well i am: tackling an obesity epidemic

well i am: tackling an obesity epidemic
South Africa’s one-of-a-kind wellness challenge is back for its fourth season. The well i am challenge empowers participants by providing them with the tools and guidance to revolutionise their body, health and habits over the 100 healthy day’s period.

South Africans need to take their health seriously
Roughly 2.8 million South Africans are dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. 90% of the diseases we are facing can be prevented by making a lifestyle change. In addition, approximately one in five children are already overweight and obese, and they’re set to grow up the same way.

well i am is tackling those odds
The well i am approach to online wellness means formal before-and-after assessments, in comparison to the usual do-it-yourself style. Cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and waist measurement are important figures to know, as these are indicative of your risk to developing chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Dis-Chem Pharmacies have partnered with the well i am challenge once again to assist participants in completing these important tests at the beginning and end of the challenge – these tests will allow for improved health measurements and tracking of results.

Incentives are the name of the game
well i am 4 kicks off on the 15th June. Registration alone can reward challengers with Philips kitchen appliances, Biogen products, Reebok apparel, and a wellness kit packed with healthy extras. Certified dieticians and fitness experts have supplied comprehensive eating plans and training programmes, absolutely free. This time round, well i am is introducing interactive and informative children’s content, courtesy of the Little Cooks Club.

Join an online community
Entry also gains you access to well i am’s exclusive Members Locker. Step inside for handy video demonstrations, motivational snippets and daily tips from experts. Community members are also able to upload and share their own pictures and experiences with other members. The well i am way to wellness is community-heavy, and sharing experiences, challenges, successes and support is an important part of the 100 healthy days.

well i am rewards healthy change
There is a whopping R300 000 worth of prizes up for grabs (R120 000 in cash), with individual cash prizes of up to R20 000. Gyms and trainers can get in on the action as well with the opportunity to be awarded R5 000 each for their support.

It is time to stop thinking of sickness and chronic disease as ‘inevitable’. South Africans need to say no to obesity, no to chronic illness, and yes to 100 healthy days.

Author: Patrick Mkala from Marcus Brewster.
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