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SmallSteps.gov

January 9, 2006

Fact: we all need to be in good health. Fact: it takes work and sacrifice to maintain good health. Fact: we don't want to hear it.

Hey, we're human, so eating healthy, exercising, and staying away from bad habits aren't easy. That's why today's site is so valuable.

It's called SmallStep.gov. It's mission is stated thusly:

“Want to get healthy, but don’t know how to begin? Start with our list of small steps and find some that work for you. Then let us help you separate healthy fact from fiction with our great selection of resources. Continue with the activity tracker, great recipes and newsletter. Finish with a healthier you!”

In other words, we're not talking about a major lifestyle change, we're talking small, easily manageable steps towards improving your health and lifestyle.

Most of us are fighting extra weight. I know that i am, anyway. So what do you do? Overhaul the way you live your life? No, you take small steps. For instance, how about walking to work? Using fat-free instead of whole milk? Walking during your lunch hour? Grilling, steaming, or baking instead of frying?

See, small steps aren't so hard. And you have just begun living a healthier lifestyle!

Now, practically speaking, it's going to take more work than that to turn into Jack Lalayne (who is still alive and healthy!). But you have to start somewhere.

The site is divided into sections for adults and teens, and also for kids. So click the link, and start taking your own small steps toward better health!

http://www.smallstep.gov

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Written by baldguy at January 9, 2006 1:17 AM

Comments on “SmallSteps.gov”

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  1. Court` on May 29, 2006 12:10 AM

    ok well, i dont know wht to do!! i wanna lose like 50 lbs over this summer so tht i can come back to school a hottie, im about 6'1" 280 lbs, does neone have ne sugestions

  2. susan on June 26, 2006 9:44 AM

    i would like to hear any suggestions that may be out there. i am 6'0 ft and weigh 270lbs. i am also looking for a way to lose 50lbs.

  3. donielle on February 3, 2008 6:46 AM

    i have a problem i tends to feel hungry even when im not im 5ft 4inch and 165lbs to me im fat comparing to when like about 2yrs ago i was 125lbs. im not say i dont look good i have a nice shape but i dont have a flat stomach and i also need to tone up my arm so for the summer i can show off my body can sum 1 please help me.

  4. Jim on May 17, 2008 1:00 AM

    This site doesnt seem to help to many people ; I wonder how many people actually visit this site?

  5. Rachel johnson on November 21, 2008 7:08 AM

    DIET AND EXERCISE IS THE ONLY WAY.I DONT BELIEVE IN ANY OF THE QUICK FIXES OUT THERE .THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY. START SLOW .START WALKING 20 MINUTES A DAY AND WORK UP TO MORE.THATS WHAT I DID .NOW I CAN RUN FOR 2 HOURS STRAIGHT.THE KEY IS CONSISTENCY. YOU HAVE TO DO IT EVEN WHEN YOU DONT FEEL LIKE IT. AND AFTER A WHILE YOUR BODY WILL CRAVE IT,AND YOULL NEED IT. ALMOST LIKE A DRUG ,BUT HEALTHY.ALSO ITS A GOOD IDEA TO DO WEIGHT LIFTING.MUSCLE BURNS MORE CALORIES THAN FAT.A LOT MORE!PLUS WHO DOESNT WANT A TONED BODY? THE DIET PART IS CHALLENGING FOR ME,FOR STARTERS DONT BUY ANY JUNK FOOD. ITS DIFFICULT IF OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSE BRING IT IN.I TOLD MY BOYFRIEND IF HE EVER MOVES IN WITH ME HE WILL HAVE TO KEEP ALL HIS JUNK FOOD IN A LOCKED CABNET.SOUND EXTREME? SO IS MY LOVE FOR JUNK FOOD!! BUT A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SO MUCH BETTER IN EVERY WAY. AND YOULL LOOK YOUR BEST.

  6. Rachel johnson on November 21, 2008 7:32 AM

    DIET AND EXERCISE IS THE ONLY WAY.I DONT BELIEVE IN ANY OF THE QUICK FIXES OUT THERE .THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY. START SLOW .START WALKING 20 MINUTES A DAY AND WORK UP TO MORE.THATS WHAT I DID .NOW I CAN RUN FOR 2 HOURS STRAIGHT.THE KEY IS CONSISTENCY. YOU HAVE TO DO IT EVEN WHEN YOU DONT FEEL LIKE IT. AND AFTER A WHILE YOUR BODY WILL CRAVE IT,AND YOULL NEED IT. ALMOST LIKE A DRUG ,BUT HEALTHY.ALSO ITS A GOOD IDEA TO DO WEIGHT LIFTING.MUSCLE BURNS MORE CALORIES THAN FAT.A LOT MORE!PLUS WHO DOESNT WANT A TONED BODY? THE DIET PART IS CHALLENGING FOR ME,FOR STARTERS DONT BUY ANY JUNK FOOD. ITS DIFFICULT IF OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSE BRING IT IN.I TOLD MY BOYFRIEND IF HE EVER MOVES IN WITH ME HE WILL HAVE TO KEEP ALL HIS JUNK FOOD IN A LOCKED CABNET.SOUND EXTREME? SO IS MY LOVE FOR JUNK FOOD!! BUT A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SO MUCH BETTER IN EVERY WAY. AND YOULL LOOK YOUR BEST.

  7. merissa on December 1, 2009 9:07 AM

    i really dont thins web site is good ya you learn things but it doesnt bring any thing to me attion and if i doesnt mine thinm who will im 13 and 13 year old dnt like it then what makes you think a 12-maybe 17 would


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