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Changing our perspective
about weight loss is just as
important as living it out!
We live in a “Do it/Want it
Now!” culture. When we apply
that mindset to our weight
loss journey, we find
ourselves losing the race.
But a slower, steady pace of
making one change at a time
can result in us not only
crossing the goal line, but
in staying there and not
losing ground.
Take
a look at the 5 eating
changes and 5 exercise
changes below. Decide which
one you will begin with on
each list this week. Once
you have achieved that goal,
add another change into your
program. Applaud each
accomplishment! It won’t be
long and you’ll begin to see
the results!
5 Eating
Changes That Can Make a
Difference
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Begin to cut back on
sugar in your coffee or
tea. (Do the same with
the milk or cream.
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Use less or no butter
and mayo.
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Let fresh, raw veggies
replace chips for lunch
and snacks.
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Add one new food every
week to your meal plan.
Variety will keep you on
your program.
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When eating out, start
ordering half portions
or ask for a
“doggie-bag” at the
beginning and divide
half of the meal into it
before you start eating.
5
Exercise Changes That Can
Make A Difference
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Add
working out with a buddy
once a week.
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Plan to take the grocery
cart back to the store
when you’re done
unloading the items you
bought.
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Force yourself to walk
longer distances by
parking your car further
away from your
destination such as the
mall, grocery store,
drug store, theatre,
etc.
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Take the stairs over the
elevators or even
escalators every single
time.
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Consider your chores
another chance to get in
some activity.
–New
Life Ministries
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