TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT
TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR WEIGHTTRANSCRIPTYou can manage your weight by watching how much you eat and making smallchanges in what you eat.For instance, eat smaller portions. Most prepared meals in restaurants or at home, aretoo large. Eating healthy portions helps you limit the amount of calories you eat.Here are few ways to watch your portions:Order smaller meals.Eat slowly and only until you are full.Split the entrée before you even begin eating, so you aren’t tempted.At home, use measuring tools and the food label so you know the number of caloriesyou are actually eating.Use a smaller plate. A correct serving size on a big plate may not look like enoughfood, but if you use a smaller plate, it will satisfy both your eyes and your belly.Be mindful as you eat. If you are reading, doing work or watching TV, it is easy to losetrack and eat more than you actually need.You can make small changes to help reach and stay at a healthy weight. For example,if you drink whole milk, try non-fat or low fat milk instead. Instead of French fries orpotato salad, eat a baked or sweet potato. Try non-fat yogurt with your own freshfruit, instead of ice cream. Snack on carrots or celery. You can steam vegetables orbrown rice instead of frying. Use fat and flavor substitutes instead of adding butter ormargarine. And cut back on the amount of alcohol you drink, as it contains calories aswell.20% gradient meshTry working in something new and healthy each week, and then make it part of yourregular eating habits.healthclipsPlan meals ahead of time, so you already have the healthier choices on hand.healthclipsWatching your portions and making healthier food choices will help you to manageyour weight.healthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_gn_10207_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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