7 Steps to a Healthy Weight and Lifestyle
To achieve and maintain general overall healthy weight, try doing the following:
Eat three healthy meals per day, including fresh fruits and vegetables. Limit high carbohydrate and fat containing foods such as pasta, fatty meats, desserts, etc.
Consider having a single serving of dessert at lunch and/or supper only on three specific days of the week such as Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday.
Exercise regularly at least 3-5 days per week for a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Walking at 3 miles per hour is a very good starting exercise. Make a goal of walking between 8,000 - 10,000 steps per day. Phone apps are a useful tool to help you meet your goal!
Avoid or limit sugary drinks and fast food. Have them no more than 1-2 times per month rather than daily or weekly.
Monitor portion and serving sizes. Read the serving size on packages to learn what an appropriate serving size is.
Limit free time screen time to no more than 2 hours per day.
Make an effort to get at least 8 hours of sleep consistently every night.
