What happened to last year’s resolutions? Around February 1, you probably forgot what your resolutions even were. This year, set goals that are realistic and can be achieved.

Get Active
You don’t have to run a marathon or climb Mt. Everest to be active. Making small changes can add up to big results.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Park farther out and walk
• Bring your lunch to work instead of eating out
• Take your dog for a walk instead of watching TV
• Play with your kids outside for 30 minutes a day

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For more tips, go to www.smallstep.gov. 

Manage Stress
Stress can be caused by changes in life such as losing your job, your child leaving or returning home, the death of your spouse, divorce or marriage, an illness, an injury, a job promotion, money problems, moving or having a baby. Stress can cause health problems or make health problems worse. Here some tips for dealing with stress. 

• Don’t worry about the things you can’t control
• Prepare for events that you know may be stressful, like a job interview
• Talk with a trusted friend, family member or counselor
• Eat well-balanced meals
• Get enough sleep
• Look at change as a positive challenge, not as a threat
• Get involved in activities and hobbies you don’t find stressful

Eat Better
Being overweight puts you at risk for developing diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Lowering your weight helps prevent and control these diseases. Make better food choices by doing the following things:

• Drinking skim milk instead of 2%
• Choosing whole grain bread and pastas instead of white
• Drinking water or 100% juice instead of soda
• Eating baked or grilled foods instead of fried
• Cooking at home instead of eating out

 

We wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2012.

Sources: smallstep.gov and American Academy of Family Physicians

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