September is America On the Move’s national month long celebration highlighting the benefits of active living and healthy eating. While obesity rates are on the rise making these two small simple changes can help prevent the annual one to two pounds of yearly weight gain in adults:
1. Move More – take 2,000 additional steps each day
2. Eat Healthfully – Reduce your daily calorie intake by just 100 calories each day.
By entering the six-week STEPtember challenge (start date between August 17 - September 30), you will receive daily tips on nutrition and physical activity, have the ability to track your progress, and be eligible to win the grand prize.
YMCA of the USA, an America On the Move national partner, supports STEPtember in almost every state from coast to coast. About 1,400 YMCAs have a variety of fun-filled events and activities planned during America On the Move Week with the YMCA from September 20-27, 2008. Through this partnership, America On the Move and the YMCA hope to inspire individuals and families to incorporate healthier living activities into their daily routine by making small changes to their activity levels.
America On the Move Week with the YMCA is part of Activate America® - the YMCA’s response to the nation’s healthcare crisis. Through Activate America the YMCA is redefining itself and engaging communities across the country to provide better opportunities for people of all ages in their pursuit of health and well-being in spirit, mind and body.
The goal for America On the Move Week with the YMCA is to reach 10 billion steps across the U.S. during the designated week. Help the YMCA reach its goal.