Below are some links to other websites that might be of use to you in your journey to healthier, more fit you. You will find useful information on beginning an exercise program, how to improve your workouts, eating healthy and much more.

Some of these websites we have listed in the past and have kept them because they are good and provide some really useful information and tips for participants. As we go through the competition we will continue to add more websites and links we think might be helpful to you. This may take some reading and digging on your part but the result is a healthier better you.

Eating Right for a Healthy Weight. Click here.

Deskercise. Get exercise right at your desk. Click here.

YMCA Class Schedule Click here.

Aerobic Activity..What counts, What does it mean? Click here.

Calculating your BMI. What is it and why does it matter? Click here.

Supplements: What Are They and Should I Take Them. Click here for Powerpoint presentation by Dr. Katie Elmore

www.myfitnesspal.com This is another resource to help you keep track of your calorie intake, develop menu plans and successfully change eating habits. It's also FREE.
www.sugarstacks.com Take a few minutes to calculate just how much sugar you are getting in your favorite items...many of them low-fat. You will be surprised.
www.fitday.com This website is a great resource for achieving all your fitness goals.

www.sparkpeople.com This website is full of information. There are fitness and nutrition tracking programs you can participate in as well. One word of caution is you may receive a number of email notices from Sparkpeople. Most of them are full of good information but if you don't like more stuff in your inbox be sure an not sign up for any notices.
www.fitnessmagazine.com Another full service web resource for fitness and nutrition.
www.prevention.com This is the Prevention Magazine website. You will find fitness as well as nutritional information here. This is a good resource if you are looking to start a running or marathon program, including walking marathons.
www.shapeupamerica.com
www.medlineplus.gov
www.smallstep.gov

Remember Austin Public Library as a resource for fitness books, videos and DVD's. It's a great way to try out a video before investing. Plus Austin Public Library has MP3 players already downloaded with many best selling books. It's a great way to get caught up with some reading (listening) while exercising. Anyone can check them out. You just need a library card.