Weight Control Repeated weight loss and weight gain slows the body’s metabolic rate. In general, a healthy weight for adults falls within a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 = overweight. A BMI of 30 & higher = obese. Avoid crash dieting. This makes your body slow […]
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Weight Control Make being active a priority every day. Try not to focus on the number on the scale. Instead, focus on healthy food choices, watching portion sizes, and getting regular physical activity. Muscle burns more calories than fat. To build muscle, do strengthening exercises. Use weights, a stretch band, etc. Walking just 2 flights
Nutrition Grains (1 oz. serving) * 1 slice of bread; ½ English muffin * 1 cup dry cereal * ½ cup cooked cereal, pasta, or rice Veggies (1 cup serving) * 1 cup raw or cooked veggies * 2 cups raw, leafy veggies * 1 medium baked potato Fruits (1 cup serving) * 1 large
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Nutrition 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound turkey breast cut lengthwise into 4 slices or 4 chicken breast halves, skin and bones removed (cutlet may be used if desired) 1 Tbsp. margarine or oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. low-sodium chicken bouillon granules 1-1/2 tsp. dried parsley (or 2 Tbsp. fresh, minced)
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Nutrition 8 Servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 cup white rice, uncooked 2 cups tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground oregano Directions: 1. Place shredded cabbage in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. 2. In skillet, cook turkey until
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 1 slice (3 oz.) each Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, lean 1/2 cup oats, regular, dry 1 large egg, whole 1 Tbsp. onion, dehydrated 1/4 cup ketchup Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 2. Bake in a loaf pan at 350ºF for 25 minutes or to internal temperature of
Fitness Get fit and stay fit. “Fitness: if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body.” – Cher Having six pack abs doesn’t come from drinking a six pack, and you don’t need to have six pack abs to be fit. Get fit by making exercise and healthy eating a regular part
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Nutrition People who are watching what they eat can stick to their diets when eating in restaurants. Eating establishments don’t have to be automatic waistline expanders if you observe the following recommendations. * Choose a restaurant that offers a wide variety of food, to increase the odds of finding fewer fatty, highly caloric foods. *
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Fitness * Vary the activities you do. – Choose ones unique to the four seasons. – Select both indoor and outdoor exercises. – Try ones you do alone and ones you do with others. * Pair exercise with other things you like, such as your favorite music, being with friends, etc. * Check out new
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Nutrition Choose healthy and low-calorie foods. Look at buying healthy, low-calorie foods. When you buy them, the more likely you are to eat them. And when you do not buy foods high in sugar, fat, and empty calories, they are not there to tempt you. Start with planning. Plan for meals that will be eaten
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