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Wellness

8 ways to kickstart your health journey this year
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We want to help you prioritize your health, Austin. | Photo via Unsplash
Sometimes the smallest changes can have the largest impact. If you’re focusing on improving your overall well-being this year, we’re sharing some easy ways to help, no matter where you’re at on your health journey.

1. Get morning sunlight each day.

Why: It can help set your circadian rhythm, resulting in better sleep.
How: Add in a morning walk to start your day with gentle movement. Temps too low to get outside? A sun lamp can be a great option.

2. Incorporate some kind of physical activity each day.

Why: This can help prevent diseases like diabetes and cancer, along with improving quality of life and maintaining a healthy weight.
How: If you are a beginner, start with daily walks and increase the duration as you feel comfortable. When you are ready, you can add resistance training.

3. Prioritize your mental health.

Why: For one, doing so can help manage stress.
How: Dedicate time to understanding your stress levels, and consider incorporating mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or nature walks to your daily routine.

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Connect with professionals at the three-day event to see how you can “hack your health.”

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4. Attend a wellness conference

Learn cutting-edge health hacks from world-class speakers and surround yourself with like-minded supportive people at the Hack Your Health Conference, happening May 31 - June 2, right here in Austin, at The Palmer Event Center. The three-day event is packed with 60+ expert speakers, interactive activities, book signings, cooking demos, and more. Explore the schedule and grab tickets before they sell out.

Keep reading for more tips + tricks you can incorporate into your daily routine.
4 more health hacks
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What type of wellness do you want to focus on this year?
A. Mental wellness
B. Physical wellness
C. Social wellness
D. Other
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Events
Monday, Feb. 5
  • Pasta Paisanos February Dinner | Monday, Feb. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | L’Oca d’Oro, 1900 Simond Ave., Austin | $100 | Enjoy a one-of-a-kind, three-course meal from chef Jesse Griffiths in support of Good Work Austin.
  • Shooting Stars Paint and Sip | Monday, Feb. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Painting with a Twist Austin, 12129 Ranch Rd. 620 N., Ste. #401, Austin | $35 | Try your hand at new techniques at this beginner-friendly class.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
  • Vinyl Night | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 6 p.m. | The ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf St., Austin | Free | Bring a vinyl to share and get a free beer.
  • “Beetlejuice” | Tuesday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 11 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $35-$199 | It’s showtime — catch this musical based on the beloved Tim Burton film.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
  • Live at The Hive: Open Mic | Wednesday, Feb. 7-Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 6:30-10 p.m. | The Hive, 10542 Menchaca Rd., Austin | Free | Bring your very best talent to showcase at this open mic event.
  • Single Jingle | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Lala’s Little Nugget, 2207 Justin Lane, Austin | Free | Single and ready to mingle? Head to this single jingle event.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
  • The last day to register to vote in the March primaries. In order to register to vote in Texas, you must fill out a paper application and deliver it to the County Voter Registrar.
Seasonal
  • Bee Cave Bob did not see his shadow on Friday, Feb. 2, indicating an early spring starting on Monday, March 11. Additionally, the nine-banded armadillo predicts political climate, and wandered both right and left during the ceremony. (Austin American-Statesman)
Civic
  • Residents in six small areas across the city — totaling about two square miles or 1,100 acres — could vote to remove themselves from the City of Austin on Saturday, May 4. Affected areas include River Place in northwest Austin and Lost Creek in west Austin. (Community Impact)
Development
  • Austin City Council approved the empty Radisson Hotel Austin at 6121 N. I-35 for rezoning. ASAP Austin LLC plans to renovate the site into 1,000 apartments and 40,000 sqft of commercial space. (Austin Business Journal)
Community
  • The old Rosedale School building, 2117 W. 49th St., will become a short-term training facility for 750 Austin police officers. Community members are also working to repurpose five other defunct AISD campuses. (KVUE)
Event
  • Bill Nye (you know, the Science Guy) will speak to 150 K-12 students on Wednesday, Feb. 21 as part of the Long Center’s new Long Reach for The Arts program, which creates free learning experiences for growing minds. Tickets available to the public are going fast — get them online.
 
Food

🏆 James Beard through the years

A history of James Beard winners and semifinalists in Austin
Three dishes on the table at KGBBQ
City Editors London and Figi tried the vegetarian rice bowl, Egyptian mac and cheese, and brisket rice bowl at KG BBQ. | Photo by ATXtoday
As the newest cycle of James Beard Award nominees drops, we’re reminded how lucky we are to live in a foodie city.

We’ve covered nominees and winners in 2022, 2023, and now 2024. Let’s take a look at James Beard Award cycles past and how many Austin restaurants and bars have made the cut.

Editor’s note: we did not include the nominees from the 2024 season because it is ongoing.

Winners

  • Tyson Cole of Uchi | Award: Best Chefs | 2011
  • Paul Qui of Uchiko | Award: Best Chefs | 2012
  • Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue | Award: Best Chefs | 2015
  • Iliana de la Vega of El Naranjo | Award: Best Chefs | 2022
  • Edgar Rico of Nixta Taqueria | Award: Emerging Chef of the Year | 2022
  • Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop, Inc. | Award: America’s Classics | 2023
Which of these restaurants have you visited? Check them off here.
See the semifinalists
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Figi
From the editor
I’m going to see “Beetlejuice” tomorrow at Bass Concert Hall, and as a lifelong fan of Tim Burton, you could say I’m pretty excited. In the immortal words of Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, “it’s showtime.”
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