There are many benefits of having a healthy lifestyle which not only impact the individual but can also impact positively on your family, friends and environment.
In particular having a healthy lifestyle, which includes being physically active, eating for good health and maintaining a healthy weight, can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and some cancers.
Healthy lifestyles can also help to improve mental health, prevent injury and falls, and generally makes you feel better.
Don’t wait to start being more physically active and eating healthy food, join the Get on Track Challenge and/or My Healthy Balance today!
My Healthy Balance is an internet and email program that can provide you with knowledge, skills and confidence to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
The program aims to help you:
- achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- reduce your risk of chronic health conditions
- make healthy behaviour changes that can last a lifetime
- Feel great
My Healthy Balance includes:
- Healthy eating information and skills
- Practical information on getting and staying physically active
- Motivational emails
- Personal goal setting
- Links to helpful resources and recipes
For more information contact Toyah Tinworth on (08) 9325 7699 or via email toyah.tinworth@diabeteswa.com.au
or Visit My Healthy Balance.
The Get on Track Challenge is a free, fun and entertaining team-based physical activity and healthy eating program for all WA adults.
Team up with 6-8 mates, family members or work colleagues and take a virtual adventure along a WA track.
Aim to do 30 minutes of physical activity and eat 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables every day. Log your activity online each day and track your teams progress along the interactive map.
Join a set 8 week challenge or create a competition to suit your needs - perfect for workplaces and community groups.
For more information contact Hughes on (08) 9325 7699 or via email
claire.hughes@diabeteswa.com.au
or visit Get on Track Challenge