Move! Program

Physical activity is a very popular topic, but oftentimes it's made out to be overcomplicated and overwhelming for those trying to learn more about it. Being active is about so much more than just losing fat, gaining muscle and looking good. A simpler approach, like what the MOVE! program offers, is to focus on improving overall health, function and quality of life.

Veteran Robert Jarousak, who served his country in both the Navy and the Army, has struggled with his weight for years. Here is the story of how he lost 88 pounds in VA's MOVE! program.

Our friends at the White River Junction VA received this heartfelt letter from "A Grateful Veteran" who graduated from the MOVE Program. The Veteran has physically and mentally turned his life around, and he wanted to give thanks for his excellent care.

In June, the MOVE! program at SLVHCS graduated its first group of Veterans since restructuring the program at the medical center. The graduation was the culmination of six months of work toward managing their weight and living a healthier lifestyle.

Army Veteran Karl Milner used the MOVE! Program to help shed 200 pounds and become more active, receiving a new prosthetic every 3-4 months.

This week, photographers from San Antonio, Tulsa, Little Rock, Fort Worth, and San Diego shared their best images with us.

We can achieve our resolutions of eating better and exercising by planning for success. There’s nothing magic about January 1st; we can start anytime.

Air Force Veteran Kevin Chagnon lost 85 pounds and put his black belt back on to help other Veterans lose weight, learn karate and get healthy with VA’s MOVE! program.

Any increased activity is better than none. A recent study found that just standing up for more than two hours a day decreased risk for heart disease-related death by 10 percent.

After giving up cigarettes and alcohol, Army Veteran Mark Weingarth decided it was time to take his health to the next level and lose weight. He was looking for a program to help him make lifestyle changes, not just lose weight. With his faith in God as the driving force behind his motivation to lose weight, he joined the MOVE program at Truman VA.

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Small, healthful changes to your grilling routine can improve your overall health.