The Healthy Habits Challenge is an annual challenge held in March. The Healthy Habits Challenge is a month-long program that can be completed virtually, with an option for a few in-person components throughout the month. For the first week, students will be tasked with maintaining healthy hydration, which they are challenged to maintain for the entirety of the month. For each of the following weeks, there will be a new habit that students are challenged to incorporate into their daily schedule.
Students will complete a survey at the end of every week outlining their experience with the challenge. Completion of the survey is how students are entered into the raffle for a chance to win the prize for that week.
Please note: This program is open to only CWRU, CIA, CIM, and KSU School or Podiatry students only.
Please read below for information on each of the weeks and their corresponding challenges.
Hydration
Week one's focus is on hydration.
They say that drinking at least 64oz a day can help you stay properly hydrated. Proper hydration can help with:
- Maintaining a normal temperature
- Lubrication and cushioning of joints.
- Protection your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
- AND MORE!
This week your challenge is to try and drink at least 64 oz of water a day and see how you feel after your increased water intake. Keep track of your water intake in a weekly log to help complete your end of the week hydration log.
The prize for this week is an Owala water bottle. You must complete the end of the week survey to be entered into the raffle to win the prize. If you would like extra submissions you can attend the UH&CS Hydration Station at KSL on March 6th from 11am - 1pm.
Register for week 1 by clicking here.
Nutrition
For week 2 we will be focusing on nutrition.
Having a nutritious diet is important to your overall health.
Our nutrition focus will be all about getting enough fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Fruits and Vegetables hold a lot of nutrients that our bodies need. The challenge of the week is to try and get full servings of fruits and vegetables everyday while also continuing to drink enough water to stay properly hydrated. Make sure to continue tracking your water and fruit/vegetable intake, as participants will be asked to fill out a survey based on their habits for the week.
The prize for this week will be $20 Case Cash for dinning services. You must complete the end of the week survey to be entered into the raffle to win the prize. If you would like an extra submission you can attend the Healthy Food Giveaway in Thwing Atrium on March 10th from 11am - 1 pm. You can register for the Healthy Food Giveaway here.
Register for week 2 by clicking here.
Physical Health
The focus for week 3 will be Physical Activity
This week, we invite you to focus on your physical health! Challenge yourself to be active for at least 30 minutes 3-4 days this week, in addition to drinking 64 ounces of water daily. Consistent exercise can improve your sleep, mood, and energy levels throughout the day.
To support this week's challenge, UH&CS is working with One to One Fitness to offer two fitness classes throughout the week. Space for the classes is limited and reserved for those participating in the Healthy Habits Challenge. Please see below for the classes that will be offered.
- Beginner Yoga - Mon. Mar. 17th from 6 pm - 7 pm at University Circle Incorporated. Registration for this event is required.
- Pilates - Fri. Mar. 21st from 1 -2 pm at One To One Registration for this event is required.
Registration details for the fitness classes will be sent to challenge participants on March 16th.
The prize for this week is a FREE 30 minute massage at One To One. You must complete the end of the week survey to be entered into the raffle.
Register for week 3 by clicking here.
Mental Health
For the fourth and final week of March we will focus on mental health.
Mental wellness allows us to have healthy mindsets ready for complex thinking and decision-making, which allows for clear mind and productivity.
For this final week, we invite you to incorporate selfcare into your daily schedule, along with drinking water. We encourage you to dust off some of your old hobbies you haven’t had the chance to enjoy. Or, try something completely new and discover a new activity to love! This way, you’ll find new ways to relax. Have fun with this last week, and enjoy putting your mental health first while staying hydrated.
The prize for this week is a portable neck massager. You must complete the end of the week survey to be entered into the raffle to win the prize. If you would like extra submissions you can attend the guest speak Ross Szabo's lecture on March 25th at 6pm. Registration for this event will be on campus groups and open to the whole campus community.
You must sign up for weeks 1 - 3 to participate in week 4.
You can register for week 1 by clicking here. Registering for week 1 will automatically register you for weeks 2-4.