Weight Control Do you set out to lose 15, 20, or 30 pounds every year or so, only to find yourself stuck after the first 5 or 10? If so, do you quit out of discouragement? There may be nothing wrong with your rate of weight loss. Your ability to set realistic goals may be […]
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Weight Control Take action now to reach your resolution to lose weight. * Set an exercise goal you can reach. For example, by the end of this month, I will walk at least 20 minutes a day, five days a week. * When you reach a goal, give yourself a nonfood reward, such as a
Weight Control Many people fret about how much they weigh. The real issue of concern is what percentage of their body weight is made up of fat. The ideal is about 16 percent for men and about 20 percent for women. Standard height and weight charts ignore this issue. Here’s a simple test to do
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Weight Control It’s not always what you eat that determines whether or not you lose weight. Sometimes, small changes in the way you eat can help eliminate those extra pounds. Try these suggestions. * Eat smaller amounts of food more often, and eat at least half of your intake earlier in the day (to increase
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Weight Control Size matters. Compared to years past, people are eating larger portions. The super-sizing of foods is one reason people’s waistlines and body weights are super-sizing , too. 20 years ago: 1.5 ounce muffin 210 calories Today: 4 ounce muffin 500 Calories Get the facts One portion of a food or beverage is often
Weight Control Eating when you are distracted can pack on pounds. To lose weight, you need to make a conscious effort to watch what you eat. No more of that “it doesn’t count because it’s not on my plate” logic. Calories from mindless munching in front of the TV, at your desk, or in the
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Weight Control * Decide what changes YOU want to achieve, not what someone else wants you to do. * Remind yourself, daily, why you want to make a health change. Picture the change taking place. * Post reminders around the house. * List things you have achieved and are proud of. Use your successes to
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Weight Control Like interest on a credit card, extra calories turn into body fat which is hard to “pay off.” To tip the scale in your favor, expend more energy and spend less on calories. Here are some action steps to help you. * Sit less. Spend more time being active. * Limit TV time.
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Weight Control Exercise is a critical component in any effective weight-control regimen. Unfortunately, some people have misconceptions about weight and exercise. Here are some of the more common popular fallacies. Myth: Exercise increases your appetite. Fact: Appetite is actually more manageable after exercise. Furthermore, any slight increase in food intake from physical exercise is more
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Weight Control A simple measurement can help detect your health risks. Body Mass Index − BMI− estimates body fat based on height and weight. Underwater weighing gives a more exact measure of body fat, but is costly and not practical. BMI is used as a screening tool to place people in categories of underweight, normal
