With a mission of strengthening the health and wellness of our community and residents, Healthy Washington County and partners have created a BOLD 10 year journey to lose 1 million community pounds!
You can be part of this journey! The challenge is open to anyone who lives or works in Washington County. To participate, please sign up and track your weight on a regular basis at weighttracker.meritushealth.com (Tip: you won’t be entering your weight, just the amount of any weight loss.) When you register, please select The Arc of Washington County (currently listed as “Arc of Washington County” in the dropdown menu) as your organization so that we can see how we’re doing as an organization. No one will receive reports on anyone’s individual weight loss – this is just so we can celebrate our combined results!
The goal is not just to lose 1 million pounds, but also to help each of us reach our healthiest potential by connecting with community-based health resources, programs and initiatives. Be on the lookout for fun and exciting ways to slim down, shape up and find your healthier self!
Together, supporting each other, we will:
- Increase physical activity
- Make healthier eating choices
- Manage high blood pressure
- Practice mindfulness to help reduce and manage stress
Be sure to check our events page for Go for Bold activities and other events to help you with your journey.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe