Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Calories are units of energy that fuel your body for daily functions like breathing, eating, and thinking. Calories are also burned during physical activity. The more active you are, the more energy your body needs. Use the chart below to find your estimated daily energy needs. Calories needed vary by sex, […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Disordered eating can be hard on your body and your mind. Follow the guidelines in this book to develop a realistic, patient approach to managing weight. Be self-kind, not self-critical. Eating Disorders If you are concerned that you may have an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or a binge
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Indicate how often the following scenarios apply to you. * When I’m angry or upset, I think, “I don’t care what I eat or how much I eat.” * When I see something tasty, I eat it but regret it later. I find myself saying, “Why did I just do that?
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 Understanding your values can help you see what motivates you. Having a clear set of values will also help you select the best tools and strategies later in this guide. Values are personal qualities and ways of living. They help you see who you are and who you want to be.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Cooking from scratch is a great way to know what is in your food and to prepare it how you like it. You can also start with a pre-made, packaged food and make a healthy meal from it! The chart below gives examples of ways to add nutrients to packaged foods.
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes There are many ways to start with a pre-made, packaged food and make a healthy meal from it. Use this chart for ideas on adding nutrients to packaged meals. Add your own ideas in the spaces provided to have on hand. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. The most common ingredient is listed first, down to the least common ingredient. Follow these easy steps to compare foods: 1. Look for a short list of ingredients. In general, better choices have fewer ingredients listed. Products with many ingredients often have more
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about exercises you can do at home, at a gym, or in a pool. While there may be activities you can’t do, there are probably many that you can do. Plus, there are many exercises that can be adapted to suit your individual needs
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Improved Energy Levels Exercise helps transport oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. When your heart and lungs are working more efficiently, you have more energy to work, do daily chores, keep up with active kids, and have fun. Improved Ability to Learn Exercise increases production of cells in the brain responsible
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Grocery stores can be full of education and adventure for kids. Including kids in grocery shopping-and every part of meal prep-helps set up kids to make healthier choices later in life. * Show the variety of different foods, especially in the produce section and grain aisle. * Let kids pick out
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