Get active this holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner.  What will you do to make this holiday season a healthy one for you and your family?

Weight gain is common during the holidays, and even a few pounds can have a negative health impact, especially if you gain a few MORE pounds every time the holidays roll around.  This year, get an early start on your New Years' resolutions and join Get Fit Festus to Beat the Holiday Bulge!

It's as simple as . . .

1. Register for Beat the Holiday Bulge (BHB) at Jefferson Regional Medical Center (Nov. 3rd and 4th) or the Jefferson County Family YMCA (Nov. 5th and 6th).
2. Join others to stay active with a walking group on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, yoga on Tuesday evenings, or kickboxing on Thursday evenings**.
3. Use the START! tool to track your activity and eating -- free for all BHB participants.
4. Visit this website for health eating and activity tips and ideas throughout November and December.

Participants who maintain their weight within one pound, or lose weight, during Beat the Holiday Bulge will receive a t-shirt and be entered to win the new American Heart Association cookbook as well as other great prizes.

**The walking group is free.  There is a small fee to attend the yoga and kickboxing classes -- we will post times and locations for these classes soon -- keep an eye on our calendar on the right. 

For more information, call 636-933-1603 or email getfitfestus@gmail.com.

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M.B.

Coming Soon: Beat the Holiday Bulge

Beat the Holiday Bulge

Registration:
November 3 & 4, 7:30am-4:30pm  at the Outpatient Rehab Department at Jefferson Regional Medical Center

November 5 & 6, 9:00am-9:00pm at the Jefferson County Family YMCA


Stay tuned for a list of physical activity and healthy eating opportunities for all Beat the Holiday Bulge participants!

Sunday fun -- Community bike ride

10/10/10 Community Bike Ride

Thanks to all who came out to our first community bike ride on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!

If you missed it, don't worry -- we will have more community bike rides in the spring.  Until then, whether on bicycle or on foot, get outside, get moving, and enjoy this beautiful fall weather!

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M.B.

10/10/10 Community Bike Ride

The 10/10/10 Community Bike Ride is this Sunday at 2:00pm.  The ride will start from Pavilion #19 in West City Park.  Please note that there is very little parking at Pavilion #19, so please plan to park your car somewhere else.  Or just ride your bike to West City Park and it won't be an issue!

Pavilion #19 is at the blue marker in the map below:


View West City Park -- Pavilion #19 in a larger map



Route maps will be available at the starting point.

 

What to bring:

• Your bike -- if you haven't ridden for awhile, check your bike over ahead of time to make sure there is air in the tires and the brakes are working properly.  If in doubt, stop by your local bicycle shop to get a tune-up.
• Your helmet
• A water bottle
• A friend or family member -- suggested, but not required :)

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M.B.

October Get Fit Festus Meeting

Our October meeting will be on Thursday, October 14th at 6:00pm at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  If you'll be joining us for the first time, please email us for more specific directions.

We'll be planning for Battle of the Bulge (including fitness classes, cooking demos, and more!) and a float in the Christmas Parade. 

We hope to see you there.