Statistics show it. Americans get a gold star for being over scheduled, overweight, and overwhelmed. Many of us are too busy to focus on good health habits for our bodies and our environment. Many of us are wasting precious time and resources without giving much thought to our actions. Many of us can be heard saying, “I want to be healthy. I want to be fit. I want to leave a better world to our kids.”


It's Time to Take Action and Walk the Talk Today!

Walk the Talk Today!, a 90-day commitment, is designed to jump start healthy lifestyles through small, realistic and permanent changes in exercise, eating habits and environmental awareness. The program is based on a simple and powerful promise: Make little changes, get big results. You can take part in the program individually or as part of a team.

It's EASY to Embrace the 3-Step Program!

In the 90-day Walk the Talk Today program, participants will commit to weekly action focused around 3 simple, fun and motivating steps that will improve individual, community and environmental health. You'll do it one step at a time.

Step 1. Move It!

Participants will commit to 30 minutes of movement five days/week. The challenge is highly flexible and individual. Whether working out alone or with a group, participants can choose from walking, running, swimming, skiing, biking, aerobics, strength training, yoga, Pilates or anything that feels good. Participants will be encouraged to ride bikes, wear pedometers, car pool, take the bus, and group errands together to reduce extra trips in the car. This goal is based on the following facts:

  • Obesity is an epidemic, claiming an estimated 300,000 deaths and costing the United States about $117 billion each year.
  • More than 61% of Wisconsinites are obese or overweight.
  • Minimal adjustments in diet and daily exercise can result in enough weight loss to reduce the risk factors for diseases stemming from obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.


    • Step 2. Eat Healthy!

    Participants will commit to carrying canvas or reusable bags into grocery stores and food co-ops and filling them with high-quality, minimally processed foods (local and/or organic whenever possible). We’ll increase healthy food choices while reducing the more than one billion single-use plastic bags that are handed to consumers each day. This goal is based on the following facts:

  • More than one billion single-use plastic bags are handed to consumers each day.
  • Individuals can greatly reduce waste and single-bag usage by carrying canvas bags in their cars for use at grocery stores, pharmacies, retail stores or anywhere they may be given a plastic bag. High-quality canvas bags are readily available at Chequamegon Food Co-Op in Ashland and at retail stores in the region. Participants are encouraged to purchase a canvas bag or two for groceries and other items.
  • Individuals can greatly alter individual health by consuming more nutritious foods.

    • Step 3. Quench Right!

    Participants will commit to carrying their own reusable water bottle and drinking 48-64 oz. of clean water each day while reducing/eliminating the purchase of water and beverages bottled in plastic. This goal is based on the following facts:

  • Physicians and nutritionists recommend drinking 48-64 oz. of water each day
  • 80% of the 25 billion single-serving plastic water bottles Americans use each year end up in landfills.
  • Participants are encouraged to purchase a water bottle (and coffee or tea cup) and carry it everywhere
  • Reusable water bottles and stainless steel coffee cups are readily available locally at Bodin's on the Lake, Black Cat Coffee House, and Daily Bread or online at www.kleankanteen.com.


    • Can This Simple 3-Step Program Really Make a Difference?

    Absolutely! Our goal is to help you make simple, lifelong changes that will improve individual, community and environmental health. You'll do it one step at a time.


    Are You Ready To Get Started?

    Can you imagine what it would feel like to be fit and healthy? Can you imagine what it would feel like to positively impact individual, community and environmental health? Can you imagine what it would feel like to be part of this grassroots initiative? It's time to Walk the Talk Today! 

    Get your community involved. Get your business involved. Get your friends and family involved. Email leslie@lesliehamp.com for details and to get started now!