STP Walkers League - Diabetes Edition: Week 1 Newsletter

Week 1: Get Active, Living with Diabetes

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has great information on getting started, finding your active life balance and celebrating the activities that you enjoy! Setting a goal each day or each week can help us stay motivated and on track to take control of our health. The links below will guide you through understanding what physical activity does for you, where to start, and setting your goals

Physical Activity Tips

This week’s physical activity tip includes resources and online videos that you can use to jumpstart your WAT! Adult – Diabetes Edition journey:

• Get and Stay Fit– American Diabetes Association 
• The Diabetes Advisor – Physical Activity– American Diabetes Association 
• It’s a great time to get moving– American Diabetes Association 
• Weekly Exercise and Physical Activity Plan– National Institute on Aging 
• Fitness Videos– Coastal Bend Health Education Center 

Healthy Eating Tips

This week’s healthy eating tip includes resources and online videos that you can use:

• Diabetes Diet, Eating, & Physical Activity (counting carbohydrate choices)– National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• Eating right doesn’t have to be boring– American Diabetes Association 
• Dinner Tonight– AgriLife Extension 

Week 1 Goal: 

Learn about SMART goals and create one for yourself this week!