Research has proven obesity and the lack of exercise puts people at greater risk for developing cancer. In looking around the internet, I found a well-designed and impressive resource called America on the Move, AOM. As a national initiative created to support individuals and communities across our nation in making positive changes to improve health and quality of life, the organization offers an excellent online resource of education and free tools to help with the eat less move more lifestyle. It's easier than you might guess.

In two simple changes of taking 2000 more steps a day -- about one mile of walking -- and eating 100 fewer calories a day -- equal to a pat of butter -- you are on your way to making a positive health difference in your life. AOM provides motivating tools, healthy eating advice, a health newsletter, a place to record your progress, daily health tips and more. Did I say it was free? Go see what you think. I am considering getting a pedometer to record how many steps I take a day during normal activity, and simply increasing the amount of movement accordingly. While I am not a formal exercise routine type individual, this program is one I can work into my daily life -- simply by taking more steps.