Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Plan about a half hour for writing your weekly meal plan and grocery list the first time. The more you plan, the easier it will become and the less time it will take. 1. Check what you have at home. See what needs to be used up in your pantry, refrigerator, […]
Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes Make meal planning part of your weekly routine. Planning meals helps you stick to your MyPlate plan and can save time and money. Plan about a half hour for writing your weekly meal plan and grocery list the first time. The more you plan, the easier it will become and
Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Which words/phrases do you associate with vegetables? * Green * Filling * Necessary evil * Fiber * Broccoli * Minerals * Boring * Variety * Hydrating * Vitamins * Colorful * Fresh * Salad * Do I have to? * Exciting * Nourishing * Canned * Soggy * Crisp * French
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Practice responding to common scenarios. Below are sample responses to a few statements and situations. “One piece of chocolate cake won’t hurt you.” You’re right, but a whole cake of pieces will! Since I’m not eating chocolate cake as often, I’ll enjoy a couple of bites with you. -OR- I’m not
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Hunger is not always a drive to fulfill a physical need. Sometimes, eating is due to stress, anxiety, or celebration. Emotions can be triggers for overeating or making less healthy choices. This section will help you: 1. Determine if your hunger is physical or emotional. 2. Identify and cope with emotions
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Use relaxation techniques to manage emotional eating triggers. Learn These Four Skills to Relax 1. Relaxation Reflex: Get rid of muscle tension. 2. Mindfulness: Be fully present in the moment. 3. Deep Breathing: Feel relaxed by breathing in more oxygen. Plan Relaxation Time Plan 15 minutes during the day to intentionally
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 7 This section will help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. The tools that got you to this point may be different than the tools you’ll need to keep going. Your body has physiologically changed during weight loss. Your mind has also changed. This section will help you to: * Understand why weight
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 Having self-compassion is a value that is central to the theme of this guide. Self-compassion means being kind and caring to yourself, both physically and mentally. What are three unkind things I say to myself? Read these phrases out loud now. How do you feel hearing these things? Imagine your words
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Stronger Muscles and Bones Muscles let you move, lift, and stretch. When you use your muscles, they get stronger so you can do everything from opening a door to smiling, chewing, and talking! Weight-bearing exercises, in particular, help bones become stronger. This helps prevent osteoporosis and fractures. Stronger muscles and bones
Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Protein-rich food choices make up one-quarter of MyPlate. Protein helps the body build and repair muscle tissue, fight disease, manage hunger, and perform other essential tasks. The protein group includes seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds, and soy foods and beverages. Protein provides 4 calories per gram. Protein sources can be
