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Free Screening and Assessments for Women
Healthy Approach to Lifestyle Change
The Power of 100 Calories
New Year's Resolution
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Healthy Lifestyle Start! January 2010
Hello!  Fruit & Veggies 


It is the start of a New Decade

2010

A Healthy Lifestyle Start!


In this newsletter are resources for free cholesterol lab results, motivational ideas, tips for success and a poem. Each year I write a poem during the holidays. Below is the poem for you to enjoy.


It is the time of year to reflect

See what will become this year's project

 

Be mindful in all you do

Use this as inspiration to work on you

 

Do not ignore your hunger and fullness cues

This only leads to the wellness and emotional blues

 

Many times we need a few small ways to twist

Instead of shouting, fretting and shaking our fist

 

Take some time to blow off stress

So your life does not end up in a hectic mess

 

Learn and continue to practice deep breathing

This can help give you and your life a fresh perspective and meaning

 

Think about ways to handle stress, bubbles can be a way to blow

Just try it and see how it helps things flow

 

As we grow older we often stop and say

I should have spent more time to stop and play

 

Water, vitamins, minerals, carbs, proteins and fats,

Balance is really the key to all of that

 

Healthy eating assists with optimal energy

Tending to your body is a way to work on this synergy

 

Remember, what matters is consistently improving behaviors over time

Don't fear it, just work on small progress and you'll be fine

 

Mental and physical health is achievable, there's no reason to fear it

It only takes focus and time to attend to your body, mind and spirit!


Healthy regards,

Kathryn Fink, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Nutrition & Fitness Consultant
  Free Screening and Assessments for Women
For Women only, January 30th at Baylor Irving

For women only, January 30th at Baylor Irving they are offering a free screening for many assessments. There are just a few slots left at noon. Find out your numbers for free.

Free Screening and Assessments: Blood Pressure - Bone Density - Healthy Cooking/Living - Cholesterol*(total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, risk ratio, triglycerides) - Glucose* - Sleep Apnea - Lung Function - Body Fat Analysis
*For the most accurate reading, do not eat or drink anything after midnight before the screening. You may take your regular medications

To sign up, call 1-800-4BAYLOR before the slots fill up.
 
Healthy Approach to Lifestyle Change!

It happens every year. You make your usual New Year's Resolution to lose weight, to get healthy, or start that exercise program. And for the first few weeks, maybe a month, you do pretty well. But before you know it, you're back to your old routine. But this year could be different. Instead of starting the year with an unrealistic food plan or exercise program that cannot possibly be maintained, why not try a healthy approach to losing weight.


Step 1: Set Goals

It is important to be realistic when setting your weight loss goal. Start with 5, 10, or 15 pounds and have a goal to keep it off. Here are some tips to help you make goals.

  • Start your new plan when you think your life will be calm and in control.
  • Do a self-check on what and when you eat. For about a week keep track of what you eat and drink and when. Be honest with yourself. This record will help you find small changes you can realistically make to your food habits.
  • Don't turn to fad diets. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You are better off making changes based on your self-check record. Do you snack a lot? Instead of chips or a candy bar, could you snack on a piece of fruit, pretzels, or some nuts? Are your portions too large? Do you eat too many sweets?
  • Be prepared to make these adjustments permanent and say good bye to the old unhealthy habits.
  • Do a self-check on your physical activity. How much exercise do you get? How can you work more of it into your day?
Step 2: Be Ready to Start

Here are some tips to help you prepare to start your healthy lifestyle changes.

  • Get informed on how much you should eat to be healthy.
  • Find tips on how you can eat healthy.
  • Keep mostly healthy food choices in the house. It will be easier to eat more fruits and vegetables if you have plenty available. Not keeping fatty foods and sweets in the house will make it harder to eat them.
  • Fill up on soups, salads, raw vegetables, and fruit. Cutting back on calories does not mean going hungry. You will have longer success if you still feel full.
  • Think ahead to tackle common food problems. Sometimes you'll have to grab a fast food meal. So, think about the healthiest and most satisfying options. You'll want to enjoy a restaurant meal now and then. Ask your dining partner if they are willing to share. Can you order a doggie bag and put half the food away before you eat? How can you deal with work parties and holiday meals? Having a plan will help you.
The key is not to think of going on a diet, but rather making a lifestyle adjustment. This approach will help you shed pounds and keep them off for good!

Source: ADA website

 The Power of 100 Calories

You could lose 10 pounds a year by eating 100 fewer calories a day. You could lose up to 20 pounds a year by burning another 100 calories a day with exercise.

Tips to cut 100 calories a day:
  • Use mustard in place of mayo on a sandwich.
  • Instead of regular salad dressings, use low-fat or fat-free versions.
  • Eat fresh fruit instead of juice or dried fruit.
  • Try thin crust pizza instead of pan pizza.
  • Use a smaller bowl for your morning cereal.
Tips to burn 100 more calories:
  • Get up 15 minutes earlier and take a morning walk.
  • At work, stand up and walk around while you're on the phone.
  • Take a 15 minute walk on your lunch break.
  • Get off the subway or bus a stop earlier and walk the extra distance.
Source: ADA website
  New Year's Resolution!
  A New Year's Resolution anyone can keep.

Here's a suggestion for a New Year's resolution that's easy to keep and can make 2010 a great year for you and your family: Resolve to visit the health professional with the training and experience to help you on the path to better nutrition and well-being all year long - a registered dietitian.

Not Only are RDs the best sources of reliable and up-to-date food and nutrition information, they have the skills and knowledge to translate nutrition science into practical food choices. And as more and more links are established between nutrition and health and reduced risk of chronic disease, registered dietitians can help virtually all individuals and families to improve and maintain their health.

Most people will find that, with the help of a registered dietitian, making just a few practical changes in their lifestyles, tastes and preferences can overcome their obstacles to good nutrition.

From obesity, diabetes and food safety to meal planning, healthful cooking and packing the kids' school lunch, count on a registered dietitian for trusted, accurate, timely and practical advice.

Produced by ADA"s Public Relations Team

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