You’ve probably heard it before. To lose weight and keep it off, you need to eat healthier and get more regular physical activity. This translates to: Eat smarter, Move more. Here are some simple suggestions to get you started.
Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables: Eating lofts of fruits and vegetables will help you lose weight. Use tasty recipes to enjoy more fruits and veggies…in salads, desserts and for breakfast!
Prepare More Meals at Home: Planning quick, easy home-cooked meals takes the guesswork away from mealtimes and helps you eat smart. Limit your meals out, especially at fast food restaurants where food tends to have lots of calories.
Right-size your Portions: Eating when you are stressed or in a rush makes it easy to get carried away. Remember that larger portions = extra calories = extra pounds.
Re-Think your Drink: Sodas, sweet tea and other sugary drinks may taste great but they are loaded with calories and few, if any, nutrients. Choose low or no-calorie beverages, or try water with lemon or cucumber!
Choose to Move More every day: Getting regular exercise can sometimes seem like a chore, but you will feel better after going for a walk or doing other physical activities. To find time to move more, limit your daily screen time for TV, computer and cell phone. Set a goal for yourself, such as walking or running 30 minutes, 5 days/week.
For more tips on eating smarter and moving more, go to http://www.myeatsmartmovemore.com/SimpleTips.html
OTHER WELLNESS RESOURCES
Check out the online health assessment tool called Family Health Manager at www.riverwoodhealthcare.org Family Health Manager is an interactive tool that offers you personalized health and wellness options. At no cost, anyone can learn their health score, connect to local resources and create goals in support of healthy living. You can also understand and track key numbers important for overall health. Family Health Manager provides actionable steps to maximize health in key areas such as well-being, activity, sleep, nutrition and pain management. To get started, go to https://health.riverwoodhealthcare.org/fhm
Looking for wellness information? Visit the wellness page on Riverwood’s website. This is a one-stop source of information on both Riverwood wellness resources, such as services and education, and Community wellness resources with info on classes, programs, recreational opportunities and more.