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!!
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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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