Resources for You!
Be a leader in every aspect, including health! Whether you’re a mayor, a secretary, a school principal or a teacher – YOU can set the example for the rest of Texas by uniting your community through the Community Challenge.
This page is full of FREE resources you can use to encourage your community to participate.
Community Challenge
Overview
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Community Partner
Toolkit
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Community Partner
Cheat Sheet
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Partner Pledge
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Community Leader
Pledge
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Upcoming Webinars
We're excited to host Community Challenge chats every Monday at 12PM CST throughout the Community Challenge!
You also can view the recordings and download the presentations from previous webinars by clicking here.
Title | Date & Time | Description | Registration Link |
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Week 1: Nutrition 101 | Monday, January 13th at 12 PM CT | Discover the basics of balanced nutrition with an introduction to MyPlate guidelines and simple strategies to set health goals. Learn how to start your journey to better health through informed choices. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 2: Move Well, Live Well: The Power of Physical Activity) | Monday, January 20th at 12 PM CT | Explore how regular physical activity can improve your quality of life and reduce health risks. Learn tips to incorporate movement into your daily routine and feel your best. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 3: No Limits: Overcoming Barriers to Stay Active | Monday, January 27th at 12 PM CT | Identify common obstacles to physical activity and discover practical strategies to overcome them. Share and discuss your challenges in a supportive group setting. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 4: Beyond the Label: Smarter Eating Made Simple | Monday, February 3rd at 12 PM CT | Learn to navigate Nutrition Facts labels to make healthier food choices. Understand serving sizes, key nutrients, and how to identify what's really in your food. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 5: Plan, Shop, Succeed | Monday, February 10th at 12 PM CT | Learn to navigate Nutrition Facts labels to make healthier food choices. Understand serving sizes, key nutrients, and how to identify what's really in your food. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 6: Color Your Plate: Adding Variety to Your Diet | Monday, February 17th at 12 PM CT | Add more fruits and vegetables to your meals with creative and budget-friendly strategies. Discover easy ways to bring color and nutrition to your plate. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 7: Eating for Health | Monday, February 24th at 12 PM CT | Explore strategies to create lifelong healthy eating patterns. Learn how to reduce sugar, fat, and sodium while still enjoying the foods you love. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Week 8: Active for Life: Goal Setting for Lasting Health | Monday, March 3rd at 12 PM CT | Set realistic and actionable health goals using SMART techniques. Dive into physical activity guidelines and explore how to make lasting changes for a healthier lifestyle. | Click here (English) Click here (Spanish) |
Previously Recorded Webinars
Title | Date & Time | Description | Recording & Resources |
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Stronger Together: Harnessing the Power of Healthier Texas Community Challenge | Thursday, December 14th at 12 PM CT | Health progress is stronger when shared. Learn how to leverage the Healthier Texas Community Challenge to foster a culture of wellness, build support networks, and create lasting impacts for individuals and communities alike. The Community Challenge is just the beginning—discover how to turn the initial spark of motivation into sustained action, driving ongoing health improvements and inspiring those around you. | Click here to view recording Click here to download a PDF version of the presentation. |
The Journey to Wellness: Bloom, Grow, Thrive | Friday, November 15th at 12 PM CT | The Journey to Wellness presentation guides participants through the stages of change—Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance—offering practical strategies for building and sustaining healthy habits. | Click here to view recording Click here to download a PDF version of the presentation. |