I handed out this paper yesterday... so those of you who didnt get one I will print if off and bring it today or you can copy and past and have the one below!!
Healthy tips to
lose weight and keep it off!!
Eliminate things you can control
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Do not buy
problem foods
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Eat only in
one room at the designated time
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Shop when
you’re not hungry
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Avoid
vending machines, fast food restaurants, and convenience stores
Trick your self
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Make small
portion look large by spreading the food over your plate
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Create
obstacles to consuming problem foods- wrap them and freeze them, making them
less quickly accessible
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Plan and eat
regular meals
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Have healthy
foods available for you to always see
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Have a list
of activities to do when you are board so you don’t resort to food
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If you don’t
like vegetables hid them in your other foods (sauces/smoothies)
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Things to keep in mind and practice
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Share the
problem foods with others
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Plan appropriate
snacks
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Slow down
eating- put down utensils between bits
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Always use
utensils
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Leave some
food on your plate
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Move more-
shake a leg, walk around, stretch often, play with something while sitting
down
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If you slip
do not punish yourself
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Don’t sit and
visit around food/kitchen area
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Don’t
restrict yourself of foods, but eat them in moderation
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Triangle:
eat more during the morning and less though out the night
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Don’t skip
meals!!!
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Reward yourself… but not with foods
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Bus tickets
to sports event, movies, concert, or other non food amusement
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Indulge in a
new small purchase
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Take a hot
bath… read a good book
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Praise
yourself; visit friends
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Nap; relax
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