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This came to me in an email at work.. just a suggestion of sorts I wanted to share...
Ensuring a Healthier You – Small Changes to Help Lose Big Pounds
Making the decision to lose weight and become healthier is a big step to take, but it does not have to be overwhelming. Starting small can make a big difference. First, commit to a plan that includes reaching and maintaining a healthy weight within a reasonable time frame. Instead of the “all or nothing" approach, make small changes daily, and you'll see big results. One or two key modifications each day to your usual diet and exercise habitscan go a long way. Easy Food Swaps Save Calories Small changes to your diet can make a big difference without leaving you feeling hungry or deprived. Try some of these simple food swaps (each one saves about 100 calories):
Ensuring a Healthier You – Small Changes to Help Lose Big Pounds
Making the decision to lose weight and become healthier is a big step to take, but it does not have to be overwhelming. Starting small can make a big difference. First, commit to a plan that includes reaching and maintaining a healthy weight within a reasonable time frame. Instead of the “all or nothing" approach, make small changes daily, and you'll see big results. One or two key modifications each day to your usual diet and exercise habitscan go a long way. Easy Food Swaps Save Calories Small changes to your diet can make a big difference without leaving you feeling hungry or deprived. Try some of these simple food swaps (each one saves about 100 calories):
- Toast: Swap butter and jam for a teaspoon of honey ( I realize that this may NOT be a good thing for WLS always )
- Fries: Swap a fast-food portion of fries for an oven-baked portion at home
- Burger: Swap a cheeseburger for a plain burger
- Dessert: Swap one scoop of ice-cream for one scoop of frozen yogurt
- Coffee: Swap whole milk in your latte for skim
- Cereal: Swap Raisin Bran for bran flakes and add non-sugary raisins
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Park further away from the office or the grocery store.
- Walk or bike to do errands instead of driving.
- Pedal a stationary bike while watching your favorite show instead of sitting on the coucheating a snack.
- Walk down the hall to talk to someone at work instead of calling or emailing.
- Wash the car yourself instead of going to a car wash.
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
Thank you Phyllis....this is good !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
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