Organization(s) name(s):
Life Change Up
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Organization(s) facebook handle(s):
www.facebook.com/ThinkOutsideYourComfortZone
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www.instagram.com/lifechangeup/
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I am a sole proprietor looking for a fiscal sponsor or to form a non-profit.
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This is a Life Skills Training Program teaching the positive effects of walking on physical and mental well-being while learning to replace unhealthy habits with healthy habits, and promoting support from within the group through trust and sharing.
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The Walking-to-Wellness Program is a qualitatively and quantitatively measured health improvement plan, consisting of leader-facilitated group interaction focusing on cooperation, developing goals, and the processes required for reaching those goals. The program stresses individual attention and support and requires a 2-day per week, 7-week commitment to creating a healthier lifestyle. The two main elements of this program are Walking and Changing Unhealthy Habits.
Central LA
East LA
San Gabriel Valley
San Fernando Valley
South LA
Westside
South Bay
Antelope Valley
County of Los Angeles (countywide)
City of Los Angeles (citywide)
LAUSD
Other (please specify below):
Conduct research
Engage residents and stakeholders
Implement a pilot or new project
Expand a pilot or program
Mobilize for systems change
Advocate with policymakers and leaders
Implement and track policy
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Access to healthy food
Healthcare access
Exposure to air toxins
Number of households below the self-sufficiency index
Percent of imported water
Obesity rates
Housing affordability
Rates of homelessness
Walk/bike/transit score
Acres and miles of polluted waterways
Rates of mental illness
Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (Dream Metric)
Percentage of LA communities that are resilient (Dream Metric)
Percentage of residents receiving coordinated healthcare services (Dream Metric)
Percentage of tree canopy cover (Dream Metric)
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Although Americans in all income brackets report better emotional health when they exercise and eat fruits and vegetables regularly, low-income Americans experience an even bigger emotional boost from practicing these good health habits than those with higher income levels. More than half of LA County’s adult population is overweight or obese. Statistics show that residents from low-income areas in LA are at higher risk for preventable diseases that are linked to obesity.
This program is for low-income people who have:
• Limited resources & lack access to healthy, affordable foods
• Fewer opportunities for physical activity
• High stress levels
• Limited access to health care
This program is for people who suffer from chronic conditions, including but not limited to diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, in which a lack of exercise and other factors contribute to the originating problem.
Research has shown that taking time for fitness is a habit that triggers widespread change. Exercise is a Keystone Habit (more important than other habits) that unlocks the secret of well-being by changing the mental image we have of ourselves. People start thinking of themselves as a person who exercises and has self-discipline. When people exercise, they start eating better and procrastinating less. They start changing other habits unconsciously, become more productive at work, and have less stress.
The two main focuses of this program are Walking and Changing Unhealthy Habits, inspired by the book, “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg.
Course Work:
Introduction to the value of exercise
Positive effects of exercise on physical & mental well-being
Understanding how habits work
Keystone Habits
3 parts of a habit, aka “The Habit Loop”:
• Cue
• Routine
• Reward
Diagnosing and reshaping your habits in four steps:
• Identify the routine
• Experiment with rewards
• Isolate the cue
• Have a plan
Learn to replace unhealthy habits with healthy habits
Support Group Sharing:
• Week-to-week progress
• Goals
• Stories
• Areas of difficulty
• Successes
• Frustrations
• Problem solving
• Questions & answers
Walking:
30-min. weekly group walk
Between meetings:
30-min. 1-on-1 weekly walk with facilitator per participant
Individual support between meetings via text, email & phone.
Monthly Group Follow-Up Meetings:
For the first 4 months after program completion, participants will continue to meet once a month for ongoing support & personal tune-ups.
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The effectiveness of the program on participants’ overall health and well-being will be measured using objective and subjective data. There will be a third party Registered Nurse to track and keep reports on individual progress.
The program will develop an individualized service plan (ISP) for each group member that includes:
Quantitative Baseline
• Blood pressure changes
• Weight
• BMI decrease
Quantitative Changes
• Blood pressure changes
• Weight
• BMI decrease
Quantitative Measurements = Qualitative Outcome
• Overall mental well-being
• Mood
• Attitude
• Self-Esteem
• Confidence
• Discipline
• Energy Level
Money (financial capital)
Volunteers/staff (human capital)
Publicity/awareness (social capital)
Infrastructure (building/space/vehicles, etc.)
Education/training
Technical infrastructure (computers, etc.)
Community outreach
Network/relationship support
Quality improvement research
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Submission Began
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Submission Ended
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
at 07:00 PM UTC
Voting Began
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Voting Ended
Tuesday, November 03, 2015
at 08:00 PM UTC
Winner Announced
Tuesday, December 08, 2015
This is a fantastic idea! For those of us that would rather not walk at all than walk alone, this is the perfect solution! I can't think of a better way to get off the couch and get motivated. Not only do you get the personal attention, but you make some new friends as well! I'm in!
I work in the medical field and know first hand how badly this is needed. Our patients are getting heavier and sicker due to lack of exercise and proper diet. Way to go !!!!! Good Luck!!!
Heidi F, RN
This looks really good for those needing to bake significant changes in their eating and exercise. Starting nice and slow, giving them lots of support and a path to success. Good job!
Excellent program!
What a great program! The benefits of walking on a regular basis, even for short periods of time, are tremendous for the mind, body and spirit. A program that offers individualize attention, and helps keep people motivated and engaged, is sorely needed.