A promise to yourself should be the deepest promise you’ll ever make; interlocking your fingers in a gesture to say you are worthy of your time and space. What you do with this time and space is as personal as the initial commitment and will look different for everyone.

Your heart heath commitment should reflect an area of your personal health and wellness where you’d like to improve.

A successful exercise routine starts with you, and connecting with a supportive like-minded community for encouragement can be helpful. Find your starting line by joining the Heart to Start community.

Since 2012, the program has inspired thousands of people of every age, ability, and experience to establish a safe and enjoyable habit centered around walking or running. A place where a smiling face is more important than pace.

Meal planning and a healthy diet can feel complicated and overwhelming without some kitchen basics knowledge to guide you through recipes, measurements, and even cooking techniques. Build your confidence – you never know, it may ignite a passion for food adventures.

Get your start small idea and your stretch goal to build upon this behavior over time. Plus, find how Basecamp can support you around healthy and sustainable nutrition.

Ingredients aren’t always hidden. Be in the know! Reading the Nutrition Facts Label on the packaged foods you’re purchasing can help you make informed decisions on which products are best for your lifestyle goals and overall health.

Get your start small idea and your stretch goal to build upon this behavior over time. Plus, find how Basecamp can support you around healthy and sustainable nutrition.

This Start Small, Finish Remarkable Challenge is open for interpretation: allowing you to reflect on how you may wish to "declutter".

Learn more on this topic and consider some ideas we've shared to help you take one small step this month. We also highlight current classes and upcoming programming supporting the action of decluttering.

Add a special pop of flavor that’ll make your tastebuds, and heart, happy. Get creative in the kitchen when it comes to seasoning your foods: exploring herbs and spices not only make it creative and fun, but you’re also creating better nutrition habits and lending a hand to better health. Learn ways to bring news flavors into your kitchen.

Training your body for balance is good at any age. But it’s especially important as our bodies age. Keeping our bodies active is an important daily practice to lower the risk of injury and illness.

One of the best steps you can take for your health - especially your heart - is to quit tobacco use (smoking, vaping, chewing). When you're ready, we are here to help! Many resources are available including our newest opportunity, a free 8-class series offered online.

A diet rich in plant-based foods has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. And we aren't just talking about those PR-hyped leafy greens or removing all meats and dairy from your diet. There are many ways to go about consuming more plant-based options. Make sure you are considering those grains, nuts and seeds and working them into the mix. Of course, allowing for flexibility and a little latitude in any diet is important. Get creative! Try new things. Start Today! One plant-based meal a week, is a great way to begin. The ultimate goal...to be mindful of the goodness plants provide to our bodies and make sure they are part of our meal planning more regularly.

ZZZZzzzzzzzz.... let's talk sleep. Did you know sleep supports your body 24 hours a day? Poor sleep habits have a direct impact on your risk of chronic health problems, such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and depression. When looking at the four key goals of our Basecamp programming – lower your risk, reduce stress, be your best weight, and be fit – sleep plays an integral role for each. Start Today! Check out more ways sleep supports your body and ideas to take a small step today to improve your sleep hygiene.

The power of community is important for everyone when working on goals, especially when it comes to living a healthier life. When we pursue a healthier lifestyle as part of a community, whether it’s with close friends or new connections through our Basecamp programming, we make better lifestyle choices. We are also more consistent with our fitness routines when we feel encouraged and are encouraging others. And when our determination falters, our dedication to a partner or community can help us persevere.

Get your start small idea and your stretch goal to build upon this behavior over time. Plus, find how Basecamp can support you around healthy and sustainable nutrition.

Focus on swapping those fats when possible. Learn more about the health benefits of being selective when it comes to fats and oils, plus get great tips on the best oils for your cooking temperatures.

Let's remember to take time for kindness. As we make our way through a month filled with opportunities for connection and celebration, set your intentions to also extend kindness and love to yourselves and to others. Learn ideas on small steps you can take- some may already be part of your daily or annual rituals. What new way can you radiate kindness? Create the ripple.

Moving more can make you healthier, lower your risk of chronic disease, and help you feel better. Don't let the darker days and cooler temps limit your daily steps! Let's take time to either improve upon our daily movement habits or continue along an already consistent path. Find creative ways to get some steps in, even if the weather outside isn't the greatest: laps indoors, dancing, household chores, etc.

Remember, your smartphones and watches are great ways to keep track of your steps. Learn more ideas to start small and when you're ready to add to the challenge, check out our finish remarkable ideas too.

Your protein should come from a variety of foods so it's a good thing there are so many healthy choices! Let's take a small step together and try one new protein. Give it a go and then come back and share with us! Learn more about rethinking your proteins.

Families that play together, stay together. And families that pursue wellness together stay healthier together. Setting physical fitness, nutrition, and life balance goals as part of improving general wellness as a family unit can improve overall outcomes for all your loved ones.

Learn more, get ideas, and discover resources to bring the whole family together.

A good night's sleep helps you feel less hungry. Really! Two hormones affect your hunger levels: ghrelin, which makes you feel hungry, and leptin, which makes you feel full. Learn more and get ideas to take a small step today for better sleep.

For an uncomplicated liquid, water sure does offer a tremendous amount of health benefits. Water helps keep our organs functioning and our body temperatures regulated. Did you also know it helps improve your mood and sleep quality? Learn more and get ideas to increase your daily water intake.

Learn how meal planning benefits you beyond the kitchen and what small steps you can take today.

Feeling too pressed for time to exercise regularly? Research is finding that short, moderate to intense workouts can provide an impact. How about that! Learn more to help you improve on this habit and find resources to support.