Team Lean Challenge ’09 is ‘Cleared for Take Off’ Published Jan. 29, 2009 By Health and Wellness Center TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., -- The intent of the Team Lean Challenge is to foster the Wingman and Voluntary Protection Program concept by encouraging participants to work together to achieve their goals of improved healthy living. The Air Force Materiel Command Team Lean Challenge is a command-wide program designed to help the AFMC workforce develop a healthier lifestyle. Using the Health Risk Appraisal tool available at www.afmcwellness.com, TLC begins with a simple assessment of each participant's overall health. Once participants have joined the site, it will be their central source for information on the four dimensions of wellness as well as a place to log activity and accumulate wellness incentive points. The challenge spans a three month period (March 2-May 29), allowing participants time to instill good habits, build a routine and lose weight in a safe, healthy manner. During the challenge, participants will receive support from the TLC programming staff. The elements of the program include: -- Health Risk Appraisal -- Online Wellness Support Center, (www.afmcwellness.com) -- Health Expo, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Bldg. 3001 Oklahoma Room -- Initial weigh-in: Feb. 19, 20 or 23 at the CHPS Office in Bldg. 3001 and Feb. 24 at the Health and Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922. -- "Taste of Fitness" Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center, Bldg. 6004. -- Participation in available classes, programs and activities -- Final weigh-in TBA -- Award Ceremony/ Presentation TBA Enrollment in the challenge takes place in two phases: · Online enrollment, Feb. 2-25. Those who don't currently have an account should log on to www.afmcwellness.com today and take the Health Risk Appraisal in order to access the site. · Official weigh-ins (conducted Feb. 19-25.) For more information, call the Health and Wellness Center at 734-5505 or 734-5506. The new and growing Voluntary Protection Program endorses the Team Lean Challenge. Benefits to the work force by joining the challenge include: -- Increased awareness for fellow Wingman and yourself -- Decrease in on-the-job injuries -- Less days missed due to injuries and illnesses -- Maximizes worker morale -- Revitalizes safety and health programs Questions about the VPP programs can be submitted to 72nd ABW/VPP group e-mail.