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Small Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle

From U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, for About.com

Created: February 5, 2005

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61. Take the long way to the water cooler.

62. Explore new physical activities.

63. Vary your activities, for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.

64. Reward and acknowledge your efforts.

65. Choose fruit for dessert.

66. Consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, if at all. (Adults only, of course)

67. Take stairs instead of the escalator.

68. Conduct an inventory of your meal/snack and physical activity patterns.

69. Share an entree with a friend.

70. Grill fruits or vegetables.

71. Eat before grocery shopping.

72. Choose a checkout line without a candy display.

73. Make a grocery list before you shop.

74. Buy 100% fruit juices over soda and sugary drinks. (But stick to the AAP limit of 4-6 ounces for younger kids.)

75. Swim with your kids.

76. Flavor foods with herbs, spices, and other low fat seasonings.

77. Remove skin from poultry before cooking to lower fat content.

78. Eat before you get too hungry.

79. Don't skip breakfast.

80. Stop eating when you are full.

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