Weight Management Tips

Balancing both the calories your using and burning helps to keep you at your ideal weight. With a willing mind, losing weight can be made simple. When your body uses more calories than you eat, weight loss is more rapid. Calories are a measure of the energy in the food you eat and utilized when your body engages in physical activities. With that said your body requires a healthy diet and physical activity to control your weight.

TAKE ACTION!!!

Make a promise to eat well and move around more. Tell your friends and family about your decision to get extended support. Lose weight overtime slowly and remember that the less calories your intake and more calories you burn would aid in your weight maintenance journey.

TALK TO A DOCTOR!!!

If you need to loose excess weight, seeking a doctor's advise is important. Your doctor will explain your options along with any pre-existing medical conditions.

SET PRACTICAL GOALS!!!

Begin with small goals, like:

• I want to lose 2 pounds per week

• I will add 15 to 30 minutes of physical activities to my routine daily

• I will avoid overeating or unhealthy eating habits                                                     

 

KEEP A FOOD AND ACTIVITY DIARY

 
 Write down everything:

•  When/What/How you eat
• Your physical activity

KEEP MOVING!!!

In order to balance your intake with your output of calories used:

• Aim for 30 minutes per day, every week

• You can move in shorter periods throughout the day (Make a block around the office at least twice per day) 

• 10 minutes of walking burns at least 50 calories

COUNT YOUR CALORIES!!!

• Read your labels - There are nutrition facts and how much calories in everything on the labels

• Choose low fat or fat free versions of your favourite foods

• Drink more water

• When you eat out ask for the dressings or sauces on the side, so you can control your intake.