Here's a new idea to add steps: forget about watching the evening news, and instead take an amble in the magical time of twilight. This is how it was in the "good old days" before TV and technology consumed our time and attention: families and neighbors strolling the avenue, winding down, shooting the breeze, and getting healthful movement while hardly noticing.

Time your walk so you return before sunset. To determine the local twilight and sunset times on any given day, visit www.sunrisesunset.com.

Many things in life are out of your control - physical activity isn't one of those. Physical activity is something you control and do solely for yourself. Select activities you enjoy most - bike, hike, walk, run - anything you find interesting and entertaining. Whatever you choose, be consistent so you develop the habit

Whenever you feel like you don't have enough energy to be physically active, remember this: moving more actually raises energy levels. It also can help you sleep better at night, so you'll awaken next morning refreshed and ready to get moving again.

 Start today…get a sign up sheet at the YMCA, Beatrice Library, or Mall and give us your steps during May and June. It’s easy and fun and we’ll help you get started.  If you have any questions or need help getting started, call one of us and we will get you on your way.  Gage County on the Move!!

 Remember it’s not just a walking project.  You can convert other activities to steps. You can count weight lifting, basketball, cleaning house, mowing, swimming, jazzercise, and more.  All of the information is at local drop off sites or on the website.  Look for the boxes at Indian Creek Mall (in the circle in front of Ashley’s), at the Post Office, YMCA, and Beatrice Public library.  In other communities we will send the information to a local site such as your area school.  Just contact us.

Please start today.   

Sharon Langvardt, MS   228-3386 or -bluevalley@alltel.net

Callen Hartig    239-9600   

Moya Peters, RD     223-7351