Weight loss:
This is critical information on weight loss. Before stepping into any workout plan you must realize it not just one thing that helps you lose weight, it takes both exercise and proper eating habits. Get More Information »
Reaching and maintaining a healthier weight is important for your overall health and well being. If you are significantly overweight, you have a greater risk of developing many diseases including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. For obese adults, even losing a few pounds or preventing further weight gain has health benefits.
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How can I move toward a healthier weight? |
Reaching a healthier weight is a balancing act. The secret is learning how to balance your “energy in” and “energy out” over the long run.
“Energy in” is the calories from the foods and beverages you have each day. “Energy out” is the calories you burn for basic body functions and physical activity.
Look at this chart to find where your energy balance is:
Which box did you choose? Where would you like to be? Many people want to lose weight. To do this the strategy is simple – the challenge is putting it into practice every day. If you are overweight or obese, here are some basic steps to help you gradually move toward a healthier weight:
1) Learn what to eat from each food group.
2) Focus on how much you eat. Watch your portion sizes!
3) Choose “nutrient-dense” forms of foods. These foods are packed with nutrients, but low in “extras” that just add calories.
4) Get moving! Physical activity can help you reach and keep a healthier weight.
5) Follow your progress by tracking your food intake and physical activity. Check your weight weekly
Personal nutrition tracker FREE
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers Nutrition Tracker
Sign up for FREE for your personal nutrition tracker, where you will be able to find nutritional ingredients on all foods and use this tool to monitor you intake of foods and the number of calories entering your body. NO more counting calories, the computer does it for you. You can compare day by day or year by year to number of calories taken into your body and it will show graphs are where you are in your healthy lifestyle including your fitness gains. You can use this tool to work for your entire family and you will have a plan on all of your meals for the day and by the week.
How many Calories do I need for me?
You will be find out how much from each food group is good for you? People ask me how do they know how many calories should they take in on a daily basis. This is where you can specifically find out what is healthy caloric intake for you. Get More Information »
Dietary Guidelines
If you want to simplify the your overall nutritional awareness just follow these recommendations. Get More Information »
Food Guide Pyramid – interactive
Picture of the food guide pyramid that shows different types of foods and the measure the amount of foods for the average person. Get More Information »
Food Guideline for Pregnant or Breastfeeding mothers
This nutrition guidelines are designed just for pregnant or new mother breastfeeding their child. It has advice you need to help you and your
baby stay healthy. Get More Information »
Childs Nutrition ages 2 -5
As a parent, you must instill good healthy eating habits for your child. You will be given the knowledge of how to promote healthy eating habits and make it fun for children. Get More Information »
Childs Nutrition ages 6 – 11
This is a fun interactive information site that will keep your child’s attention and promote healthy eating habits. This will make a child aware of benefits of eating the proper amounts of Fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairies products. The plan is to create a strong foundation of knowledge to your child so they can continue health eating habits for the rest of their lives. Get More Information »