Heart of New Ulm starts ‘Lose it to win it’ challenge

[New Ulm Journal, June 04, 2013] Hearts Beat Back: The Heart of New Ulm Project has launched its newest community health challenge, "Lose it to Win it: Weigh in, New Ulm." The free 12-month community health challenge is designed to help the community members lose weight or maintain weight and provide an opportunity to be rewarded for making healthful lifestyle choices.

The community prize that can be earned is $100,000 worth of new outdoor fitness equipment for New Ulm parks and bicycle improvements such as bicycle racks, bicycle lanes and signage. The community prize is possible due to a grant from UnitedHealth Group and a donation from the New Ulm Medical Center Foundation.