Wellness Challenges


Each Challenge is Worth 5 Credits for the HealthQuest Rewards Program

 

Challenges are designed to give eligible members the opportunity to practice healthy behaviors. Challenges focus on key behaviors such as physical activity, nutrition, weight management and stress management that help to lower health risks. Research shows these behaviors enhance the health and quality of life for individuals that include them in their daily lifestyle.

Below are the wellness challenges being offered during the 2013 HealthQuest program year (August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2013). Each challenge can only be accessed through the wellness portal during the timeframe specified. Participants track their progress daily or weekly on the portal while working toward the goal of the challenge. Credits will be awarded on the portal automatically upon completion of each challenge.

Healthy Habits Challenge August 20 - September 17, 2012
Maintain Don't Gain Challenge November 7 - December 19, 2012
New Year New You Challenge January 16 - February 13, 2013
Reach Your Peak Challenge April 3 - May 15, 2013

Who is Eligible to Participate in Challenges?

  • Benefits eligible State and Non State employees who are enrolled in the State Employee Health Plan or who have waived coverage in the plan

  • Retirees, spouses and dependents 18 years or older who are enrolled in the medical portion of the State Employee Health Plan

 

HEALTHY HABITS CHALLENGE
August 20 – September 17, 2012

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Have you been waiting to make a big change and need a little motiviation? This four-week challenge is designed to help you stick with your goal to change your habits. Participate in this challenge and start the new year fresh and feeling great!

Participants will earn 1 point per activity per day by completing the following activities:

Not getting enough exercise? Get moving for at least 10 minutes of exercise.
Grabbing high-calorie snacks often? Replace high-calorie snacks with healthy snacks.
Drinking too many sodas or flavored beverages? Limit sodas and/or flavored beverages and replace with water.
Letting stress build up without taking breaks? Take mini-breaks to stretch and relieve stress.

How to Participate:

  • Track your activity on the wellness portal at www.KansasHealthQuest.com. Log in and click on "Challenges" from the left menu and then select "Current Challenge."
    • Receive 1 point for each healthy behavior that you practice each day
    • Earn up to 4 points daily
    • Total possible points = 112
    • Goal = 50
  • To complete the challenge you will need to earn 50 activity points by September 17, 2012.
  • You may download the paper tracking form for convenience and enter your points online later.
  • Record all activity points online by September 24, 2012.
  • 5 credits will be awarded to your portal account automatically when you complete the challenge.

MAINTAIN DON'T GAIN CHALLENGE
November 7 - December 19, 2012

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Maintaining your body weight during the holiday season can be very difficult for many individuals. This six-week challenge will encourage healthy behaviors that support weight management, while discouraging those that promote weight gain. Healthy eating, regular physical activity and achieving balance are key not only to maintaining a healthy weight, but overall well-being.

Participants will earn 1 point per activity per day by completing the following activities:

  • Weighing yourself
  • Eating a healthy breakfast
  • Exercising 30 minutes or more
  • Limiting sweets to 1 serving or less
  • Limiting alcoholic beverages to 1 serving or less

How to Participate:

  • Track your activity on the wellness portal at www.KansasHealthQuest.com. Log in and click on "Challenges" from the left menu and then select "Current Challenge."
    • Receive 1 point for each healthy behavior that you practice each day
    • Earn up to 5 points daily
    • Total possible points = 210
    • Goal = 100
  • To complete the challenge you will need to earn 100 activity points by December 19, 2012.
  • You may download the paper tracking form for convenience and enter your points online later.
  • Record all activity points online by December 26, 2012.
  • 5 credits will be awarded to your portal account automatically when you complete the challenge.

NEW YEAR NEW YOU CHALLENGE
January 16 - February 13, 2013

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Download Tracking Form (PDF)
Download Challenge Info (Word)

Have you been waiting to make a big change and need a little motivation?  This four-week challenge is designed to help you stick with your goal to change your habits. Participate in this challenge and start the new year fresh and feeling great! 

Participants will earn 1 point per activity per day by completing the following activities:

  • Getting 7 hours of sleep
  • Eating a whole grain
  • Eating 3 or more servings of fruits and/or vegetables
  • Completing 30 minutes of physical activity

How to Participate:

  • Track your activity on the wellness portal at www.KansasHealthQuest.com. Log in and click on "Challenges" from the left menu and then select "Current Challenge."
    • Receive 1 point for each healthy behavior that you practice each day
    • Earn up to 4 points daily
    • Total possible points = 112
    • Goal = 50
  • To complete the challenge you will need to earn 50 activity points by February 13, 2013.
  • You may download the paper tracking form for convenience and enter your points online later.
  • Record all activity points online by February 20, 2013.
  • 5 credits will be awarded to your portal account automatically when you complete the challenge.

REACH YOUR PEAK CHALLENGE
April 3 - May 15, 2013

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Download Tracking Form (PDF)
Download Challenge Info (Word)
How to Get/Use the Mobile App (PDF)

Join this challenge to virtually climb Mt. Everest! Your brain and your body need fuel to function efficiently. Making time in your day to eat nutrient rich foods like fruits and vegetables has many benefits.  These include feeling your best, increased energy and concentration and optimizing performance. Physical activity can reduce or eliminate many risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and excess weight. This six-week challenge helps you focus on both nutrition and physical activity to help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle. Participants track their physical activity and consumption of fruits/vegetable that translate into feet climbed.

To summit Mt. Everest, the goal is to climb 29,000 total feet in six weeks. Participants will earn 700 feet per activity per day by completing the following:

  • Exercising 30 minutes or more
  • Eating 3 or more servings of fruits and/or vegetables

How to Participate:

  • Track your activity on the wellness portal at www.KansasHealthQuest.com. Log in and click on "Challenges" from the left menu and then select "Current Challenge."
    • Receive 700 feet for each healthy behavior that you practice each day
    • Earn up to 1,400 miles daily
    • Total possible feet = 58,800
    • Goal = 29,000
  • To complete the challenge you will need to earn 29,000 feet by May 15, 2013.
  • You may download the paper tracking form for convenience and enter your points online later.
  • Record all activity points online by May 22, 2013.
  • 5 credits will be awarded to your portal account automatically when you complete the challenge.