Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 In general, taking in more calories than you use up causes weight gain. It’s like using a credit card to pay for things and not being able to pay the balance in full each month. When this happens, you have to pay extra money in interest. With excess calories, the “interest” […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Choose a variety of colors when selecting fruits and vegetables. Different colors represent different phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are plant chemicals that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Every time you eat is an opportunity to strengthen your body and prevent disease. Red * Improved memory * A healthy heart * Improved digestion *
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 The decision to make changes is up to you. You can decide which changes you want to make, how long it takes you to make them, and who you tell. Check in with yourself daily. Pick one of your action steps from Part 2 or a new one. Answer the following:
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Develop a healthy relationship with eating and your body image. Paying attention to your eating and exercise habits can be a positive step for your health, but you are also at risk for having a distorted body image, developing unhealthy eating patterns, and becoming preoccupied with food and body image. Healthy
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 How would you describe your current exercise habits? * I do not engage in additional exercise beyond my daily activities. * I exercise 1-3 times per week, for at least 30 minutes at a time. * I exercise most days of the week, for at least 30 minutes at a time.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Use the same guidelines for choosing food at the grocery store to help you make healthy choices at a restaurant. Compared to preparing food at home, you have less control over what is in your food, how it is prepared, and how much you are served. However, you DO have some
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 No one food has all the nutrients needed to sustain life and promote well-being. You need to eat a variety of foods to get all of the nutrients your body needs. Some foods provide more nutrients than others. Food can be a source of pleasure, but its main purpose is to
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes Here are a few tips to help you follow your eating goals when you eat at a restaurant: * Choose a restaurant that offers healthy options. Read reviews to learn about other people’s experiences at the restaurant. * Avoid all-you-can-eat buffets or anything that is offered in an “endless” supply.
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Know why you are being physically active. This will help get you motivated to start and to keep going. 1.Connect with your interests.If you enjoy hiking, find a new trail to explore. If you are in a new place, plan a day with lots of walking to learn about your new
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Learn the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication. Passive * You lack expression for yourself. * You do not stand up for your rights and needs. Result: You usually do not achieve your goal. Aggressive * You stand up for your rights and needs, but at the expense of someone
