Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 Vegetarian Vegetarian diets are plant-based eating patterns. There are variations of the vegetarian diet: * Vegan: includes only foods from plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts). No foods from animal sources are included. * Lacto-vegetarian: includes plant foods plus cheese and other dairy products. * Lacto-ovo-vegetarian: includes plant […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 Weight loss can seem like a long, slow journey. Maintenance, when you are no longer trying to lose weight, can seem far away. It is important to remember that you won’t lose weight at the same rate each week. Weight loss can slow down or speed up for many reasons, including
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Use the tools presented earlier in this guide to manage stress. * Be physically active. * Dispute unhelpful thoughts. * Create a healthy food environment. When stressed, it may be tough to avoid unhealthy food options that are within arm’s reach. * Listen to music. Or, learn an instrument, write music
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Incorporate more movement into your daily activities. Take the stairs, park farther away from the building, and get up to stretch every hour. Also, plan at least 30 minutes each day, most days of the week, to engage in moderate-to-intense exercise. Add exercise to your daily schedule. Decrease Time Wasters If
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Print this page or download the “Print on Demand” to map your meal plan. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes Print this page or download the “Print on Demand” to map your meal plan. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Massage can be a form of recovery for your muscles. Massage, especially deep compression massage, can help relax tight muscles and knots that have formed between muscle layers. This can help with normal blood flow, keep your muscles flexible, and reduce pain. A professional massage therapist or a friend can assist
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Food preparation does not need to take a lot of time. The more you prepare food, the better you will get at being efficient in the kitchen! 1. Make double batches of dinner meals. Freeze individual portions in airtight containers. Label with the date and what it is. 2. Buy pre-cut
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Below are ideas for basic meals and snacks. Use these ideas to start building your meal plan. Meal Idea: Pasta or Rice Dinner Choose ingredients from the chart below. This recipe makes four servings. Directions: 1. Cook pasta or rice according to package directions and drain. 2. Cook protein choice as
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 This online guide uses the terms breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. * Breakfast: The first time you eat upon waking * Lunch: 3-4 hours later * Dinner: 4-5 hours later * Snacks: Small meals between breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These are optional, but snacks may help you manage hunger. Your work
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