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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Happy times may also be triggers for overeating or making less healthy food choices. Holidays and other special occasions may also make it harder to fit in physical activity. Items that trip you up during a celebration: * Drinks: soda, alcoholic beverages * Foods: desserts, large helpings of “comfort foods” * […]
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 Long-term weight loss goal For my height, a weight of _______ lbs. would put me within a healthy BMI range. After subtracting this weight from my current weight, I know I need to lose _______ lbs. (SeeBMI chartfor an estimate of your healthy weight range.) Short-term weight loss goal My current
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Set your own fitness goals. Other people may have suggestions, but choose a goal that you want to go after. Other people’s fitness goals should not interfere with one you set for yourself. * Write down your goals. This gives them more importance. * Your goals should be within reach, but
Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Think of the actions you take on a daily basis as small steps toward your bigger goal. This guide has already given you many ideas for small steps, such as making half of your plate fruits and vegetables and choosing fewer sugar-sweetened drinks. Identify your next step and use the S.M.A.R.T.
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Create a consistent routine for yourself. Reduce the number of excuses you can make. Tips for creating an exercise habit: *Seize your moment.Be aware of when your motivation to exercise is high. You may prefer mornings over evenings. Or, the opposite. Plan to exercise when you are more likely to be
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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 6 This skill relaxes four basic muscle groups. Tightening and relaxing these muscles produces a soothing effect that helps you relax. Take slow, deep breaths, drop your head, and place your shoulders forward to add to the effect. Practice every day for about 5 to 10 minutes. Divide the body into 4
Healthylife® Weigh Part 1 This guide does not assume you are ready to change. Or, you may be ready to make certain changes but not others. Other changes you may not have even thought of yet! The tools and strategies in this guide are designed to help you move forward through the stages of change.
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Being physically active helps you manage your weight. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. However, all exercise boosts your metabolism. Exercise builds muscle, the biggest fat burner in the body. Even in a state of rest, muscle burns
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