Shape Up Dallas County, Spring 2026 Registration Link:

https://form.jotform.com/260744465620154

Spring Registration Info:

When: Friday, April 3, 2026 (Initial Weigh-Ins)-Friday, May 29, 2026 (Final Weigh-Ins).  *DCHD will be closed, Friday, May 8th, so you can either weigh-in on Thursday, May 7th or at the Dallas County Area Y on the 8th.

Where: Friday Weigh-Ins take place at: Dallas County Health Department-901 W. Main St. Buffalo, MO 65622

                                                                             Hours: 8:00am-noon or 1:00pm-4:30pm

               You may also weigh-in at: Dallas County Area Y-932 W. Main St Buffalo, MO 65622

                                                                            Hours: 5:00am-5:00pm

‍ Cost: There is NO COST to join the challenge. However, to be eligible to win a prize in the overall weight

‍            loss division of the challenge the cost is $10.00.  All collected money will be distributed to the winners of

‍            the weight loss division at the end of the challenge.  (1st place-50%, 2nd place-35%, 3rd place-15%).

‍ ‍          The amounts awarded will be dependent on the number of those that pay to enter.  Overall

‍ ‍          weight loss winners will be figured on percentage of total weight loss.  Entry payments need to be

‍ ‍          made to the Dallas County Health Department either by cash, check or card.  You can pay through close of   

‍ ‍          business initial weigh-in day April 3, 2026.  *Individuals utilizing medication inducing weight loss, such as GLP-1’s

‍ ‍          are ineligible for the weight loss portion of the challenge.*

‍ How: 1. Fill out a registration form (enclosed) return to either Dallas County Health Department by the end of by the end of the day,

‍ Friday, April 3, 2026 (forms can be turned in at initial weigh-ins)

‍ ‍    2. Complete the Wellness Goal, or alternate Wellness Goal each week of the challenge.

‍ ‍‍   3. Weigh-in at one of the above locations each Friday, each week at weigh-in you will report if you

‍ ‍ reached your Wellness Goal for the previous week (fitness and nutrition tracking will begin April 3rd and weekly reports will take place April

10th - May 29th.)

‍   4. We will award weekly prizes as funds and donations allow.  Our goal is to distribute a weekly weight Loss prize

‍ ‍   (participant with the greatest percentage for the week) and a weekly wellness prize (random draw of participants meeting their goal).

‍   The optional Shape Up boosters will earn participants an extra entry into wellness prize random draw.  The overall weight loss cash prizes (1st,

‍ ‍ 2nd & 3rd) will be distributed at the end of the challenge, the amount will be dependent upon the number of paying entries into the overall prize.

   5.  A free community 5K at the close of the campaign, will be dependent upon the number of participants interested. IF a 5K will be offered,

‍ ‍ it will be announced by Friday, May 1, 2026 and will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm

‍ ‍   ‍‍6.  Have FUN!!!  Contact me with questions: Rachel.Badgett@dallascountyhealth.com, (417)345-2332 x. 103. DEVELOP ATTAINABLE HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE!!!!

Weekly Challenges:

Complete the Wellness Goal, or the modified Wellness Goal each week.  If you are unable to complete the modified wellness goal, please contact me for an alternate challenge.

Week #1 (April 3-9)- Walk at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days this week.   Modified challenge: Break up walking into increments of 5 min, 10 min, etc., to reach your 30 minutes for 4 days this week.

Week #2 (April 10-16)- Have water available at all times, strive for 48oz+ daily, 5 days this week.     Modified Challenge: Swap at least two of your normal daily drinks for water and strive for 36oz+, 4 days this week.

Week #3 (April 17-23)- 30 minutes of Strengthening at least 4 days this week.

(Weights, pushups, squats, lunges).  Modified Challenge: Break up strength training into increments of 5 min, 10 min, tec to reach your 30 minutes, 3 days this week.

Week # 4 (April 24-30)- Eat four daily servings of fruit and/or vegetables at least 5 days each week.   Modified Challenge: Add in at least 3 daily servings of fruits and/or vegetables at least 4 days this week.

Week # 5 (May 1-7) -20 minutes of Stretching at least 4 days this week

(toe touches, side stretches, yoga).   Modified Challenge: Break up stretching training into increments of 5 min, 10 min, tec to reach your 30 minutes, 3 days this week.

Week #6 – (May 8-14)-Eat two serving of protein at least 5 days each week (3 oz of fish, chicken, beef, pork; 2 tablespoons peanut butter, one egg, ½ dry beans or ¼ to 1/3 cup nuts).  Modified Challenge: Eat one serving of protein at least 4 days each week (3 oz of fish, chicken, beef, pork; 2 tablespoons peanut butter, one egg, ½ dry beans or ¼ to 1/3 cup nuts).

Week # 7 (May 15-21)- 40 minutes of moderate aerobic activity OR 20 minutes of vigorous activity at least5 days this week.

(Moderate-brisk walking, aerobics, aqua aerobics, cycling, gardening, household chores/sweeping, mopping, vacuuming

Vigorous-walking/hiking uphill, running/jogging, aerobics, some competitive sports.)

Modified Option: Break up chosen activity into increments of 5 min, 10min, etc to reach either 40 moderate activity minutes or 20 vigourous activity minutes at least 4 days this week.

Week #8 (May 22-28)-If you are a Dallas County Area Y Member, visit the Y at least 4 days this week; if you are not a member, visit the Y and inquire about a guest pass, class or membership.  Modified Challenge: Visit a gym, Exercise class or local park at least 3 days this week.

‍Optional Shape Up Activity Boosters:

‍Wed, April 8th-Meet at the Buffalo City Park (1600 N. Hickory St. Buffalo, MO 65622) @ 9am for a Walk and Talk Event.

Sat, April 18th-DCTC is hosting a HOSA 5K event @ 6:30pm in the north parking lot across from the DCTC.  *This is a fundraiser for the Tech Center Health Occupations and there is a COST for this event. Sharing only as a bonus option for those that may be interested* Here is the link to register: https://bisonpride.revtrak.net/hosa-future-health-professionals/#/v/HOSA-5K-Glo-Run

‍Sun, April 26th-The Show Me Romey Foundation will host a FREE Autism Walk from 2pm-4pm @ the Buffalo City Park (1600 N. Hickory St. Buffalo, MO 65622)

‍Wed, April 29th-Attend the DIVAS Meeting @ 8am @ Expresso Co 825 (825 S. Ash St. Buffalo, MO 65622) and listen to a presentation from Sherry Hillhouse, RN, Dallas County Health Department.

‍Wed, May 6th-Meet at the Buffalo City Park (1600 N. Hickory St. Buffalo, MO 65622) @ 9am for a Walk and Talk Event.

‍Tue, May 19th-Visit the Buffalo Community Farmer’s Market (1323 S. Ash St. Buffalo, MO 65622) to shop local produce, food and more.

‍Any participant completing a booster activity will receive an extra entry into the weekly challenge random draw. 

As local activities become available, more booster opportunities may be added…they will be shared out via e-mail and Facebook.

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