How to Keep a Thin Body for Life
Keep a thin body for life by maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes commitment, exercise, and a healthy diet.
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Look and feel better with the advice on how to live a healthier lifestyle in these videos.
You Will Need
- Exercise
- Healthy diet
- Nutrition Facts labels
- Scale
- Confidence
- Rewards
- Internet access (optional)
- Journal (optional)
Steps
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Never change your diet without first consulting your physician.
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Step 1
Exercise
Commit yourself to exercising at least 30 to 60 minutes a day. Take the stairs, go for a walk, ride a bike, golf, or work in your garden. Find an activity that you enjoy.
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Step 2
Maintain a healthy diet
Maintain a healthy diet that is low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains.
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Aim for five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
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Step 3
Limit fats from diet
Limit your consumption of saturated fats and trans fats. Sources of saturated fats include cheese, beef, butter, and coconut oils.
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Step 4
Read the Nutrition Facts label
Read Nutrition Facts labels when purchasing food to monitor your calorie, sodium, fat, and cholesterol intake.
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Learn more about the Nutritional Fact label at fda.gov.
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Step 5
Monitor your weight
Monitor your weight closely. Weigh yourself at the same time each day using the same scale.
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Use a journal to record your success.
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Step 6
Believe in yourself
Believe that you can succeed. Stay positive and learn to control negative thoughts. Making healthy lifestyle changes will not only help you maintain your weight, but give you confidence.
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Once you swallow, it takes approximately 7 seconds for food to pass from your mouth to your stomach.
