loss will be used in the award calculation One additional employee may participate on the team as an Inova Encourager, as defined below Inova Encourager The Inova Encourager’s weight will not be included in the weight loss challenge The Encourager does not have to attend any weigh days (but it is encouraged!) The Encourager is eligible for all Inova Team Up awards The Encourage role is ideal for individuals that are medically unable to participate in a weight loss challenge but want to participate in the WellAware program. Weigh-in / Weigh-out Instructions Weigh-in (April 17-21, 2015) o All team members must weigh in once o Each member may weigh-in at the time and location that is best for him/her o There will be 10 days to weigh-in, with sessions at various locations o The team does not need to weigh-in at the same location, time or date but all team members must weigh in. o You will receive emails or posts regularly for challenge updates o Weigh-in dates will be held on weekdays starting April 7, 2015 Weigh-out (June 16- July 2, 2015) o Each participant must weigh out at the schedule Inova Health Source weight outs at any location and th nd date between June 16 and July 2 . o You do not have to weigh out at the same time and locations as your teammates. o If a team member does not make their designated weigh-out day, Inova Team Up will use his or her initial weigh-in weight. Disclaimer – If it is medically inadvisable or unreasonably difficult due to a medical condition for you to achieve or attempt to achieve any of the standards for the reward under this program, call us at 1-877-466-8201 and press 3 and we will work with you to develop another way to qualify for the reward. It’s always important to check with your doctor before you engage in a new fitness activity. The WellAware Program offers a variety of options. 2 Weigh Dates There are plenty of locations to meet your weigh-in requirement. No appointments necessary. Find a location that’s most convenient for you. 3 Frequently Asked Questions 1. What’s new for the 2015 Team Up for Weight Loss challenge program? This year’s program has a new platform making it easier to use. You can create your own profile, add coworkers to join your team and send messages to one another No more submission forms needed for participating in Team Up! WellAware points will be automatically updated so there’s less work on your end! After you complete the program, your points will be updated on th InovaWellAware.com by the 10 of the following month Program completion requires weight loss to earn points. A team gets 100 points if the team weight is 1%1.9% of total body weight. A team gets 200 points if the team weight is 2% or more of total body weight. The percentage of body weight loss for each team will be calculated as follows: (sum of all team members’ weigh-in weights minus the sum of all team members’ weigh-out weights) divided by (sum of all team members’ weigh-in weights) multiplied by 100. Total team percentage weight loss will be recorded to the second decimal place The program is a 10 week challenge. 2. Can team members work at different site locations? Yes, team members may have different work locations. The new website enables you to virtually keep in touch and motivate each other throughout the challenge. 3. How Do I create a team and add members? a. To Create a Team i. Visit the Dashboard ii. Select “View All Team” in Teams sections iii. Click “Create” (Right-hand side of Teams bar) b. To Add Employees to a Team i. Select Team ii. Click “Invite Friends” 1. If you invite friends that have not already signed up, they must register at Team Up Registration before they join your team. 4. Will you be offering any exercise classes? Please consider signing up for any Inova HealthSource class. As an Inova employee, you receive a 75% discount! www.healthsource.org/fitnessandwellbeing You can also schedule a small group training class at your work location through Inova HealthSource. You have to secure a room with the time, dates and participants and Inova HealthSource will provide the instructor. All participants must pay for the class but will receive a 75% discount off the regular fee. Please email [email protected] for additional details. 4 5. I signed up for Inova’s Personal Coaching Programs (e.g. Personal Weigh Coach or Personal Food & Fit Coach). Can I participate in this program too? Yes, your coach will be able to help you make adjustments to your current goals. We believe in making gradual lifestyle changes, and will definitely support you during Team Up! 6. Can I sign up as an individual participant? No, you must sign up on a team of 2-5 people. This is a team-based program, and it is important for you to be on a team with people you know. That way, you can support and hold one another accountable over the challenge. 7. What if I have a medical condition that will make it unreasonably difficult to participate in the program? You can belong to a team as an Encourager to support your team’s progress. The Encourager’s weight will not be included in the weight loss challenge. Encouragers can only be part of teams of at least 2 people participating in the weight loss portion. There can only be one Encourager per team. 8. Do we get prizes for completing the program? Yes, prizes will be awarded to the team with the greatest percentage of overall weight loss. Keep checking www.inovateamup.org for additional details! Please allow 2-3 weeks to upload the weight information and calculate the points. Points will be available by August 10th”Winners P will receive an email with information on how to choose their awards. Please allow 3-6 weeks to receive your prizes once the announcement is made. 9. I have questions. Who can I contact? Please email [email protected] or call 703-698-2400 and press 5. 5