2024 Walk Kansas Webinars
Presenter: Michelle Lane, RN, MSN, CMSRN, CHC, NE-BC; Senior Director Community Health and Wellness, North Kansas City Hospital
Happy people are healthier. Michelle discusses research around this topic and offers four things you can do to increase your set-point of happiness.
Presenters: Amber Vargo and Ian Halfhide, Manhattan Running Company
Healthy feet contribute to a happy life! Amber and Ian discuss common causes of foot pain, strategies to help alleviate foot pain, and how to select proper shoes for you and the activities you enjoy.
Presenters: Sharolyn Jackson and Ashley Svaty, Extension Specialists in Family and Consumer Sciences, NE and NW regions.
Sharolyn and Ashley discuss the science behind habit formation and several strategies that can help you shift to a more healthful lifestyle.
2024 Newsletters
Week One
Habit Shift to Better Health
Getting Started
Habit Shift Challenge
Walk Kansas Webinars
Put More Plants on Your Plate
Recipe: Vegetable Quinoa Soup
Week Two
Why Strength Matters
Simple Moves for More Strength
Habit Shift Challenge
Prioritize Protein for Breakfast
Recipe: Spinach Frittata
Week Three
Sleep is a Superpower
Walking Technique and Posture
Habit Shift Challenge
Explore Pulses
Recipe: Cowboy Caviar
Week Four
Add Intervals to Your Routine
Stretch Your Hip Flexor
Habit Shift Challenge
Fruit and Veggie Power Couples
Recipe: Breakfast Banana Split
Week Five
Dealing with DOMS
Exercise and Your Knees
Habit Shift Challenge
Healthful Mexican Food Options
Recipe: Seasonal Healthy Quesadilla
Week Six
Exercise and Your Bones
Small Hops for Bone Health
Habit Shift Challenge
Shift to More Seafood
Recipe: Blackened Salmon Salad
Week Seven
Exercise and Your Brain
Tiny Habits
Habit Shift Challenge
Shift to Whole Grains
Recipe: Berry Oatmeal Bake
Week Eight
The F.I.T.T. Principle
Improve Flexibility - Zipper Stretch
Habit Shift Challenge
Tame Your Sweet Tooth
Recipe: Fruit Pizza (Reduced Sugar)
Week Nine
Walk Kansas Wrap Up
Have a Plan B
Recorded Walk Kansas Webinars
Healthy Grilling Tips
Recipe: Grilled Basil Lemon Pork Chops and Asparagus
Walk Kansas State Leader

Sharolyn Flaming Jackson
Extension Specialist
Family and Consumer Sciences
114 Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
sharolyn@ksu.edu
A health initiative presented by Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service