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On the Road to Health

On The Road To Health By Ann Marie PhD, FNP. Nurse Practioner TIP OF THE MONTH: “Transform your New Year’s resolutions into reality. Small, consistent simple changes make a big diﬀerence.” Then, list the steps you’re willing to take— and the changes you’re willing to make—to achieve your goal. This plan of action will be your roadmap to results. Success Strategies You Can Use Today to Reach Your Goal! Did you make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and become healthier? If so, how’s it going so far? As we all know, keeping the commitments we make to ourselves can be easier said than done, and it often becomes more challenging as our initial enthusiasm starts to wane with each passing mile. Here are a few proven success strategies that can help you stay focused and motivated as you transform your resolution into reality. Here are some practical, proven “success strategies” you can begin incorporating into your life today! Watch your portion sizes Be sure to eat breakfast and 5 or 6 smallertype meals throughout the day instead of 1 huge meal Monitor your eating habits and pay attention to when, where and why you feel inclined to overeat Watch your caloric intake. If you haven’t monitored this in the past, now is a great time to start Read food labels. Be aware of hidden calories Drink plenty of water—80 ounces a day or more Limit alcohol consumption Cut back on foods that are high in sugar, starch, sodium and saturated fat Declare a speciﬁc, realistic goal. mental training, says a goal “needs to be big achievable, and safe enough to be tolerable.” I think of goals as dreams with deadlines. The more speciﬁc your goal, the more likely you’ll be to achieve it. “I’d like to lose weight and feel healthier” may be a desire, but it’s not a goal. “I will lose 35 pounds by my birthday, and I will accomplish this goal by taking the fol- 66 January 2012 You can make a positive impact on your weight—and your health—through exercise and following a healthy eating plan. It’s possible to move through this New Year feeling Let’s Get The Conversation Rolling For a personal response to your health question, Ask Ann Marie at: askannmarie@lindora.com Selected questions will be featured in future columns. BestDriverJOBS www.bestdriverjobs.com

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