Just as I was thinking about going back to the gym after a long absence, I found out that Discovery Health (brought to you by the people who bring you the Discovery channel on TV) are kicking off their National Body Challenge this weekend, January 5-6, at Alderwood Mall up in Lynnwood. Attendees will have the opportunity for a weigh-in, size measurement, and body-fat analysis, a talk with a nutritionist, have a milk mustache photo taken, and score some great free swag.

Another ally in your attempts to improve your health is the Washington Health Foundation. Visit their site [whf] to get information on ways to improve your physical fitness and to find a listing of upcoming health related events in the state, such as walking and running events put on by the Cascade Orienteering Club in Kirkland and Olympia, health lectures at Gilda’s Club in Seattle and more.