We’ve got more health news you can use in this week’s news links. We start with a link to a blog we happened upon last week. There is so much information about what you should do to be more active, but this blog shares how one Indy-area resident is doing it. Read all about how she got started exercising, trying different options from A (aerobics) to Z (zumba).
We also have an article with local resources to help you stay active and eat healthier without emptying your wallet, plus a link with ideas on how to keep the kids focused on health during the summer.
Exercise – getting started
Immyfavorite.blogspot.com
We love to read blogs about real people who are stepping up and making changes for the better. This blog shares how one woman made the decision to start exercising . . . and how she kept going. We think you’ll be inspired by her story.
Healthy lifestyle does not have to be expensive
Indystar.com
This article highlights some of the free or low-cost ways you can eat healthier and stay active in Indy this summer. One option the article mentions is the FitCity Challenge at Skateland Indy each Thursday this summer (FREE admission, 6-9 pm.).
Summer School: don’t let kids nutrition fail after the bell rings
Supermarketguru.com
Did you know kids’ BMI increased twice as fast during the summer when compared to the school year? Find out how to keep your kids active and healthy during the summer.
New USDA Nutrition Guidelines Focus on Unhealthy Population
Abcnews.go.com
In an effort to help Americans make dietary changes that can reduce obesity and obesity-related conditions, the USDA will be issuing new guidelines to cut daily fat and sodium intake.
