Healthy Weight 2008

The most important thing about setting a goal to lose weight in '08 is to STICK WITH IT.
To do that - be realistic and set easy target goals. So make your goal

• to lose 5 lbs. for January and each month thereafter until you reach your target weight
• choose any activity that is easy to do and fits into your every day routine - like walking.
  
• Walk up flights of stairs
• Walk to work
• Walk to the store
• Make one healthy dietary change each week
• Example: This week, eat an apple or orange instead of chips for a snack
  
• Every day
• Next week: Eat a salad for lunch
• Every day
• Third week: Skip desserts
• Every day

Taking care of yourself is serious business - it can save you money in terms of health care costs and add years to your life. But don't take yourself too seriously while you are doing it. Have fun, laugh a little. Tell your friends and family - the ones you can trust not to sabotage you! - what your plan is and get their support. Maybe they will join in.

Make '08 the healthiest year ever for you...adding those fruits and vegetables will help decrease your risks of cancer and many other diseases. Take good care of yourself!

Thank you jambo 13 for use of photo Walking in a Winter Wonderland.