Better Together: Lebanon County

Wellness Wednesday is about making the healthy choice the easy choice. Small wins add up. Use every day activities as an opportunity to make a healthy choice.

• Take the stairs.
• Fill up on water.
• Park further away.
• Stretch and move during commercial breaks/children’s activities.
• Schedule an activity date.
• Check local resources for free or inexpensive programs.
• Complete our Wellness Bingo by July 1^st, 2019 to win a prize.

Click to learn more about the current physical activity guidelines.

BUSINESSES

• Schedule walking meetings/lunch breaks.
• Share healthy recipes.
• Complete 2-3 desk exercises every hour.

Additional Resources:

• Tips for working out at work
• Workplace physical activity resources
• Deskercises infographic

INDIVIDUALS

• Pack your lunch.
• Skip the drive thru (banks, pharmacy, food).
• Cook dinner at home.

Additional Resources:

• Tips to help you exercise more and get active
• 10 tips for combining good nutrition and physical activity
• 30 MyPlate steps to a healthier you

SCHOOLS

• Add a stretch break to your morning announcements.
• Use energizers throughout the school day to improve student performance.
• Reinvent healthy foods at breakfast/lunch.

Additional Resources:

• Brain Breaks, instant recess and energizers
• Active Schools
• Market Basket of the Month
• Active Academics
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation
• Healthier Generation Amazon Store
• CSPAP: A Guide for Schools