Rate Your Daily Routine

How often do you eat fruits and vegetables?
a.) With every meal...I just can't get enough!
b.) I'll grab an apple on the go.
c.) I love the way they look as a centerpiece on my kitchen table.

When running errands I...
a.) Park in the last parking spot so I can walk the long distance to the store.
b.) Drive around until I find front-row parking.
c.) Have someone drop me off at the front of the store. I hate walking!

When I go eat out with friends, I...
a.) Order a salad with lots of nutritious food in it and a water.
b.) Order a sandwich and soda.
c.) Go for the greasiest burger and fries and, why don't you SuperSize my soda!

If you have selected all the letter "a," you are on the right track and doing well at watching your health. Make sure when you are out and about to always be very cautious of your decisions, especially when it comes to your health. Keep up the good work!

Health Changes

Want to hire somebody to help you change your diet, eating habits, or any other unhealthy behaviors you have? Beth Wolfgram is here to help you. Check out her website for more information.

http://bethwolfgram.com/index.htm

Am I the Right Weight for My Body?

You may have seen the letters BMI. What do they mean? Body Mass Index. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Body Mass Index is the "measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women." Basically, a BMI is measuring if your weight is consistent with your height. If you want to find out what your BMI is, please follow the link below. Just fill in the blanks on the web page and receive your answer. Hopefully you are all at a healthy weight!

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm

Ten Tips to Stay Physically Healthy

1. Instead of looking for the closest parking spot at the store, don't hesitate to park further away and walk the extra distance.
   
2. Use stairs opposed to elevators
3. Drink lots of water...preferably 8 cups per day
4. If you don't like to go to the gym, walk around the block a couple times each day. Or if you are a dog owner, take your dog on walks daily. Good exercise for you and your pet!
5. Eat a good breakfast-including eggs, wheat toast, and natural juice
6. Stop eating when you feel full...don't go overboard
7. Buy more fruits, vegetables, and other healthy snacks opposed to candy, ice cream, and other sweets.
8. Do not eat past nine o'clock at night.
   
9. Ride your bike or walk to the grocery store instead of driving.
   
10. Join a recreational sport team. It's a great way to meet people in your community too!

(Some of these ideas were influenced by the American Heart Association.)