Holiday Hold’em Multi-County Online Holiday Wellness Program Begins Nov. 21

Would you like to maintain or even lose weight this holiday season? A multi-county community wellness program, Holiday Hold’em will begin soon, states Sally Garrett, county extension agent family and community health. This free online challenge is designed to encourage participants to gain no more than two pounds during the holiday season. Austin and Fayette counties will be offering this program starting on Sunday, Nov. 21 and will continue through Jan. 2, 2022.

On the average individuals gain between eight and ten pounds during the holiday season. Holiday Hold’em is a sixweek challenge to gain no more than two pounds during the holiday season. Starting on Nov. 21, you will weigh in weekly at home, your fitness center, or preferred site.Taking part in this program for a healthier you will take less than five minutes each week. Make it a holiday challenge and get your office, friends and/or family involved.

During the six-week program, health, nutrition and/or physical activity tips will be provided to inspire you to improve your health and maintain your weight without gaining more than two pounds over the holidays.

Anyone in either Austin, Colorado, Fayette, or Washington County who is interested in participating in this on-line challenge can register at https:// fayette.agrilife.org/https-fchtamu-edu/.

Be sure to register by Nov. 19 so that you are ready for the Nov. 21 kickoff. You’ll be enrolled and begin receiving e-communications starting the week of Nov. 21. If you don’t have an email account, you can still enroll by calling the Extension Offices of Austin County at (979) 865-2072, Colorado County at (979) 732-2530, Fayette County at (979) 968-5831, or Washington County at (979) 277-6212 and the information will be mailed to you. All participant information is kept confidential.