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Measure The Food I Eat
Today I will measure the food I eat for dinner.
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Log Your Weight
Today I will step on the scale and log my weight.
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Increase Your Physical Activity
Today I will pick one of the following: Add 500 more steps than my weekly average Take the stairs instead of the elevator Park further away and walk more
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Safety When Exercising Outdoors
You’ve made a plan to be more active, and you’re ready to go outside and get started! Before you do, make sure that you can exercise safely in your neighborhood. An investment in reflective gear is an investment in your safety!
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Activity Readiness
Are You Ready To Get Active? Answer the questions below to see if you are ready to be active. I get very out of breath when I am even slightly active. Yes No I have bone or joint problems that make it hard for me to do things like fast walking. Yes No I tend…
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Pre-Diabetes Health Literacy
How do you feel about pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes is: A serious but manageable disease Not serious enough to worry about A condition I will worry about later Pre-Diabetes is best treated by: Not eating sugars or carbohydrates Lifestyle changes, healthy eating, and regular physical activity Taking medications Pre-Diabetes can cause problems: Only when I get older…
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Lifestyle Changes: Lowering the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Through active participation in a balanced lifestyle you can lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Active participation means eating well, staying active, sleeping well, and staying informed about your health.
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When You Can’t Measure, Estimate!
When You Can’t Measure, Estimate! On many occasions it’s not realistic or convenient to use measuring tools. In those scenarios, rely on your own hands to estimate portion sizes. These are approximations and may vary slightly depending on the size of the hand. Compare your hands to measuring tools to determine your hand estimations.
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How to Measure Your Carbohydrates
How and When to Measure Your Carbohydrates When you are counting carbohydrates, it’s important to use standardized measurement tools. If you don’t have them at home already, you’ll find them in the kitchen supplies section of many stores. Of course, you won’t be able to measure your portions at every meal, but with a little…
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A Key to Succeed with Carbohydrate Counting
A Key to Succeed With Carbohydrate Counting A healthy eating plan is built on two foundations: Healthy foods and healthy portion sizes. It is possible to consume nutritious food and still struggle with blood glucose management and body weight. It’s not only about what you eat, but how much you eat. It’s very easy to…