The University of Texas at Arlington

Staff Advisory Council

SAC SLIMDOWN 2013

The 2013 SAC SlimDown is here!  Combining efforts with the University Wellness Committee, the revamped program includes "Wellness Points," education on what resources are available, weigh-ins at the beginning and end only, and much more.  Challenge yourself to live a better lifestyle and get your coworkers involved.  Here is how the SAC SlimDown works:

1 - Register your team by clicking here. Each team needs 5 members, and teams are asked to designate a team captain.  Each participant must sign the participation waiver, which is available here.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TEAM - YOU CAN STILL PARTICPATE!  Email Amy Reece at areece@uta.edu and be included on the Team Mavericks.

2 - Initial weigh-ins need to be done May 1st-May 3rd.  Weigh-in stations are located at the MAC and Health Center.

3 - Take your group's before picture and submit to Amy Reece at areece@uta.edu by no later than May 10th.

**Prizes for creative team names and pictures!**

4 - SAC will send weekly notices of programs and resources available to you - to help you better your lifestyle. 

5 - Closing weigh-ins July 1st-3rd. 

6 - Take team after picture and submit to Amy Reece at areece@uta.edu no later than July 5th.

7 - Celebrate your achievements -- attend the SAC Slimdown reception July 18th at 5 p.m. at the MAC.  At the reception, enjoy refreshments, prize ceremony and the 'goodies' for all participants.  Winners will be recognized in the following categories:

  • Team for greatest percentage of weight loss
  • Team for greatest number of pounds lost
  • Creativity (Before and After Pictures,Team Name)
  • Overall Fitness (Earning of Wellness Points, etc.)
  • Individual weight loss (percentage of pounds lost)

ACHIEVE IT! For further questions about the SAC Slimdown, email Athena Seaton at seaton@uta.edu.

Disclaimer: For award eligibility, you must participate in the weigh-ins. Also, since Faculty/Staff are no longer eligible to be treated at the Health Center, the Health Center will serve only as a weigh-in location. Participants cannot be seen for blood pressure, etc. Additionally, patients at the Health Center will be seen first which may result in a short wait to weigh-in if the staff is busy.