Don't WEIGHT to Get in Shape
It can be hard to stay at a healthy weight, especially when fast food, vending-machine snacks, and processed foods are so easy to find. But staying at a healthy weight may be easier than you think. If you want to lose or maintain your weight, Kaiser Permanente is here to help. We invite you to participate in our fun and engaging “Don’t WEIGHT to Get in Shape” program to help manage your weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
All State and County employees, retirees, and dependents ages 18 years and older are invited to participate in our 2025 Don’t WEIGHT to get in Shape program at no additional cost.
Our online challenges to motivate you
Are you up for a challenge? Our 4-week wellness challenges provide a sense of adventure and motivation as you learn to practice healthy behaviors.
10K-A-Day
This physical activity campaign challenges you to accumulate the equivalent of 10,000 steps each day. Use your favorite devices and mobile apps to record exercise minutes that convert to steps for your favorite activities such as biking, swimming, tennis, and more.
- February 10 to March 9, 2025
- Click here to register between January 13 and February 16, 2025
Click here to view a short video about the 10K-A-Day challenge and how you can participate!
Star Trac
What could be more fun than a space exploration-themed physical activity challenge? Star Trac inspires participants of all abilities to reach for the stars and take their activity level to new heights. Activities like walking, swimming, cycling, and so much more are automatically converted to steps so everyone can participate.
- July 14 to August 10, 2025
- Register between June 16 and July 20, 2025
Right on the Money
Money mastery can be intimidating for many. Whether laying the foundation of a secure future, fine-tuning money decisions as retirement approaches, or somewhere in between, Right on the Money puts participants on the right path to financial well-being.
- September 15 to October 12, 2025
- Register between August 18 and September 21, 2025
Participants in the 10K-A-Day, Star Trac, and Right on the Money challenges will be entered to win a $250 VISA gift card. Medicare, Medicaid (QUEST Integration), Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program members are not eligible for the $250 VISA gift card sweepstakes.
Click here to see the official rules.
Webinars to support your healthy lifestyle
Attend or watch any of our webinars or recordings and be entered to win a $100 VISA Gift Card. Medicare, Medicaid (QUEST Integration), Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, and Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) Program members are not eligible for the $100 VISA gift card sweepstakes.
Click here to see the official rules.
Eat Well, Live Well: Eating Well for your Health – Open to all State and County employees
Learn how the food we eat affects our mind and body. In this webinar, we’ll explore the most common truths and myths about eating well and provide you with options to eat mindfully and create a healthier plate.
- January 16, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Family Health
It’s important to provide your family members with key resources for healthy living. Join our webinar to review common health concerns and screenings and find strategies to keep every family member healthy while practicing self-care.
- February 27, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Preparing Healthy Meals & Dining Out
Creating weekly meal plans and making healthy choices when dining out takes planning. In this webinar, you'll learn practical tips and identify healthier options to eat healthy at home and on-the-go.
- March 13, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to noon
- Click here to register
Intergenerational Caregiving
Life brings many challenges when it comes to juggling work, raising a family and caregiving for an elderly family member. Join our webinar to explore creative solutions to meet the caregiving needs of multiple generations.
- April 17, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Finding More Margin in your Day
Find time each day to relax and rejuvenate is important to your health. Join our webinar to get tips to lessen time stress, create healthier boundaries, and build more self-care and downtime into your day.
- May 15, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Refresh, Renew, Repair Yoga
Explore practical ways to use a desk or workspace to practice restorative chair yoga to stretch and lengthen the spine, increase blood flow, and release tension.
- June 5, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Building Fitness into Your Day
Explore practical ways to integrate movement into the day, discuss the benefits of short, simple forms of exercise, and practice a brief fitness routine.
- August 21, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Why Sleep Matters
Get simple and effective tools to improve your ability to rest, relax, and sleep.
- December 11, 2025: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Click here to register
Make healthy a habit
Staying at a healthy weight is one of the best things you can do for your health. Don’t wait if you need to lose weight. A healthier body starts with healthier habits—and making healthy changes is easier than you might think. Here are tips to help you be healthy and happy:
1. Get active
A big part of reaching and staying at a healthy weight is being active. When you're active, you burn calories. Being active helps you lose fat and build lean muscle. We recommend you:
- Pick activities that you enjoy—if you find more than one thing you like doing, do them all.
- Try to be active for at least 1 hour every day.
- Talk to your doctor if you haven't been very active or have health concerns.
- Visit kp.org/exercise for fitness programs to help you thrive.
2. Eat healthy
Many people eat more than their bodies need. Part of staying at a healthy weight means learning how much food you really need from day to day and not eating more than that. Use these tips to eat healthier:
- Focus on adding healthy food to your diet, rather than just taking unhealthy foods away.
- Portion your meal by filling half of your plate with vegetables, a quarter of your plate with a healthy protein source and a quarter of your plate with healthy grains or starches.
- Get to know food labels. Reading the nutrition panel can help you choose foods and drinks to meet your nutrient needs.
- Visit kp.org/nutrition for more healthy nutrition tips.
3. Be proactive with health care
Being proactive about your health means caring for your body before it breaks down. Good health care begins with building a relationship with your personal physician.
Your doctor can work with you to create your personal action plan to protect your health and monitor your ongoing conditions. It’s also important to stay current on preventive care visits, screenings, and immunizations.
4. Know your Body Mass Index
Your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help you determine whether you are at an unhealthy or healthy weight. In general, the higher your BMI, the greater their chances of developing certain serious conditions. Use the BMI Calculator and see if you are at risk.
Don’t WEIGHT to Get in Shape Program Guide
Download a PDF version of our 2025 Don't WEIGHT to Get in Shape Program Guide >
For Kaiser Permanente members:
Your Kaiser Permanente plan benefits
Get the most out of your Kaiser Permanente health plan by using the valuable resources and services available to you as a Kaiser Permanente member. Did you know you can manage your care online? Go to kp.org to sign up and begin securely accessing many time-saving tools, scheduling your appointments online, view most lab results, refill most prescriptions, and more.
You can also visit kp.org/getcare for other care options without leaving the comfort and safety of your home.
Health and wellness resources at your fingertips
Good health goes beyond the doctor’s office. Explore wellness resources and tools and choose one that fits your life.
- Visit kp.org/weightmanagement for member resources to manage your weight.
- Visit kp.org/nutrition for nutrition education and resources.
- Do you need a little extra support? Talk to a Wellness Coach by Phone at no additional cost. Your coach will work with you to help you reach your health goals. Call a wellness coach at 808-432-2260.
- Explore some of the convenient healthy extras available to Kaiser Permanente EUTF members and choose one that fits your life.
Earn your rewards
Kaiser Permanente members*: Complete the Total Health Assessment (THA) and earn $25. It takes only 10 minutes to complete. The THA is a confidential online tool that assesses your health behaviors and risk factors. You can also earn an additional $75 by completing up to 3 digital Healthy Lifestyle Programs to address the health risks identified by the THA.
*Open to all Kaiser Permanente EUTF subscribers and your enrolled spouse/domestic partner, 18 years old and older, except for retirees and those enrolled in the HSTA VB Plan.
Additional weight management resources
Changing the way you approach weight loss may help you be more successful at weight management. Setting the right goals and focusing on lifestyle changes such as following a healthy eating plan, watching portion sizes, being physically active, and reducing sedentary time are much more effective.