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How to Sign up for this year’s challenge!

Interested in being a part of this year’s Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge? Here’s how to sign-up:How to Sign Up for The Start RIGHT Challenge_Page_1

ADULTS / 18 & Over

1) Join us for the Start R.I.G.H.T. Kickoff Event on March 14th from 9 am at 12 pm at Ryan
Bonaminio Park (5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506 ) in Riverside to get your official weigh-in.

Only participants over the age of 18 are eligible to win cash prizes. To win a cash prize you MUST have an official weigh-in and weigh-out.

If you can’t make the event on March 14th, you can schedule an official weigh-in by calling 951.788.3471.

2) Then visit www.startrightriverside.com.

3) Click on the 2015 Challenge link on the homepage.

4) Then click on the MyPassport link to sign-up.

5) Follow the sign-up instructions by entering the data requested.

6) Don’t forget to log your exercise during the challenge using the MyPassport App. This is how we will crown the “Fittest Neighborhood in Riverside!”

7) Look for official weigh-outs starting on June 8th. (Must have a weigh-out to win cash prizes.)

PRIZES: The adult who loses the most weight (by percent of body weight) will win $500. We will randomly draw two $300 prizes from all adult participants that complete the challenge.

CHILDREN / 18 & UNDER

1) Talk to a parent to get permission to register!

2) Then visit www.startrightriverside.com starting on March 14th, 2015.

3) Click on the 2015 Challenge link on the homepage.

4) Then click on the MyPassport link to sign-up.

5) Follow the sign-up instructions and now you are officially entered.

6) Don’t forget to log your exercise during the challenge using the MyPassport App. This is how we will crown the winner of our school and neighborhood contests.

7) Encourage your friends to sign-up too!

PRIZES: Children / 18 & Under compete on behalf of their schools. The school whose students log the most activity time will win a $500 grant!

En Espanol

How to Sign Up for The Start RIGHT Challenge_Page_2

ADULTOS / DE 18 EN ADELANTE

1) Únase a nosotros en el lanzamiento del evento de Start R.I.G.H.T. el 14 de Marzo de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en el parque Ryan Bonaminio (5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside, CA 92506) en Riverside para tomarle su peso inicial oficial.

Solo los participantes mayores de 18 años son elegibles para los premios en efectivo y deberán o registrar su peso oficial al inicio y al final del reto.

Si no puede asistir al evento del lanzamiento oficial el 14 de marzo usted puede programar la toma de peso inicial llamando al 951-788-3471.

2) Después visite el sitio de internet www.startrightriverside.com.

3) Haga click en el enlace 2015 Challenge de la página inicial.

4) Después haga click en enlace MyPassport para registrarse.

5) Siga las instrucciones de registro al ingresar los datos requeridos.

6) No olvide registrar sus rutinas de ejercicio durante el reto utilizando la aplicación MyPassport. Así es como coronaremos “¡ El Vecindario Mas en Forma de Riverside!”

7) Busque los pesos finales oficiales empezando el 8 de Junio. (Deberá tener un peso oficial final para ganar premios en efectivo).

PREMIOS: El adulto que pierda más peso (por porcentaje de peso corporal) será ganador de $500.00. Rifaremos al azar dos premios de $300.00 entre los participantes que completen el reto.

JOVENES Y NIÑOS/ MENORES DE 18

1) ¡Hablen con sus padres para obtener permiso para registrase!

2) Después, visiten el sitio de internet www.startrightriverside.com a partir del 14 de marzo del 2015

3) Haz click en el enlace 2015 Challenge de la página inicial.

4) Después, haz click en el enlace MyPassport para registrarte.

5) Sigue las instrucciones de registro y al terminar habrás entrado oficialmente al reto.

6) No olvides registrar tus rutinas de ejercicio durante el reto utilizando la aplicación MyPassport. Así es como coronaremos al ganador de nuestro vecindario y nuestra escuela.

7) ¡Anima a tus amigos a registrarse también!

PREMIOS: Jóvenes o Niños/ de 18 años o menos, compiten de parte de sus escuelas. La escuela de la cual los estudiantes registren el mayor tiempo de actividad ganará un bono de $500.00 en subsidios.


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2015 Challenge Information

The Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge will be starting on March 14th, 2015!

Join us for the kickoff event and Walk with the Mayor from 9am to 12pm at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside.Flier, Family Diabetes, English and Spanish 2015_Page_1

The Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge is a city-wide, healthy-living campaign and challenge that aims to increase health knowledge and access to fitness and educational opportunities for Riverside Residents. The Challenge is completely FREE for people who live and work in Riverside to take part in! Residents who participate in the challenge have a chance to win a grand prize of $500. This year those that complete the challenge, by having both an entry weigh-in and exit weigh-out, are entered in a drawing to win $300. We will be giving away two $300 prizes.

In addition, the neighborhood who logs the most activity in 2015 will be crowned “Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood” by Mayor Rusty Bailey.

Who is eligible? 

Anyone who lives or works in the City of Riverside is eligible to enter the challenge. You will be asked to provide your address upon signing up for the Challenge through the MyPassport App. 

How can I sign up for the Challenge?

Signing up for the challenge is easy! Just go to the MyPassport App and enter your information! If you would like to be eligible to win prizes, you will need to have an official weigh-in and weigh-out. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. kickoff at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you cannot make the event, please schedule a weigh-in on the week of March 16 to March 20 with Riverside Community Health Foundation by calling 951.788.3471! All participants must have an official weigh-in by March 20 at 5 pm to be eligible for cash prizes.

Children, under the age of 18, do not need an official weigh-in to participate. We ask that they simply sign-up via the MyPassport App (after getting permission from their parents of course!) and sign-up. Super easy!

How can I win prizes?

Only adults, over the age of 18, are eligible to win cash prizes. The adult who loses the most weight, by percent of overall body weight, will win $500. Those adult participants who complete an official weigh-in and weigh-out from designated Start R.I.G.H.T. staff will also be entered in a drawing to win $300. Two $300 prizes will be given away. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14, 2015 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge kickoff event at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you are unable to make this event, please schedule a weigh-in with Riverside Community Health Foundation the following week ( March 16 to 20) by calling 951.788.3471.

In addition, we will be awarding $500 to the school whose student’s log the most activity time during the Challenge. And, the Neighborhood that logs the most minutes of activity during the challenge will win the title of Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood!


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Healthy Seasonal Recipes — Spinach Salad with Steak, Onion, and Date Kebabs

via www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com 

If you’ve been to one of Riverside’s lovely Farmers Markets lately, you’ve probably noticed an abundance of greens, strawberries, and more delicious local goodies. If you haven’t checked out Katie’s great food blog Healthy Seasonal Recipes, we strongly suggest it. She puts together beautiful food using local ingredients — she’s from Vermont so there is some variation, but the ideas are there. Find here recipe for spinach salad with steak onion and date kebabs with orange and blue cheese, below. It’s a bit on the decedent side, so it’s perfect for those special occasions.

Looking for locally grown food? Check out the Riverside Food Coop here. 

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Healthy Mother’s Day Gifts

via www.health.com Healthy Mother's Day

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift? Well if your Mom is a trying this challenge or is looking to live a healthier lifestyle, the folks over at health.com offer up some excellent ideas for healthy Mother’s Day presents.

Here’s some ideas from the article:

A good night’s sleep

“Adequate sleep is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as other health conditions.

“Buy your mom satin sheets, a new mattress, a mattress cover, or a luxurious pillow to encourage better sleep,” Dr. Savard says. “We know that restorative sleep is critical to our immune system and heart health.”

For new mothers, offer to watch the baby while she takes a nap. This will also allow you to spend quality time with the kids, so “it’s a win-win,” she says.”

The gift of healthy eating

“Rather than an expensive, artery-clogging brunch, make mom a light meal from your favorite healthy cookbook and leave the book behind for her to try out later. If she already cooks, present her with some skinny-kitchen gadgets, like a steam basket, grill pan, or oil mister.

You could even spring for a visit with a nutritionist and follow it with a healthy meal. “Mother’s Day is a great reason to get your mom to see a nutritionist,” Greene says. “Nutritionists can really tailor their advice to whatever issues mom is having with her diet.”

To see the entire list of ideas, click here. 

 


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How much exercise does it take to burn off a Thanksgiving Dinner?

via dailyburn.com

We all need days to indulge and Thanksgiving is a great day to do it! You don’t need to feel guilty about eating potatoes and macaroni & cheese tomorrow — enjoy every bite. But, for those that are curious, the dailyburn.com posted this fun infograph about how much exercise you need do to burn off some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Take it to the gym with you on Friday to ramp-up your post-feast workout.

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MyPlate Gets a Holiday Makover

via choosemyplate.gov

MyPlate, which illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image, gets a pretty cute holiday makeover for Thanksgiving. Check it out below! (If you are having trouble viewing the image, click here.)

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Diabetes Seminars Coming to Downtown Riverside

via Riverside Community Diabetes Collaborative 

For the last three years, RCDC has brought a special educational seminar to the Riverside Community focusing on the emotional impact of diabetes. This year’s seminar, which will be held in both English & Spanish, is called Diabetes, Food and the Holidays: Preparing for the Perfect (Emotional) Storm. The seminar will cover both the physical and emotional aspects of managing diabetes during the upcoming holiday season and will feature a panel presentation by a motivational speaker, registered dietitian, and therapist.

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Healthy Foods: Key Questions To Ask Yourself Before Your Next Bite

By Robin Allen, Certified Nutrition Specialist 

There is a big push in our society to reduce obesity. Or is there?  Lots of new foods and snacks are being created and marketed as “healthy”.   Many of these so called “healthy” foods do very little to conquer the major challenges that confront us, which is obesity, illness and disease.  Don’t believe the hype.

 

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Riverside Neighborhood Conference

via City of Riverside 

2013 Riverside Neighborhood Conference

Join your neighbors at Riverside Neighborhood Partnerships 2012 Riverside Neighborhood Conference! The event will be held on October 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a variety of workshops designed to build strong neighborhoods with focuses like relationship building, neighborhood organizing and enhancing social capital. There will also be activities for children and interactive booths. In fact, Start RIGHT will be presenting, so stop by and see us!

The day will start with a walk around the RCC campus lead by Mayor Bailey.

For more info, contact 951.826.2390 or neighbor@riversideca.gov.