Healthy West Orange - Eat well, stay active and enjoy life!

Eat well, stay active and enjoy life. Three simple elements that help promote a healthy lifestyle. Making these healthy choices can often seem daunting or overwhelming, but a local organization, The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange, and its grassroots movement, Healthy West Orange, are working to change all that!

The Movement
Established in 2016, Healthy West Orange is a dynamic movement that provides fun, resources, education, and social connections to Orange County residents. Everything from tasty recipes to fun fitness challenges to nutrition tips and more are available! Healthy West Orange helps residents develop healthy behaviors and encourages positive lifestyle choices.

The Community
This hyper-local movement is part of The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange and 100% focused on improving health and wellness in the area. HWO’s ultimate goal is becoming the “healthiest community in the nation.” They are a combination of local businesses and active members of the community bringing information, tools, and connections to empower residents in a way that is lighthearted and fun. They share a passion for healthy living and a desire to make positive lifestyles available to all.

The Resources
Healthy West Orange are active members in the community, and you can find them educating, inspiring, and having fun at local events, malls, farmers markets, and more. In addition, they have an active social media presence offering encouraging tips, yummy recipes, fitness ideas, and more on their website, FaceBook page, and multiple social media outlets. Be sure to check it out regularly, as the site is constantly updated with fun videos, blog posts, and up-to-date information. This month’s website offers topics ranging from water safety to men’s health to trying a Tai Chi class! They even have an app you can download that provides resources to inspire a healthier and happier you.

The Fun!
Healthy West Orange makes staying healthy fun and easy! Not only do they offer health, nutrition, and wellbeing information, but they also offer special community events and seasonal challenges! Everything from monthly Mall-Walking to a Dance Challenge celebrating National Dance Week to the recently completed 2021 Westly’s Splash Challenge. All events encourage local residents to have fun and get moving! Activities are available for all ages and fitness levels! Check out their event calendar for information on upcoming events!

The “HUBB”
The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange has a beautiful, new home on the corner of Plant Street and SW Crown Point Road in east Winter Garden. The multi-purpose building will feature a physical location for the HUBB, its new community resource center. It also includes administrative offices for the District and Foundation and additional space for rent.

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Southwest Orlando is a great place to live and truly makes healthy living easy. From the beauty of the Butler Chain to the scenic outdoor parks to the 22-mile West Orange Trail, there are numerous ways for residents to soak up that Florida sun and live a healthier lifestyle.

What are your favorite tips for staying active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?