The Times Colonist, together with our partners:

PISE www.piseworld.com

Saanich Parks & Recreation http://www.saanich.ca/parkrec/recreation/index.html

Recreation Oak Bay http://recreation.oakbaybc.org/

Westshore Parks & Recreation http://www.westshorerecreation.ca/

Victoria Parks, Recreation & Culture http://www.victoria.ca/cityhall/departments_comrec.shtml

Island Farms http://islandfarms.com/ 

Market Stores http://themarketstores.com/

have put together a program that will educate you on food nutrition, exercise plans and maybe most important of all- help you stay motivated as you become a healthier, happier you!

For 12 weeks starting January 19, 2012 Times Colonist will publish in print and online, stories that will help you live a healthier and happier lifestyle- goal setting charts, menus and workout plans.

How to Participate in the Times Colonist Healthclub Challenge at Home:

1. Everyone is Welcome!

2. Read the Times Colonist in paper or online at www.timescolonist.com each Thursday for weekly nutrition and fitness tips to help you reach your personal nutrition and fitness goals

3. Follow along using the Nutrition and Fitness Tracking Guide that you can download: http://www.piseworld.com/images/pdf/PISE-12-Week-Tracking-Guide.pdf

4.Join us for Monthly Motivators at PISE Feb 21 and April 10 6-7:30pm. Sessions will focus on Nutrition, Fitness and Health Psychology

5. Attend the final Health Club Challenge event at the end of the 12 week period on April 15th from 9am-12pm. This will be the time where we will re-test you on your fitness tests, results are only seen by you.

Check out Pure Nutrition if you are looking for some nutrition advice http://purenutritionconsulting.com/

Questions about the Challenge? Email: healthclub@timescolonist.com

If you can't make the January 15th date, you will still have a chance to register up to Jan 31, 2012.

Healthier, Happier You!!