2kg Challenge

Take a walk in the park
2024-11-16, 2024-11-09, 2024-11-02, 2024-10-26
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 free Out & About in Western Sydney directory for you to find new parks and outdoor activities near you.

Tell us about your progress!
2024-11-15, 2024-11-08, 2024-11-01, 2024-10-25
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 with us! We are in this 2kg Challenge together!
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Stay hydrated to help reduce fatigue, tiredness and cravings
2024-11-14
Instead of reaching for sugary drinks or caffeine, prioritize water throughout the day. Dehydration can mimic fatigue, tiredness, and even cravings. Stay hydrated to help your body function optimally, boost energy levels, and keep your mind clear.

World Diabetes Day type 2 diabetes testing
2024-11-14
Did you know that almost 4000 people living with type 2 diabetes develop dementia annually?
And of the almost 1.2 million Australians living with type 2 diabetes, 59 per cent were aged 65 or over?

Early detection of diabetes is crucial!

Find out if you have diabetes or prediabetes through a simple fingerprick test.
No need to fast.
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10:00am – 2:00pm

Blacktown City Council, Administration Centre Staff Roadshow
Bowman Hall, 35 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148.
*Parking available at Colo Lane car park, 3 Colo Ln, Blacktown NSW 2148.
5:30pm – 6:30pm

Healthy Living Toongabbie Community Forum
Toongabbie Sports Club, 12 Station Road, Toongabbie

There will be a forum on healthy ageing from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Tai Chi at Workers Blacktown
2024-11-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-06 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Venue: Workers Blacktown, 55 Campbell Street, Blacktown
Every Wednesday at 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Western Sydney Changing Diabetes provides free tai chi for members in the Diamond Showroom at Workers Blacktown

Line Dancing at Workers Blacktown
2024-11-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-11-06 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-30 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-23 14:30 - 15:30
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

Exercise for health, not perfection
2024-11-12
When it comes to exercise, shift your focus from achieving a ‘perfect’ body to nurturing your physical and mental well-being. Exercise is not a punishment for indulging; it’s a celebration of what your body can do. Whether dancing, hiking, yoga, or a stroll in the park, find an activity that brings you joy and makes you feel alive. These words of wisdom are from the team at Live Life Get Active
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Why take the 2kg Challenge?
2024-11-11
Take the 2kg challenge and beat diabetes.
Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot.
Diabetes is growing and is largely driven by weight gain. More than 60% of adults are either overweight or obese.
Adults living in Western Sydney are twice as likely to have diabetes than those living in Sydney’s Eastern or Northern suburbs. The rates are particularly high in our multi-cultural population groups, that is First Nations, Asian, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander populations.
If you are at risk of diabetes, shedding just 2kgs – and keeping it off – can reduce your chance of developing diabetes by 30%.

Join up a friend
2024-11-10
Know someone else who might like to join the 2kg Challenge? Send them this link today!
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Try an exercise lesson at home
2024-11-07
Our friends at Active and Health NSW have developed Healthy Ageing Online Learning – A Free Resource for Older Adults.
Here are two beginner-friendly online exercise circuits, complete with instructional videos so you can follow along at home.
Click here for Exercise circuit 1 » and here for Exercise circuit 2 »

Get a free health check from a SiSU Health Station
2024-11-05
SiSU Health Stations gives you a free self-service health check in under five minutes.
As well as your diabetes risk, SiSU Health Stations also measure blood pressure, heart rate, weight and perceived stress.
Regular health checks using a SiSU machine can be an important part of your 2kg Challenge!
There are SiSU machines at Workers Blacktown and Workers Sports and many pharmacies in Western Sydney.

Buy local and in season fruit and vegetables to save money while eating well
2024-11-04
Buying local, in-season produce is a win-win. You get:

Fresher taste: Locally-grown fruits and veggies aren’t shipped long distances, so they’re picked at peak ripeness for maximum flavor and nutrients.
Lower prices: No hefty transportation costs mean savings for you!
Support local farmers: Your purchase strengthens your community and helps sustainable practices.

Join our Facebook Group!
2024-11-03
Did you know we have a Facebook Group for you if you live in Western Sydney? Check out the link below and join us!
2kg Challenge Western Sydney Members Facebook Group

Join a free boxing, cross-training or yoga camp
2024-10-31
Live Life Get Active have free classes suitable to all ages and abilities, all equipment is supplied and plans can be adapted to any fitness level. Find and register to your nearest camp for free.
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Walk for 30 minutes today
2024-10-29
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 and cycling. See the Tracks and trails digital map to find out about each route.
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Looking for easy, tasty meal ideas? Get your FREE recipe book!
2024-10-28
Trying new recipes is a great way to keep healthy eating fun and interesting. If you’re looking for inspiration, Diabetes Australia has just launched a brand new FREE recipe book!

Packed with heart-healthy meals designed and approved by dietitians, the Take Diabetes 2 Heart recipe book makes healthy eating delicious and simple.
Download your free copy today and discover tasty dishes your heart will love!
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Try Karen’s Daughter’s Friend’s Mum’s Easy Chicken Stir-Fry
2024-10-28
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 tailored for you.
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Try these tips to healthier eating
2024-10-27
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 of becoming ill and developing some diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers
Improve your sleep
Improve your stress levels

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Swap a snack
2024-10-22
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
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Sign up for FREE phone and online health coaching
2024-10-21
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 coach.
Get Healthy Service coaches can support you to:

set and achieve your health goals
eat well and keep active
reduce the amount of alcohol you drink
reach and stay at a healthy weight
gain a healthy amount of weight in pregnancy
stay active during and after cancer treatment

The program is designed to fit in with your life, with coaching available at a time that works for you.
Sign up to get started or ask your health professional for a referral.
Learn more about how the Get Healthy Service works.
