- A serving of meat is about the size of a deck of cards or your palm.
- Be sure to read the food label. Many snacks are sold as single servings but actually provide two servings or more.
- Substitute one or two “first course” dishes for the main; you’ll get a variety of tastes without huge portions.
- Water works. Drinks lots of it at the table to slow eating and hunger.
- If you’re opting for an energy bar, check the label carefully and pick the one with the least calories and saturated fat.
· Knock the word “club” off your sandwich—drop the bacon, cheese, and extra bread. Go for mustard to add flavor and save calories and fat.
· Hold the butter on your movie popcorn and you’ll save over 200 calories.
· Switch from sugary sodas to water.
5. Fit in fitness throughout the day You don’t have to be a runner to stretch. Try stretching while talking on the phone. Lifestyle activities can provide health benefits similar to a traditional gym-based workout. Get moving by parking in the farthest space, climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator, or walking or stretching while you’re on the phone. The goal for good health is to accumulate 10,000 steps a day, experts say. To help keep track, some people use an electronic pedometer, a palm-sized gadget that clips to your waistband and measures the number of steps you take. Balance on one foot while brushing your teeth. Balance on the other foot while combing your hair. Take your dog for a walk every day. If you don’t have a dog, borrow your neighbor’s, or just walk your “inner dog”. 6. Remember the basics of good nutrition For a healthier diet, consume a variety of healthy foods. There are three “rules” for healthy eating. They’re easy to remember and easy to follow.- Expand the variety of foods in your diet.
- Add more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to the foods you already eat.
- Select more low-fat food choices.
- Challenge yourself with a 5 kilometre run or walk.
- Treat yourself to a massage.
- Try meditation, yoga, or an old-fashioned nap.
- Take care of yourself as often as you can.
- Have a corner in the fridge reserved for good-for-you nibbles. Wash some carrots, cherry tomatoes, peppers, shelled peas, strawberries and other fresh fruits. Place them in an airtight see-through container or a plastic bag.
- Put some cut-up veggies or sliced fruit on the table to help you through those starving moments just before dinner is ready.
- Snack only when you’re hungry; it’s not the cure for a glum mood
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