Success StoryCouch Potato Challenge



Couch Potato Challenge

Author: Nanette Banks

Planning Unit: Letcher County CES

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Plan of Work: Healthy People, Healthy Economy

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life among Kentuckians.  Obese individuals are at increased risk for many chronic health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.  According to the 2014 CEDIK county profile report, the obesity rate in Letcher County is 38.9%.  In addition, 37.2% of individuals in Letcher County report being physically inactive.

The Letcher County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences offered a 12 week in person walking program.  Participants used pedometers, NikeRunClub app, or their personal walking trackers to track their steps.  

Completed post surveys showed:

100% gained knowledge about the benefits of time spent in physical activity.

100% demonstrated spending time in physical activity.

100% reported the adoption of physical activity practices (30 minutes or more per day).

Testimonies include: “My legs feel better”, and “I feel so much better after I started the walking program and I hope that we do another walking program in the future”.  






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