12 Ways To LOSE WEIGHT

1. Drink more water! It is calorie-free and actually burns calories.
2. Eat more fruits/vegetables. Try to eat 5 servings every day.
3. Eat less red meat. Replace it with white meat, fish and/or legumes (pinto beans, kidney beans, lentils, etc).
4. Exercise more! Start a habit of exercise in your daily life. If you presently do not exercise, think of ways to exercise at least 1-2x/week. If you exercise 1-2x/week, work up to 4x/week. If you exercise 4x/week, work up to 6x! Try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise each time.
5. Eat less processed foods. They are full of preservatives and sodium.
6. Squat more! This will build up your leg strength and save your back! Squat whenever you reach down to the floor. Keep your back straight when you do.
7. Stand up straight. It will make you look taller!
8. Start off your morning with a healthy breakfast. Eat it soon after you wake up.
9. Take the stairs.
10. Park in the first parking place you see.
11. Don't lie down if you can sit. Don't sit if you can stand. Don't stand if you can walk. Don't walk if you can run. Some people are paralyzed and wish they could run. So don't take it for granted.
12. Find someone to work out with. You can motivate each other!

Healthier Ways to Watch Football

This is dedicated to my husband.

Do you like to watch football? If so, here are some ideas for you. If you don't watch it, share these tips with someone you know.

1. Lie on your tummy for a few minutes while watching.
2. Do ab crunches while watching.
3. Do push-ups on the commercial breaks.
4. Have a push-ups competition with your buddies on commercial breaks.
5. Use your stationary bike or treadmill while watching.
6. If you don't have a stationary bike, lie on your back and bicycle with your legs for an ab workout.
7. Check your back position right now (if you are watching football as you are on your laptop) and see if you can improve it.
8. Munch on something that is tasty and nutritious (grapes, chicken tacos, trail mix, etc.).
9. Choose the light or lower calorie version of your favorite gameday drink.

Enjoy your team! Be thankful for your health! And enjoy a healthier football weekend!