Small Steps to Great Health

12/31/2017

Happy new year! If you are making New Years resolutions, consider goals that are realistic and can be maintained throughout the year. Use the SMART approach when setting a goal- specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely.

12/02/2017

Find a workout you enjoy! There is no "best" workout for getting in shape. The best workout is one that you actually want to do on a regular basis! Find one that works for you and stick with it! And when you get bored, try something new - like a boxing or dancing class, pilates or yoga, or a new sport!

12/02/2017

Many people mistake thirst for hunger. They think they are hungry when really they need water. Try to get about 64 ounces a day (although the exact amount varies per person). Water will also help to fill you up so you may not need as many calories.

12/01/2017

Obesity is at a record high- time to take action!!!

If current trends continue, more than half of today's kids and teens will be obese adults, a new study projects. Most at risk: those obese as kids.

11/29/2017

Start Small: Get more vegetables in your diet! 87% of Americans don't meet the recommended servings of vegetables. Try to get 3-5 servings of vegetables each day. Add spinach to your morning smoothie, sauteed mushrooms to your morning eggs, add another vegetable in your lunch salad, or a side salad to your lunch sandwich, and add a simply roasted vegetable to your dinner plate.

11/28/2017

Tuning in to your hunger signals is very important to weight maintenance and weight loss - check out this article on how to prevent overeating -

Many of us might wish our stomachs came with a gauge to alarm us when our tank is full or nearing empty. Wouldn’t it be great if our body told us ...

11/15/2017

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