Let’s Take Heart Health Nationwide

In a two-part celebration of Makeover Week on The Biggest Loser tonight, First Lady Michelle Obama challenges the remaining contestants to help America get fit. What better way to take on that challenge than by incorporating some healthy choices into your own life? Stress is a huge risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD)—the number one killer for men and women in the U.S. Did you know that prolonged emotional stress can actually harm your heart? Regular exercise and supportive relationships with family and friends can help relieve stress and improve your physical and emotional well-being. Don’t hesitate to seek professional help if anxiety or depression interfere with your ability to function.

After their White House workout and physical and emotional makeovers, the contestants will learn ways to take their personal healthy initiatives nationwide. You won’t want to miss this touching and informative episode!

It’s not too late to mail in your letters of encouragement. The more you send, the better your chances of winning some awesome heart-healthy sweepstake prizes! Check out our contest page for more details.

Be sure to tune in to NBC tonight at 8/7c. to catch all the action!

Ditch the Car, Grab a Bike

Our Go Green tip of the day: Ride a bike! Now that the weather’s getting nicer, riding your bike to work or the store will be even more enjoyable. Not only will you save money on gas, you’ll get some exercise, too! Look up community bike trails and make your next family outing a bike trip. You’ll be amazed at how easy living eco-friendly can be!

Later this year, the U.S. Postal Service will honor one of the most popular outdoor activities in the country with a set of four stamps. Each of the colorful Bicycling (Forever®) stamps features a different kind of bike and rider: a young child just learning to ride with training wheels, a commuter pedaling to work, a road racer intent on the finish line, and an airborne BMX rider. Whether riding along a lakeside path or through the bike lanes of a bustling city, bicycling is therapeutic and just plain fun!

A Heart-Healthy Makeover for Body and Soul

It’s Makeover Week on The Biggest Loser tonight, and what better way to get in the spirit of fitness than with some healthy lifestyle choices of your own? Exercising and controlling your weight is one of the best ways to lower your risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)—the number one killer for men and women in the U.S. Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy heart, but you don’t have to be an athlete to reap the rewards. Getting a moderate amount of exercise most days of the week will lower your risk for heart disease and help maintain a healthy weight. Ask your doctor how much and what kind of exercise is right for you.

The emotional transformations of the remaining contestants on The Biggest Loser provide a great example of the power of exercise. First Lady Michelle Obama guest stars as their incredible journey takes them to Washington, D.C., where they’ll hold the show’s first-ever White House workout. You won’t want to miss it!

It’s not too late to mail in your letters of encouragement. The more you send, the better your chances of winning some awesome heart-healthy sweepstake prizes! Check out our contest page for more details.

Be sure to tune in to NBC tonight at 8/7c. to catch all the action!