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150 minutes of Physical Activity
Why is 150 minutes of Physical Activity Important? 150 minutes of physical activity a week are crucial to a healthy lifestyle. It has been proven that adults with 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week or more have a lower risk of: Is finding 150 minutes challenging for you? Finding time for fitness can…
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All About Healthy Fats
All About Healthy Fats Healthy fats are good for your heart. But they are also high in calories. There are three types of healthy fats: monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Foods high in monounsaturated fat include Avocado Canola oil Nuts like almonds, cashews, pecans, and peanuts Olives and olive oil Peanut butter…
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Fats to Limit for Heart Health
Fats to Limit For Heart Health If you have high blood pressure or hypertension, it’s important to keep your heart healthy and keep an eye on your fat intake.Too much fat, especially saturated fats, will raise your blood cholesterol levels, which like high blood pressure, can lead to heart disease and stroke. There are three…
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Keep Your Heart Healthy Diabetes and heart disease go hand in hand. If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes. Heart disease includes several kinds of problems that affect your heart. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood…
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Ways to Find Local Support
Ways to Find Local Support People are motivated by different things, and together with your coach you will find out what motivates you. Many people find it motivating to join support groups where you meet people who share the same or similar health goals as you. Here are some examples of groups, classes, and clubs…
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Sharing Healthy Goals
Sharing Healthy Goals One of the best ways to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle is to tell your family, friends and coworkers about your health goals. If they know you’re trying to eat healthier options, such as whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates, they may try to be more supportive. Family, friends and…
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Congratulations
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the first half of your new lifestyle program. Take a moment and think back when you first started this journey. What changes have you noticed? We started with education, and weight logging. How has your weight changed since you first started this program? Do you notice any differences in how…
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The Link Between Sitting Still and Type 2 Diabetes
Why should I take a Fitness Break? Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including a 112% increase in your risk of type 2 diabetes and a 147% increase in heart disease risk. Sitting for long periods of time burns fewer calories and can lead to weight…
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Healthy Food Choices
Healthy Choices Making healthy choices is part of a healthy approach to eating. As a general rule, you should choose items that: Are low in calories, fat, and sugar Are high in fiber and water Are high in vitamins, minerals, and protein Make Healthy Choices Enjoyable Here are some ways to make healthy choices enjoyable. …
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Eat the Right Amount of Food
Eat the Right Amount of Food When you get hungry, you may feel a rumbling stomach, or a light headache. Some people feel irritable, or unable to concentrate. When you’re not hungry, you may eat because you feel bored, sad, or anxious, have happy memories of a certain item, or just like the way the…