Our legacy as a community is to stand up when it counts. Today, let's stand up and begin to take charge of own health!

Healthy Steps is a collaboration between the National Urban League and America On the Move (AOM), a national initiative that helps individuals and communities initiate and maintain meaningful and measurable behavior changes that support healthy eating and active living habits in our society.

The AOM message is simple. Just make 2 small changes - take 2000 more steps and eat 100 fewer calories every day - and you can stop weight gain by balancing the energy you burn with the calories you consume. It's an important beginning that will make a big difference & for yourself, your family and your community.

It's easier than you think to get started. Register to take Healthy Steps with the National Urban League and America On the Move and: and:

• Receive a free Step Counter upon registration.
• Get a personalized web page with tools to set and track goals
• Receive daily motivating email tips.
• Track your progress along famous American walking trails.
• Have access to delicious, healthy recipes.
• See how your friends and family are doing.
• Have access to a library of important articles about healthy eating and active living
• Be eligible for prizes that may include but are not limited to raffles, recognition dinner plaques, certificates, and other incentives.

Click here, to register. Use registration Code - "NUL". Once you've registered, print out and bring the registration confirmation email to your local Urban League to pick-up your free step counter (offer only valid for Houston, TX, Columbus, OH, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC.)

5 Ways to Add 2000 More Steps

Whether you're at work, at home, or out and about, you'll find many ways to add steps to your day. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Get off the bus several stops from your destination and walk the rest of the way.
• Walk the perimeter aisles in the grocery store before you begin shopping.
• Replace a 30-minute TV show with a walk with your children instead.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible.
• Add 10 more minutes to a half-court basketball game.

For more ways to add steps to your day, visit the "Active Living" Section of America On the Move.

5 Ways to Eat 100 fewer Calories

There are a lot of ways to cut 100 calories from your daily eating pattern that won't leave you hungry or feeling deprived. Here are a few simple tips;

• Choose cup red sauce rather than cream sauce on pasta.
• Replace 8.oz of juice or soft drink with 8 oz. of water.
• Bake or broil chicken instead of frying.
• Use 4 egg whites or cup egg substitute in place of 2 whole eggs.
• Use 1 tablespoon less butter or margarine in recipes.

For more tips on ways to cut calories, visit the "Healthy Eating" Section of America On the Move.