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Physical Activity Tracking Log

At the end of each day, record your minutes or steps online in your tracking log. The log is located on the My Activity page of My WOMAN Activity Tracker. If you cannot get to your computer that day, you can keep track of your activity in a notebook or print the calendar below. Then, whenever you get a chance, enter your daily activities online.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Research shows that women can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent simply by leading a healthy lifestyle.

Pay attention to why and when you avoid physical activity. List some ways you can overcome these personal barriers.

Change one behavior at a time. Remember that replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time

and patience, and can be hard work. Start small and focus on changing one behavior at a time.

If you have children or grandchildren, set a good example and make time to play with them outside.

Eating out, eating healthy. Box up a portion of your meal and take it home.

One serving of fruit is about the size of a baseball.

Understanding Nutrients: Potassium may help you maintain a healthy blood pressure, plus it's good for preventing muscle cramps.

Sweet and white potatoes, tomato paste or puree, beet greens, white and lima beans, cooked greens, carrot juice, prune juice, and bananas are good sources of potassium.

When you travel pack foods that are hard to find on the road, such as fruits, vegetables, small portions of nuts and seeds, and water.

What's In Season? Produce available in the summer: VEGETABLES - onions, potatoes, eggplant, garlic, okra, squash, black-eyed peas, lettuce, rhubarb FRUITS - red grapes, raspberries, ralencia oranges, apples, watermelon, papaya, kiwi, mango, figs

Do a simple online search of "What's In Season" in your area to find out more specifically what produce is fresh and available. You can even find places to pick and garden your own foods!

Content last updated June 25, 2008.