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MOVE! Weight Management Program

MOVE! Logo is a national weight management program designed by the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP), a part of the Office of Patient Care Services, to help veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.

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What's New!

BE Be Active Your Way! YOUR WAY VA! 2009 Champion's Challenge

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 Champions' Challenge from March 29-June 20, 2009!

The Challenge was a great success:
  • 27,484 registered participants
  • 43% of participants reported reaching the 3-week milestone
  • 31% of participants reported completing the 8-week Challenge goal and are eligible for the national prize drawing
Veterans Canteen Service will hold the national prize drawing on July 28, 2009. Prizes will be mailed to the winners.

The Ounces to Pounds Challenge

Follow two VA leaders as they challenge each other in a quest to manage weight and improve health. Mr. Tom Bowman and Mr. Tom Harvey, both Veterans and past senior VA leaders, are sharing their friendly competition to motivate and inspire others to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Track their progress as they track each other!