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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 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 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 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
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 Being bored means being tired of doing the same thing over and over again. It may also mean having nothing to do or nothing that seems interesting to do. Write these ideas on sticky notes. Post reminders in places you often get bored. * Shake up your daily routines! If you
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 * Find out about your company’s wellness program. – Participate in challenges, such as a step contest, offered through your wellness program. There may be rewards for participation or winning the challenge. – Join the wellness committee and participate in surveys that give you a chance to share your opinion. Let
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Signs & Symptoms * Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and/or worthless * Fatigue * Loss of interest in daily activities, including sex * Change in eating and sleeping patterns * Anger, anxiety, or irritability * Having a hard time concentrating or making decisions * Thoughts of suicide or death Strategy * Accept
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Short for cardiovascular training, “cardio” helps strengthen your heart and other muscles. Cardio also causes the brain to release natural substances, called endorphins, that give you a natural “high.” Aerobic exercise also promotes brain health and challenges your mind. Cardio training uses large movements that involve multiple muscle groups, such as
Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Focus on things that you can do well. List at least 5 things in your life that you are proud of. Examples include raising a family, earning a degree, getting promoted at work, increasing your bowling average, and having a garden! How can you improve these skills further? Set realistic goals
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