Did you know pre-diabetes often has no signs or symptoms? Lifestyle intervention including regular physical activity, healthy eating and good sleep is the first line of defence in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. Eating the right foods help stabilise bool sugar and maintain a healthy weight. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, legumes, lean protein,... Read more »
Heart Foundation Walking have established a network of walking groups all over Australia, led by community volunteer Walk Organisers. The Walking Groups are a social, fun and easy way to get more physically active. Walking groups come in different sizes and walk at various times of the day and days of the week, for varying... Read more »
Sitting all day can be a drag on your energy and health. Take charge with this simple hack: every hour, stand up for 10 minutes! This helps: Boost your energy: Movement gets your blood flowing and wakes you up. Improve posture: Sitting hunched is no good. Stand tall and feel the difference! Sharpen your mind: A short break can... Read more »
The Get Healthy Service offers free phone and online health coaching to help you make lifestyle changes to improve your health. Delivered by NSW Health, the service is available to people over 16 years of age living in NSW. When you join, you’ll receive 6 or more confidential coaching calls with a university qualified health... Read more »
If your daily snacking habits involve a sugary muffin, cookie, pastry or chocolates, try setting yourself a starting goal of 2 or 3 days a week where you swap this for fresh fruit and yoghurt or veggie sticks and hummus. Get more tips on healthy living on the Live Life Get Active blog Find Out... Read more »
Venue: Workers Blacktown, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown Every Wednesday at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Western Sydney Changing Diabetes provides free line dancing for members in the Diamond Showroom at Workers Blacktown
We'd love to hear about your progress. How are you feeling? Post a tip, what's working and why, or what's hard. We all have our ups and downs. Share yours... Read more »
Blacktown City is home to many beautiful parks, gardens, recreation areas and playgrounds. Find out more here https://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Sport-recreation/Parks-and-recreation-directory If you're not in Blacktown, no worries! Our resources page has a... Read more »
Healthy eating will help to: Improve your energy levels Improve your workout performance and recovery Reduce brain fog - Stabilise your mood Keep your body functioning properly Reduce your risk... Read more »
No Money, No Time has healthy recipes, hacks, myths and FAQs about healthy eating and best of all, they have a Healthy Eating Quiz, which gives recipe suggestions and ideas... Read more »
Exploring Western Sydney Parklands is guaranteed to get your heart-rate up! There are 70km of tracks and trails in the Parklands, ready for walking and jogging as well as hiking... Read more »
Venue: Workers Blacktown, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown Every Wednesday at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Western Sydney Changing Diabetes provides free line dancing for members in the Diamond Showroom at Workers Blacktown
