Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Many packaged foods have sodium added. Use the food label to compare sodium content between products. Choose options lower in sodium. This chart shows what different sodium-related marketing claims mean. For restaurant items, check the posted nutrition facts or go to the restaurant’s website. Learn more about making healthy choices while […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Food courts and concession stands usually have very limited menus. Stadiums or arenas may not allow you to bring your own food or drink into the venue. Here are some tips to help you stick to your healthy goals: * Eat before you go. * Order water. * Follow the fast
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 This guide does not assume you are ready to change. Or, you may be ready to make certain changes but not others. Other changes you may not have even thought of yet! The tools and strategies in this guide are designed to help you move forward through the stages of change.
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 These exercises make your body more flexible. This helps you prevent injury during exercise and everyday activities. Stretching can also help you relax and is a tool for stress management. Tips: * Stretch all muscle groups. Induce mild tension (not pain or burn) for 10 to 30 seconds. * Don’t bounce
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes Breakfast basics Choose foods high in protein and nutrient-dense carbohydrates, such as whole grains, low-fat dairy and whole fruit. This could include re-heating leftovers. Adding more vegetables * Add an extra cup of chopped veggies into your favorite omelet, soup, casserole, or whole grain pasta or brown rice dish. *
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Hunger is not always a drive to fulfill a physical need. Sometimes, eating is due to stress, anxiety, or celebration. Emotions can be triggers for overeating or making less healthy choices. This section will help you: 1. Determine if your hunger is physical or emotional. 2. Identify and cope with emotions
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 This section will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. The tools that got you to this point may be different than the tools you’ll need to keep going. Your body has physiologically changed during weight loss. Your mind has also changed. This section will help you to: * Understand why weight
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Stronger Muscles and Bones Muscles let you move, lift, and stretch. When you use your muscles, they get stronger so you can do everything from opening a door to smiling, chewing, and talking! Weight-bearing exercises, in particular, help bones become stronger. This helps prevent osteoporosis and fractures. Stronger muscles and bones
Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Eat when you are physically hungry. Know the difference between physical and emotional hunger. Physical Hunger * Your stomach feels empty. * Comes on gradually and can be postponed. * You feel sluggish and need energy. * You haven’t eaten for several hours. * You are hungry enough to eat anything.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Perhaps you buy food or cook for a picky eater. Perhaps that picky eater is you! Vegetables tend to be one of the biggest sticking points with picky eaters, though picky eating can apply to all food groups. Don’t give up! Here are some tips for managing picky eating: * Set
