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January: Healthy Resolutions Month (Click Here)

The new year feels like a reset button, a chance to finally work toward the goals you’ve been putting off. Whether it’s applying to school, starting a workout routine, committing to a new hobby, or doing something positive for your community, the beginning of the year opens the door to meaningful change.

For many people, building healthy routines is one of the most effective ways to reduce stress and create a sense of balance.

Instead of trying to overhaul your entire life at once, focus on gradual improvements. Trying to do everything at the same time can quickly lead to burnout and frustration. Small changes with clear intentions are much more likely to stick.

Helpful habits to start with include:

  • Planning time for groceries or grocery pickup Having fresh food available makes it easier to eat balanced meals and avoid relying on fast food or snacks.
  • Spending time outdoors Even short amounts of time outside can help improve mood, focus, and energy levels.
  • Moving your body regularly You don’t need an intense workout—walking, stretching, or light activity can support both physical and mental health.
  • Setting realistic goals Goals that fit into your daily life are easier to maintain and feel more rewarding.

Some important truths to keep in mind:

  • Healthy habits support both mental and physical well-being.
  • Consistency matters more than perfection.
  • Progress looks different for everyone
  • Improving yourself can also positively impact the people around you.

This year doesn’t need to be about drastic transformations. It can be about showing up for yourself, making thoughtful choices, and building habits that support a healthier, happier life.

 

For more resources, visit: How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

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Join us as a Get Fit GP Partner!

Community organizations and businesses are invited to partner with the City of Grand Prairie's health initiative to help educate and encourage residents to live a healthier lifestyle. Get Fit Grand Prairie is a community-wide wellness initiative that focuses on decreasing childhood obesity and increasing the health of all residents through physical fitness and healthy food options.

Each month the City encourages residents to participate in a healthy activity, such as a community walk, run, or sporting event. Your participation in one or more of these events can boost the level of success for the Get Fit Grand Prairie initiative.

Partnerships will be acknowledged in program brochures, as well as on our Get Fit Grand Prairie website.

Sign up your business/organization to become Get Fit GP partner

If you have any questions, please feel free to email ygomez@gptx.org, or call 972-237-7594. We thank you for your time and continued support.

Get Fit Community Partners

*Disclaimer: The City of Grand Prairie is pleased to partner with these businesses; however, these companies are separate entities than the City, and participating with them in this project does not necessarily indicate that the City fully endorses their business or product, nor does the City intend to disparage any other similar businesses or products that may not participate in the Get Fit GP program.

Mental Health: C.O.P.E.

The Grand Prairie Police Department’s COPE initiative stands for Community Outreach Partnership and Education. This information-sharing program allows first responders to have immediate access to helpful information that would assist them in a crisis. Our first responders are dedicated to partnering with our citizens with disabilities, and it is our proactive goal to have a program in place to assist. In the event a person is unable to properly identify themselves, or becomes lost/disoriented, or might act in a manner that could be misinterpreted by first responders, this information could be accessed rapidly.

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Diabetes Prevention Program

PreventT2 classes are offered by Dallas County Health & Human Services. The National Diabetes Prevention Program of the CDC has created the PreventT2 program for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention.  

As part of a PreventT2 group, you will work with other participants and a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills you need to make lasting changes for better health. These changes include losing a modest amount of weight, being more physically active, and managing stress. Being part of a group provides support from other people who are facing similar challenges. Together you can celebrate successes and find ways to overcome obstacles.

For more information, view Dallas County's Diabetes Prevention Program information page.

 

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Phone: 972-237-8055
Fax: 972-237-8228

 

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300 W Main St
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Grand Prairie, TX 75050

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