Weight_Loss

1. Balance Eating with Some Movement.
When you're active, you burn more calories than when you are
sedentary. Thirty minutes of TV watching burns 30 calories. 30 minutes of
stair climbing burns 440 calories.

2. Don't Crash... Cruise
Attempting to crash diet will never offer long range results. Take time to
change old habits. Eat a well balanced diet; one that can be maintained
over time. The key is smaller portion size without sacrificing your favorite
foods. Make up your mind never to finish a plate of food!

3. Make Short Term Goals for Yourself and then create a fun
reward.
Don't think about results that may be possible a year from now. Rather,
set weekly goals. Losing 1-2 pounds a week is a healthy way to plan for
long term weight maintenance. Then, plan a fun hour or two doing
something good for you as a reward. Try a visit to spa, a new haircut, or
quiet time at the library to catch up on favorite magazines.

4. Eat Fresh vs. Preserved.
Fresh foods contain the optimum amount of nutritional value. With good
nutrition you gain the positive effects of vitamins, minerals, fiber, fats,
protein, water, etc... Do something good for yourself- the more you eat
fresh, the more you'll appreciate it over processed and preserved.

5. Put in All in Perspective.
Don't think "die it". Think about balanced, healthy, meals that you can
enjoy. Think about it as a progressive lifestyle change. The kind of
change that brings real, long term benefits to YOU! Begin treating your
body with respect and learn to cherish good health!