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 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
Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 1. Select a healthy eating plan based on the calorie needs you identified. Or, follow these guidelines: – Plan A: best suited for women who are currently less active and want to lose more than 10-15 pounds. This calorie level is generally too low for men. – Plan B: best suited
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes 1. Select a healthy eating plan from the chart below based on these guidelines: a. Plan A: Best suited for women who are currently less active and want to lose more than 10-15 pounds. b. Plan B: Best suited for women who are moderately active and for men who are
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes 1. Write your daily goals for each food group. * Vegetables (cups) * Fruits (cups) * Grains/Starches (ounces) * Protein (ounces) * Dairy (cups) 2. Plan how much of each food group you want to have at a meal. Make sure the total for each group meets, but doesn’t go
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 1. Write your daily goals for each food group. * Vegetables (cups) * Fruits (cups) * Grains/Starches (ounces) * Protein (ounces) * Dairy (cups) 2. Plan how much of each food group you want to have at a meal. Make sure the total for each group meets, but doesn’t go over,
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 * What do you want to do? * Are you doing this alone? Or, who will you do it with? * Where and when will you do this? * What do you need to wear? What do you need to bring? * Write down your specific goals for this workout. If
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Your worries and concerns take up time in your day. Many issues cannot simply be ignored or brushed aside. To avoid letting these thoughts trigger unhealthy eating habits, plan time to address them. Steps to Address Your Worries 1. Write a worry at the top of a piece of paper. 2.
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Make planning your food part of your weekly routine, like going to work or doing laundry. Planning meals helps you select and eat foods in your MyPlate plan, as well as save time and money. Having variety is important over time, but it can help to have the same breakfast each
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