Resources

Changing old habits isn’t easy. The good news is, you’ve come to the right place for help! These resources will help guide you on your path to wellness

General Health and Wellness

ADPH Nutrition and Physical Activity
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
Prediabetes Risk Test
Surgeon General’s Call to Action: Physical Activity and Obesity
Scale Back Alabama Health Tips
Scale Back Alabama Blog

Nutrition

American Heart Association Recipes
American Diabetes Association Recipes
MyPlate Recipes
Chews Wisely Alabama Recipes
Eatright.org Recipes
Have a Plant Recipes
Make a Good Choice: ReThink Your Drink
Grocery Store Tours

If you struggle to have enough food for an active, healthy life, this list of Food Access Resources may help you find assistance.

Physical Activity

100 Alabama Miles Challenge
Deskercise – 20 Ways to Get Moving While at Work
Fresh Air Family
Get Moving Alabama
Physical Activity Guidelines from CDC
Step It Up! Walkable Communities from CDC
Physical Activity with Trainer Ashley Gardner
Yoga with Adriene
What’s Your Move?
Strength Training: Get Stronger, Leaner Healthier
Resistance Training for Health
Resistance Training for Health and Fitness

Screen Time

Checklist: Alternatives to Screen Time

Managing Stress

Effective Stress Relievers for Your Life
Ways to Manage Stress

Weight Loss

Losing Weight (CDC)
Keeping a Healthy Body Weight

Sleep

Basics About Sleep (CDC)
Sleep and Health
Healthy Sleep Habits

About Us

Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free, statewide wellness program for adults, ages 18 or older, who live in Alabama or work for an Alabama based organization. It is designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and have fun while doing it.

Scale Back Alabama is designed to address the state’s challenge with obesity; however, we caution individuals to check with their health care provider before beginning a new exercise or diet regimen.