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Show DR. DALE NELSON You've got to admit OBESITY is a weighty problem. prob-lem. Don't take it too lightly. You know you are too heavy when you leave your seat on a crowded bus and two people immediately replace you. Slimness is needed, not only for style, but for survival. Obesity is a minus in your life any way you look at it. First, let It be understood that a sensible activity program pro-gram is concurrent with the changes you must make in your dietary life style. Both are Important. Calories are important. Make sure you have a well-rounded well-rounded varied diet to provide pro-vide the protein, minerals, vitamins and energy you need. Don't cut out foods -particularly those you like. Cut down on them. Have a low calorie snack 30 to 60 minutes before a meal. It will dull your appetite ap-petite and lessen your desire for a lage meal. Your diet should be largely fruits and vegetables and a small amount of meat for quality protein and iron with ' low fat milk for calcium needs. Eat a good breakfast. You will function better during the day with this kind of start. Quench your thirst with water instead of high calorie pop. Eat slowly. Most people eat like food is going out of style. By all means, tell your friends you are changing your life style to conform to slimness. Commit yourself. your-self. The life you save may be your own, and, if you are a good example, it may save some of your family, as well. Good Luck! i isxi;ts 1 1 iiitsm iMmm. ' ''wyy:y A fl Box Elder Journal |