Health Tip: Lose Weight, and Keep it Off
(HealthDay News) -- Losing extra weight is the first step to better health. It's also important to keep those extra pounds from creeping back.
The American Heart Association offers these suggestions:
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Figure out what works for you -- what motivates you, which rewards you prefer, and which long-term habits you can maintain.
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Be realistic about how much you can lose and how long it will take.
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Pay attention to your calorie intake versus calories burned.
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Use a pedometer to track your how much you walk each day.
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Make a healthy shopping list -- and stick to it.
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There's no need to weigh yourself every day -- once weekly is fine. Try measuring inches lost, instead of pounds.
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Keep a record of the foods you eat, total calories, and exercise.
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Plan ahead for special occasions such as holidays, and make up for the extra eating before and after.
Date Last Reviewed:
10/28/2008
Date Last Modified:
10/28/2008