Achieving a Healthy Weight

1. Fad diets may be unhealthy & are unlikely to work long-term.

2. Pick a meaningful reason to be fit & healthy... (rather than trying to be unnaturally thin).

3. Think of food as fuel for your body. Choose what gives you the best bang for your buck. (Class 1's summary might help!)

4. Ease into physical activity. When ready, gradually increase duration, intensity, or frequency.

(Class 1's summary explains this, too.)

5. Physical activity for better health doesn't have to be intense. Scheduling it (& actually following through) is most important.

6. Stressing about the number on the scale can actually be counterproductive for some...

Read 4/30's blog post to find out how stress & weight are related!

To find out more about these tips, check out http://health.yahoo.net/articles/weight-loss/6-ways-win-weight-battle.