Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Weight Maintenance Program
Team Competition
It's often easier to keep up healthy habits when you have a friend or two to support you. That's why we're encouraging you to create your own Maintain, Don't Gain team. Click here to learn more.
What is Maintain, Don't Gain?
One of the toughest times of the year for maintaining and/or losing weight is the winter holiday season, from Thanksgiving through New Year's. While the holidays are a time to rejoice, celebrate, and enjoy time with family and friends, many of these activities revolve around food.
Human Resources wants to help you avoid gaining weight during this challenging time through the “Maintain, Don't Gain” holiday weight maintenance program. Last year, the program was a great success—93% of participants were able to either maintain or lose weight.
The Maintain, Don't Gain program offers faculty and staff:
- pre-and post-holiday weigh-ins at convenient locations across campus,
- a welcome packet with general information about the program and a form for tracking weight throughout the six weeks of the program, and
- inspiring messages throughout the holiday time period.
Why Participate in the Maintain, Don't Gain Program?
If you have a desire to improve your physical, mental and emotional health and well-being, or an interest in weight loss or weight maintenance, then Maintain, Don't Gain can help you set and achieve meaningful goals. The program may begin during the holiday season, but it teaches participants to think in a healthful way all year round.
What Do I Have to Do?
The program is simple. Just come to the weigh-ins before and after the holidays and keep your weight within a certain range:
- No more than a 2 pound increase for those who weigh under 175 pounds.
- No more than a 3 pound increase for those who weigh 175 pounds or more.
Pre- and post-holiday weights will be recorded and maintained by Suzanne Smith, Health Promotion Specialist, and other Quality of Worklife (QOWL) staff. Please be aware that all weights and private information will be kept absolutely confidential. You will be given a record of your initial and final weigh-in amounts.
Team Competition
You can also create your own "Maintain, Don’t Gain" team. Grab your officemates and friends on campus, give yourselves a team name, and let the competition begin! We'll track how all of your team members are doing and average your results in January. If each team member either maintains or loses weight by the final weigh-in, your team will be highlighted on the Maintain, Don't Gain Honor Roll on this website.
When and Where Are Weigh-ins Held?
Pre- and post-holiday weigh-ins are held at several locations around Penn's campus, including at Wharton, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Nursing and the Business Services Division:
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Pre-Holiday Weigh-In
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Post-Holiday Weigh-In
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Nursing*
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Friday, November 20, 2009
10am–11:45am
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Nursing*
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To be determined
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SEAS*
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Friday, November 20, 2009
12:15pm–2pm
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SEAS*
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To be determined
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Wharton*
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Monday, November 23, 2009
10am–11:45am
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Wharton*
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To be determined
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Business Services*
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Monday, November 23, 2009
12:15pm–2pm
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Business Services*
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To be determined
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*Room information is available upon registration.
How Do I Sign Up?
To take part in the Maintain, Don't Gain program, you must first register online. Registration allows us to prepare for demand, keeping lines down and reducing wait times to a few minutes. Registration also gives us the information we need to provide you with inspiring motivational messages about how to tackle the greatest challenges during the holidays.
You will need a PennKey logon and password to participate in the Maintain, Don't Gain program. Register for a PennKey here if you do not already have one.
To register, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to the Health Promotion section of the Online Course Catalog.
- Review the Maintain, Don't Gain time slots and location options.
- Click on your preferred date, time and location and for full description.
- Click the “Register for this Course” icon at the bottom of the page and follow the prompts.
- Follow the registration instructions and print your “Confirmation Statement” at the very end of the process. Bring this with you to your chosen weigh-in.
Questions?
Contact Human Resources at 215-898-5116 or .