Portion sizes need not be a frustrating exercise in science and math. Just visually divide your dinner plate into approximate sizes. And fill in the squares. Bon appetite!
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Lifestyle Disease: Cancer Linked to Weight
We are killing ourselves in America. The good news? Exercise is medicine.
https://www.livescience.com/60634-cancer-linked-to-overweight-obesity.html
Nutrition: Make A Plan
Eighty percent of successful fat/weight loss is all about our nutrition. Exercise contributes 20 percent, at best. And a key ingredient to successful nutrition change is taking tiny steps over time, not a complete facelift overnight. Also, recruiting family and friends to band together to help with meal planning, recipes, and encouragement is a great idea, too. Here are a few other helpful tips.
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate-mywins-tips-reach-your-nutrition-goals
Due Diligence: Selecting Your Fitness Center
Fear not your local fitness center. Just make sure you carefully select the right one for you.
https://joe-cannon.com/top-gym-scams/
Healthy Bodies And Healthy Brains
Exercise is medicine. And movement is exercise. Study after study continually show that exercise, even small bouts of exercise, is beneficial for our entire biological system. So, let’s move more!
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/theres-even-more-evidence-one-180100084.html
Stretching For Fitness
Many of us neglect stretching in our fitness plans. So, here is an easily manageable plan to get started. Remember, do not stretch cold muscles (make sure the are warmed up first). PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/stretching-the-new-mobility-protection
