Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Driving while sleepy can severely impair your driving and cause an accident. Studies have linked sleepiness and fatigue to decreases in reaction time, decision-making, and mind and body coordination. All of these factors are very important for safe driving. According to estimates from the National Safety Council in 2017, one out […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Learn how to do an exercise before you try it. Watch someone demonstrate it, either in person or in a video. If possible, do the exercise with someone who can correct poor form. Warm up before moderate or intense exercise. Start slowly. You should gradually start breathing harder and feel your
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Consider a thought that you tend to see as black and white. Consider some alternative thoughts or ideas you could have instead. Or, when one comes to mind, return to this page and complete the following chart to practice banishing black and white thinking. Black & White Thought Example: I can’t
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 Be wary of miracle pills and quick fixes, even if offered by a “doctor” or someone claiming to be an expert. At many commercial weight loss centers, the staff may not have medical credentials or any advanced training in nutrition. They are often salespeople calling themselves “counselors,” without any medical training.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 You may be reading this page well before you reach your goal. That’s okay. Understand that weight loss takes time. Continue to build on what you do each day. Remember, it isn’t a single healthy meal or workout that will get you to your goal. It’s also not a single poor
Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Fats and oils do not have a separate section on MyPlate. Many foods that are sources of healthy fats are part of other groups. For example, nuts and seeds are part of the protein group. Avocados are part of the vegetable group. Fat has 9 calories per gram, making it a
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Your day-to-day activities include hundreds of habits. Some may be second nature or automatic, like reaching for your seatbelt when you get in a car. Some may be weaker and subject to change, like including fruits or vegetables with your meals and snacks. Be patient. It can take several weeks to
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Ways you can deal with anger, without eating: * Count to ten at the first twinge of anger. Then count back down to zero. * Take three or four slow, deep breaths. Picture the angry impulse passing you by. * Take a walk until you can calm down. Or, do some
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Talk to the people you live with about what you are doing. Let them know why you are making these changes. Ask for their support and say “thank you” for things they do that help you. * Set food rules for everyone in the family to follow. This may include eating
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or distress over a real or imagined threat to your mental or physical well-being. Avoid eating as a way to cope with anxiety. Try the strategies listed below. Strategy * Take a long, warm bath or shower. Or, go for a swim. * Focus
