With the start of a new decade upon us, it is time to finally realize that recurring resolution to get fit and healthy.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA kicks off Team Lean, a 10-week community-wide weight-loss competition for men and women 13 years old and up on Saturday.
Team Lean is open to YMCA members and also to non-members.
Competitors can register as part of a team of four or five or as an individual. The cost to do so is $50 per person, payable at registration or $10 a week for the first five weeks.
Team Lean weigh-ins will be held every Thursday at either the YMCA at 2424 Gornto Road or South Georgia Medical Center, who, along with Pepsi, is sponsoring the event. The final weigh-in will be on Thursday, March 18.
Cash prizes will be awarded to winning teams, as well as individuals.
Team Lean organizers hope the community loses a combined 10,000 pounds.
The best ways to become a weight-loss winner are to eat fewer calories, more whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables, get plenty of sleep and move more. Of course, those are good recommendations even if you are already slim and trim.
According to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Americans of all ages are urged to make being active part of their everyday lives.
Kids are encouraged to jump rope or play a game of catch or race a friend.
Teens are encouraged to shoot some hoops, grab a skateboard, practice karate or go for a jog.
Adults are encouraged to find some activity they enjoy doing and do it for at least 30 minutes a day at least five days a week.
This can be something as simple as taking a brisk walk after dinner.
“There is a fountain of youth,” the Council states. “Millions have discovered it. The secret to feeling better and living longer. It's called staying active. All it takes is finding a program that works for you and sticking with it.”
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