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Weight Management for Improved Health and Wellbeing

Weight Management for Improved Health & Wellbeing

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1. 1. Eat Eat H Heal althy: Stay away from packaged and processed foods; focus on eating fresh foods. 2. 2. Co Contr trol Portio tion S Siz izes: Measure portions until you’re more comfortable with what an adequate portion looks like on your plate. 3. 3. Trac ack Y Your ur Meal als: Tracking your meals reminds you of what you’re eating and also helps you realize how much you’re eating. 4. 4. Sta tay H Hydrate ted: At times you may seem hungry, when you actually are just thirsty. A good rule of thumb for determining the amount of water to drink on a daily basis is to drink half of your body weight in ounces. 5. 5. Be Be A Activ ctive: Try to schedule a time each day dedicated to getting your heart rate up. Group fitness is a great way to stay active. For those that may suffer from joint issues, try non weight-bearing exercises such as water aerobics or riding a bicycle.

Weight Management for Improved Health & Wellbeing

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Emotional eating is defined by these characteristics:

• eating when feeling strong emotions or an intense urge,
• craving a certain kind of food,
• consuming more food when already full, and
• feeling out of control with eating.

Weight Management for Improved Health & Wellbeing

Don’ n’t Let Let Emotions Co ns Cont ntrol Y Your ur E Eating ng

Suggestions to better manage stress and eating habits:

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SLEEP P Get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation decreases the hormone that makes us feel full.

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TALK Get support from friends and family. Sharing your concerns can help decrease stress.

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X Meditation, relaxation exercises, reading and taking a bath are all healthy ways to distract yourself and manage your stress.

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WAIT Take five minutes before you have a snack to see if you still really want it.

Weight Management for Improved Health & Wellbeing

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