

	Small Steps to Better Health Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. We know that it is nearly impossible for most people to make dramatic lifestyle changes. Instead, make small consistent changes in your lifestyle that can eventually produce big results. Step 1: Get the facts Fact: Physical activity contributes to weight loss, especially when it is combined with caloric reduction. Research shows that weight cycling- frequently losing and regaining significant amounts of weight-is particularly damaging to your health. The main steps to healthy weight management are: Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products Control portion sizes. Get thirty minutes or more of physical activity most days of the week. Avoid tobacco and illegal drugs Step 2: Use UtahWalks.org web site to track your progress The state of Utah has set a goal to walk to Mars. It's over 26 million miles away, and so far Utah has logged 7,218,552 miles. We've gone almost one fourth of the way, but we still have a long way to go. With the beginning of the new year, utahwalks.org is getting a makeover. We're keeping our previously logged miles, but asking folks to register again, starting in January, 2006. Remodeling our database will help us to help you to better set up your physical activity programs and track your activities in the future. How will using the Utah Walks Web site help you find success? Helps you realize that you are improving Provides a challenge for those with a competitive nature Supplies a place for groups to track miles Offers incentives for those who make walking a habit Get a list of 100 small steps to better health by visiting smallstep.gov.

Small Steps to Better Health

Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. We know that it is nearly impossible for most people to make dramatic lifestyle changes. Instead, make small consistent changes in your lifestyle that can eventually produce big results.

Step 1: Get the facts

Fact: Physical activity contributes to weight loss, especially when it is combined with caloric reduction. Research shows that weight cycling- frequently losing and regaining significant amounts of weight-is particularly damaging to your health.

The main steps to healthy weight management are:

Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grain products
Control portion sizes.
Get thirty minutes or more of physical activity most days of the week.
Avoid tobacco and illegal drugs

Step 2: Use UtahWalks.org web site to track your progress

The state of Utah has set a goal to walk to Mars. It's over 26 million miles away, and so far Utah has logged 7,218,552 miles. We've gone almost one fourth of the way, but we still have a long way to go. With the beginning of the new year, utahwalks.org is getting a makeover. We're keeping our previously logged miles, but asking folks to register again, starting in January, 2006. Remodeling our database will help us to help you to better set up your physical activity programs and track your activities in the future.

How will using the Utah Walks Web site help you find success?

Helps you realize that you are improving
Provides a challenge for those with a competitive nature
Supplies a place for groups to track miles
Offers incentives for those who make walking a habit

Get a list of 100 small steps to better health by visiting smallstep.gov.