(NAPSA)—Long after New Year’s resolutions have been for- gotten, many Americansstill want to achieve greater balance in their lives. In fact, according to a new national survey, 87 percent of adults rank “achieving balance in their lives” as a priority, yet less than a quarter (21 percent) think it is very likely they'll be living a balancedlife this year. A leading food companyis serv- ing up a free solution. ConAgra Foods is launching a program that provides people with a new wayto balance out their busy lives without spending extra time and money. The free program, called Start Making Choices”, lets people create a personalized plan that fits right into their daily life. Start Making Choices is a The Balanced Life Index Survey: Developed in partnership with Dr. Rippe and based on scientific research, the Balanced Life Index (BLI) assessment, exclusive unique online program based on three universal fundamental to the Start Making Choices program, is one of the first steps a person can take on their way to nutrition, activity and well- where you stand in terms of your components of a balanced life— being. Utilizing the nutrition and activity recommendations outlined in the USDA’s MyPyramid, this isn’t a quick-fix diet or an exercise fad. Start Making Choices focuses on a balanced lifestyle, which means your wellbeing stays in the equation. Dr. James Rippe contributed to the development of Start Making Choices. A noted Harvard-trained cardiologist and pioneer in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Rippe authored “Your Plan for a Balanced Life,” an addi- tional resource to the Start Making Choices program. “Making small changes toward greater life balance is easier than you might think,” says Dr. Rippe. “Start Making Choices is personalized, so you can work at your own pace and integrate small changes over time that will ulti- mately help to get your life more in balance.” By logging on to www.Start MakingChoices.com, you can quickly and easily design a plan that’s suited to your unique needs. finding balance. Determining nutrition, activity and well-being will help you understand how balanced yourlife is in these three areas, based on your BLI score. You can raise your BLI by follow- ing the customized Balanced Life Plan that the program develops for you. As you progress, youll see an increase in your BLI score as a sign of positive changes to your overall health. Personalized Balanced Life Plan: Based on your BLI score, Start Making Choices will provide a customized Balanced Life Plan to help you achieve your goals. You pick the foods you like and the activities you enjoy, and Start Making Choices creates the best plan for your lifestyle to help you reach your personal goals—all with no cost to you. You'll be able to stay on track with the Start Making Choices daily planner. Why not take a positive step toward a healthier you by balancing your life this year? It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s online now at www.startMakingChoices.com.
