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WIC Worksite Wellness Step It Up Challenge
| What: | Walking Challenge |
| Who: | California WIC Teams of 6 or less (can be multiple teams per agency)* |
| When: | July 15 – August 15, 2021 |
| Where: | Wherever you can get your steps in! |
| Why: | To get moving and meet our individual steps goals! |
| How: | Log your steps by signing up and creating a group at https://worldwalking.org. Please invite Jodi to your group so she can track your progress (jmulliganpfile@calwic.org). |
According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles, and we should aim for 10,000 steps per day. It’s a good idea to find out how many steps a day you walk now, as your own baseline, then you can STEP IT UP toward the goal of 10,000 steps by aiming to add extra steps every day for 4 weeks. If you already walk 10,000 steps or more, increase your goal. You can track your steps with an iPhone or Android, a sports watch like a Fitbit, or a pedometer (CWA has extra pedometers if your office needs them).
| TOTAL STEPS |
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13,893,156 Like walking from Edinburgh, Scotland to Delhi, India. |
| ROUND 2 WINNER |
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Red Hot Chili Steppers 683,185 steps 170,796 / walker |
*If you need accommodations or would like to substitute something else for walking, let us know. We are happy to oblige and encourage all abilities to participate. Additionally, we know not everyone has access to safe walking paths, so please let us know and we can recommend some alternatives to you.
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What can you expect this National Breastfeeding Month?🤱 Check out the month's weekly observances and celebrations 📆, and check in with your local WIC agency to see what's going on!
#WBW2021 #WABA #ProtectBreastfeeding #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek2021 https://t.co/UY1LpMG0hq
August is packed full #NationalBreastfeedingMonth events! Check your local WIC agency to see what they have planned for #WBW2021 #BlackBreastfeedingWeek #NativeBreastfeedingWeek #AAPIBreastfeedingWeek - There's lots going on, and lots of fun and information to be had! https://t.co/pXS0BygonV
What are your favorite fruits and vegetables to buy with the $35/month you now get with WIC? We love Melissa's story, and we'd love for you to post yours here!
#WIC WICWorks #fruitandveg #nutrition #healthyfamilies #healthybabies #healthykids https://t.co/uEJGfueb9j
How has the $35 increase in the WIC fruit and veg benefit helped your family? We need your stories to share with the folks in Congress as we encourage them to extend the increased benefit! Tell us below.
#WIC #WICWorks #nutrition #healthykids #healthyfamilies #fruitandveg https://t.co/CUxWau3oH7
Thank you so much for those who have signed up! We have reached the limit on participants for this session, but we will be hosting another session on August 13th. We'd love to meet you, please feel free to register for that session. https://t.co/SUpjGRTs52 https://t.co/7XkPkLTcgX
Are you a WIC participant? Your WIC Story is powerful. Join us to talk about your WIC experiences and how the $35 fruit and vegetable benefit has changed the way your family shops and eats. We will provide participants with gift cards!
Register now! https://t.co/QJGLohEpS8 https://t.co/9BS0VTyxv6
#WBW2021 #WABA #ProtectBreastfeeding #SharedResponsibility #breastfeeding #SDGs #worldbreastfeedingweek2021 #ProtectBreastfeedingaSharedResponsibility #protectbreastfeedingtogether #buildingbackbetter #warmchain4breastfeeding #breastfeeding4publichealth
HEALTHY FAMILIES...STRONG COMMUNITIES...BRIGHT FUTURES!
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