“Health Matters: Get Fit INFINITE to be healthy in the new year - Freeport Journal Standard” |
| Health Matters: Get Fit INFINITE to be healthy in the new year - Freeport Journal Standard Posted: 28 Dec 2010 03:07 PM PST Freeport, Ill. — The holidays are filled with good food and good cheer. For many of us, this leads to unwanted weight gain, and that becomes a big motivator for making New Year's resolutions to "lose weight," "eat better," or "go to the gym more." Unfortunately, many New Year's resolutions don't last very long. Fitness facilities see a large increase in new membership, and their current members frequent the gym more often. Treadmills that were open during the fall are in high demand for the first month or two of the new year. Sadly, after a couple months, many of the highly motivated members slowly decrease their healthy activities. Yo-yo dieting goes hand-in-hand with this. Those who typically are motivated to go to the gym and lose some weight may also look for quick and easy ways to diet. With so many different types of diets out there, it can be very confusing to figure out what really is best for you. To get good results and keep any weight loss off, you must be ready and willing to make a lifestyle change. Living a truly healthy lifestyle takes commitment, time and energy, but the payoff is worth it! By living a healthy lifestyle you will benefit from weight loss and maintenance, increased strength and stamina, overall improvement of health and be comfortable with your body. If you are ready to take control and start a healthy lifestyle, here are some tips to get you started. Diet As you plan meals for yourself and your family it is important to make them well-balanced. This means your plate should not be full of one type of food. It is recommended that a person consume 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables a day, so include lots of them throughout your day. Portion control is another big piece of a healthy diet. As you are setting the table for dinner, use small plates to encourage smaller servings, which will help to reduce and control your food intake. Exercise Eating healthy is a big part of a healthy lifestyle, but exercise is just as important. An average adult should exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week. Cardio workouts (for example, walking, running and aerobics) are key to weight loss. It is also important to include strength training in your workouts (for example, sit-ups, push-ups and weights). Screens Each person is unique. There is no one diet that will work for everyone, or one workout that everyone can do. Your healthcare provider can help you determine what options are available to you and determine what your body can handle. Screens such as glucose testing, blood pressure and cholesterol are available through FHN. There are many free screens available as well as other beneficial screens that have a cost associated with them. Get Fit INFINITE Education Being educated will also help you to succeed. There are many books and on-line resources available to you. FHN also provides educational programs such as Create Your Weight and Get Fit INFINITE to help those who would like to live a healthy lifestyle get a jump-start on their goals. With Get Fit INFINITE, you get the best elements of our traditional Get Fit program in an updated, online health and fitness program that you can start any time and stay with as long as you like. For only $3 a week, you get your own personalized online tracking system to earn points for good nutrition, exercise, participating in appropriate health screenings for your age and gender, and attending health education events. You can accumulate points for all kinds of prizes. You'll get free trial memberships to area fitness centers, as well as e-newsletters and invitations for activities and events especially designed for Get Fit INFINITE members. Get Fit INFINITE is the only local health and fitness program that includes both baseline and ongoing screenings for important health indicators including weight, blood pressure and cholesterol as well as other optional tests. Living a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy, but it is worth the benefits you'll see. As you make your New Year's resolutions for 2011, try "live a healthy lifestyle" instead of "go on a diet" or "work out more." If you stick with it, your rewards can be great! Autumn Musser coordinates the Get Fit INFINITE program. For more information on getting healthy and Get Fit INFINITE, visit www.fhn.org. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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