Taking the Challenge

Follow others on their journey to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Click on the link beside the image to read the latest blog posts, or visit our Wild, Wonderful, Wellness Blog for tips, suggestions and posts from guest bloggers.


Brent & Becca Clark
WVU Extension’s “clover couple” balance two hectic, 24/7 schedules full of 4-H camps, conferences, trainings, meetings and travel. Check out their blog to see if they can find time to squeeze in the Health H.


Chris Dale
Like many, Chris’ hectic lifestyle pushed health to the backburner. Always too many things to do, too many reasons not to workout, and too many temptations. The result: gradual weight gain of 80 pounds. Chris enters his second The Biggest Loser contest with hopes of repeating as a winner. Follow the highs and lows of his eight-week journey and receive workout and diet tips he picks up along the way.


Cassie Waugh
Twenty-something Cassie finds that a healthy lifestyle is hard to maintain when juggling a full time job and teaching a night class for WVU. Can the simple wellness challenges help Cassie get her life and health back on track? Find out by reading her blog.

Past Bloggers

Robin Rupenthal
Robin is a senior administrative assistant for the Associate Provost’s office. She’s also one of Extension’s Wellness Coordinators. When it comes to wellness, Robin tries to lead by example – but it’s not always easy.


Daniel Eades
Ten years ago Daniel was a 5’10”, 150 lbs. vegetarian who ran four days a week. Today, at 5’10”, 190 lbs., he’s an indiscriminate omnivore who likes to dine out at least four days a week. Can these small challenges help him pave a healthy middle road?

Holly Hildreth
Holly is a busy 20-something who loves chocolate cake and regular soda. As a local public health educator, she is trying to overcome her unhealthy habits and live a healthier, more active lifestyle.