Visit the NYS-Balance Website Or Call for These and Other Resources

Visit the NYS-Balance website or call for these and other resources.

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor, State of New York

NYS-Balance is a resource and referral program offered by Work-Life Services with funding provided by the negotiated agreements between the State and CSEA, PEF, UUP, DC-37, NYSCOPBA, GSEU, and Council 82, and by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations for employees designated M/C.

Consultation Topics

Gyms and Fitness Classes
Low Cost Diabetes Medications
Nutritionists
Personal Trainers
Weight Loss Support Groups

Website Resources & Articles

Aerobic, Muscle, and Bone Strengthening
Aim for a Healthy Weight
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program
Eating Healthy While Dining Out
Fit and Fabulous as You Mature: Tips on Moving More
Food Intake in Later Years
Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight
Liven Up Your Meals with Vegetables and Fruit
Making Physical Activity a Part of an Older Adult’s Life
Ten Tips to a Healthy Plate

Free Educational Materials

Active at Any Size
Better Health and Fitness Through Physical Activity
Exercise and Physical Activity
Exercise: A Little Is All It Takes
Helping Your Overweight Child
Talking With Your Doctor
Tips to Help You Get Active
Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths

Online Skill Builders and Assessments

Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating Assessment
Fitness Test Assessment
Maintaining a Healthy Business Lifestyle Skill Builder
Nutrition Quotient Assessment
Goal Setting Exercise Assessment
Lifestyle Test Assessment

Referrals to Programs and Services

Gyms and Fitness Classes to Suit Your Needs
Referrals and Pricing for Personal Trainers
Referrals and Pricing for Nutritionists
Resources that Assist with Diabetes Medication Costs
Support Groups for Weight Loss

Outside Resources

Body Mass Index Calculator for Adults and Children
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Lower-Calorie, Lower-Fat Alternative Foods
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s Daily Food, and Activity Chart
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Menu Planner
Overeaters Anonymous
The FTC’s Spoof on Bogus Weight Loss Claims: FatFoe

Audio Resources

Choosing Fruits and Vegetables
Easy Lunch Box Ideas
Eating Out Tips
Healthy Work Habits
Heredity and Weight
Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activities
Physical Activity
Vegetarian Options
Weight vs. Will Power

Webinars

Your Path to Inner Peace – 2013
8 Steps to a Healthy Heart – February 2014
Eating Your Way to Wellness – 2012
Fun and Fitness: Get Your Children Energized – 2008
Live Well on the Fast Track – 2009
Take an Active Role in Your Health – 2010

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor, State of New York

NYS-Balance, a free resource and referral service, will help you and your family with work, family, daily life, finances, health, and well-being. The NYS-Balance Program is accessible by phone or web 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service is always confidential and is available at no cost to you or your family. NYS-Balance makes life less complicated.

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor, State of New York