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Quick and Easy Ways to Start
Get started on a healthier lifestyle with these ideas!
No time for breakfast?
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Grab an apple, an orange or any other fruit as you head out the door.
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Pack baby carrots, nuts, or dried fruit for a snack.
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Take whole wheat crackers, lean meats and low-fat milk along with you.
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Try taking leftovers and eating on the way.
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Munch on veggies, pretzels, or popcorn.
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At a fast food restaurant?
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Try a grilled chicken sandwich and a side salad.
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Split an order of fries.
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Leave off the mayonnaise, sauce and spreads when ordering a sandwich.
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Share a rich dessert with a friend.
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Want to cut fat in meals?
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Use a cooking spray instead of oil to sauté foods.
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Trim visible fat from meat and remove skin from poultry, too.
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Instead of cheese and heavy salad dressings, add fiber-rich beans and peas
to your salad meals. Canned chick peas or other beans are a delicious addition
to a salad.
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Need to get moving?
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Work off a big lunch by taking a bike ride or a walk with your kids after work.
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Instead of socializing with friends by watching videos or dining, plan to go walking,
biking or dancing.
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Aim for the farthest parking spot, not the closest, so you can get in extra walking.
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Walk the sidelines or stroll around the field instead of lounging in the stands while
the kids play soccer or softball.
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Run up and down the stairs with each load of laundry, get up and change the channel,
and walk to your co-worker’s office instead of calling.
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Join a step aerobics, kick-boxing or body toning class. Check your local park district,
recreation center, or health club to find the best option for your budget and skill
level.
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