Welcome to Activate CSRA website!
What you need to know about this website:
- We will enter your information after your first weigh-in and create a log-in and password for you. Your log-in will be your first name, your last name, and the month and day of your birth. For example janedoe0426. Your password is the last four digits of the phone number you provided at registration.
- You can use this website to input your daily exercise minutes and track your progress toward goals you have set via the "My Health Log" tab. There is also access to articles, recipes, and other information. We hope this website will be useful to you but you do not have to use it in order to participate in the Team Lean program.
- All participants will be entered as individuals. We will not form any teams. Any teams that have been set up are from previous years or were set up by participants.
- We will enter weights after each weigh-in but there could be a delay. If you think your weight has been entered incorrectly, please use the "Contact Us" tab at the top of the page.
- All official information on percentage of weight lost and individual/team standings is recorded in a separate system. Standings will be posted by Wednesday of each week beginning on Wednesday, January 27th at your local Family Y.
Please use the "Contact Us" tab if you have any questions concerning this website or the Team Lean program.
Team Lean Kick-off:
Monday, January 11, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Augusta State Christenberry Fieldhouse on Wrightsboro Road
*Make-Up Date: any day until Friday, January 15 at your local Family Y
Registration fee: $60
Registration fee is non-refundable and is due upon registration. Cash, credit card, or checks payable to The Family Y are accepted.
Additional Benefits:
Your Team Lean punch card entitles you to 12 free visits to any CSRA Family Y’s. If you choose to join the Family Y during Team Lean, you will receive a coupon to waive the Joiner’s Fee--up to a $100 value!
If you have any questions, please visit www.thefamilyy.org and click on the CONTACT US button at the top of this page.
FREE Community Health Presentations
The following Community Health Presentations will be offered weekly during the 12-week Team Lean competition. They are free and open to the public. Sessions will be taught by a registered dietitian and fitness professional. Presentations will be offered on the following days and locations:
• Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Rd., Augusta
• Thursday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Richmond County Board of Education, 870 Broad St., Augusta
Shape of a Healthy You (Week of January 18)
Confused by mixed messages? Is there is a “right” way to lose weight and keep it off? Don't miss this opening seminar to learn about how to get started on the road to a healthier you! Learn effective strategies that promote a life-long healthy weight through balance, variety and moderation.
Starting an Effective Exercise Program (Week of January 25)
Learn simple techniques to maximize your exercise results in a minimal amount of time. Discussion topics will include common misconceptions about exercise and techniques to make your cardio, resistance, and flexibility training more effective and enjoyable.
What to Put on Your Plate? (Week of February 1)
So, you've probably heard what not to eat, but what should you eat, and how much, and how often? And what is in the food anyway? Learn what to eat, to choose organic or not, and make sense of food labels.
Lift It or Lose It (Week of February 8)
Did you know that we lose muscle and bone each year after age 35? This leads to a loss of strength and a lower metabolic rate which can make weight management difficult. Learn the basics of resistance training and simple routines that you can incorporate into your life.
Supermarket to Suppertime (Week of February 15)
Navigate through the supermarket and kitchen all the way to the supper table with our Registered Dietitian. Learn how to make your grocery shopping time efficient and find out what staples and tools you need to have your kitchen in shape for cooking. Then, you'll be ready to use the month of meal plans and recipes provided at this seminar only!
Stuck in a Rut? Working through a plateau - Q and A
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30pm ONLY at the Wilson YMCA
Join our Team Lean nutrition and fitness experts to get your questions answered, particularly if you find yourself stuck with less than ideal weight loss progress.
Calorie Control (Week of March 1)
Can you strike a perfect balance of calories taken in and calories expended for your weight control? What should your portions look like so that all your workouts aren't just burning off your last meal? How many calories do you need to burn to reduce your body fat stores? Come get answers to these tough questions!
Fitness Anywhere and Everywhere (Week of March 8)
Don’t have a gym membership? Travel a lot for work? Learn how to use items around the house and outdoors to help you stay healthy, as well as exercises you can do at work or on the go!
Dining Out “Dos” and “Don’ts” (Week of March 15)
Many of us consume more than half of our day’s calories away from home. Do you eat out, or on the run a few times a week, or even more? Are you overwhelmed by restaurant menus and the multitude of options? Learn “what to eat and where” to promote health when you’re on the run, as well as a few simple tips on how to reduce the number of times you find yourself dining out each week.
Disease-Proof Your Family (Week of March 22)
Did you know that most chronic diseases can be prevented or controlled with healthful food choices and physical activity? Are you concerned about cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease or high blood pressure in yourself or your family members? Learn how to start great habits that reduce your risk of these chronic diseases and promote a long, full life, as well as how to instill these lifetime health values into your family.
“Healthfully Ever After”…Grand Finale
Tuesday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. ONLY at the Wilson YMCA
What next? Do you have all the tools now to keep the weight off and keep up with your new healthy lifestyle? Let’s see….join us for Trivia and Prizes for those who “know their stuff.” (Bring your whole team if possible!) Also, learn what opportunities are within your reach around the CSRA to promote your continued health and fitness for the months to come.