With the holiday season in the rear view and the pressures of those New Years goals we set for ourselves, the University of Illinois Extension is looking to ease some of those worries. Most use this time to focus on their health and well being, but for many, exercise and dieting can feel daunting. Lisa Peterson is a Nutrition and Wellness Educator for the University of Illinois Extension, Peterson discusses their newest way to help you find that motivation.

Exercise is just half of the battle however, nutrition and a proper diet play just as big of role in your overall health. Peterson understands that access to healthy foods can be limited and the cost of it stands as a hurdle for many to change their eating habits. Instead, Peterson offers some ways to make eat healthier with your budget in mind.

Peterson will be hosting cooking classes in the coming weeks that are intended to the help the public make healthier meals with fresh ingredients while remaining cost effective.

Find out more about the University of Illinois Extension and it's offerings by calling 217-287-7246 or at their website www.universityofillinoisextension.edu/cjmm.

Lisa Peterson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.