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The theme of this photo contest for Toronto residents was "Small steps you can take towards making long-lasting changes to your health." We asked for photos that demonstrated being active, eating healthy, being smoke-free or getting screened for cancer.

Congratulations to our 7 contest winners, and thank you to all who participated!
Click on the names to see each winning photo.

Sujethra Emmanuel

Emily Butko

Ma Li Li Win
Pa Pa Phyo
Andrei Ordine
Julie Epplett
Rasamany Sivalingam

Sujethra Emmanuel - 1^st Prize Winner

Stretching Together

When you have small kids it's good to do activities that they can enjoy too. Here we are stretching together and having fun!

Emily Butko - 2^nd Prize Winner

Bike Riding at Casa Loma

I stay fit by riding my bike everywhere in the city! I ride to work and to school. I also explore the city on my bike, from Casa Loma, to the Don Valley, to Toronto Island (by the ferry of course). I also practice safe cycling by always wearing my helmet and following all the rules of the road!

Ma Li Li Win - 3^rd Prize Winner

Yoga

Here I am doing yoga at my Community Health Centre. I've taught a few poses to other women in my parents' group. It's harder to find time to do yoga now with two kids, but doing yoga while I was pregnant helped keep me fit.

Pa Pa Phyo - 3^rd Prize Winner

Eating Apples

Here I am eating an apple in the kitchen of my community health centre. An apple is an easy, healthy snack to have.

Andrei Ordine - 3^rd Prize Winner

Urban Jungle

While my friends are asleep Saturday morning, I look forward to the most exciting run of my week - escape running. Escape what? This means finding an escape route out of some urban jungle. Running along the lake shore, up flights of stairs at the Rogers Centre, doing dips and push-ups on benches along the university campus...this is how we stay active in an urban jungle. It's free fun fitness - what more can you ask for?

Julie Epplett - 3^rd Prize Winner

Get Active by Taking a Dance Class!

Good for mind, body, and soul: you learn something new, get some exercise, and become part of an active, friendly community.

Rasamany Sivalingam - 3^rd Prize Winner

How to lead a healthy life.

1. Have a healthy balanced meal.
2. Be active by walking.
3. Read the Nutrition Fact Labels.
4. Follow Canada's Food Guide for the number of servings from each food group.
5. Attend workshops on health like H.E.A.L.