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Show Page 2 - 1999 Health Guide Shape up your lifestyle for better fitness Youve decided it's time to get in shape. Like most people, you've probably tried tp slim down and tone up at least once before. The If at first you don't succeed..." advice you've heard a hundred times has been as effective as cookies which, having half the calories of regular brands, you consume twice as much of, thereby defeating the purpose. Perhaps you've fat-fre- e eliminated other accesses from your diet already -su- bstituting ice cream with frozen yogurt, stocking the refrigerator with nonfat milk, low-fa- t cheeses, lean meat- s- and yet, for all the virtually flavorless days you've endured of cuisine that never quite satisfies, your figure has hardly improved. All these low-fa- t snacks have left you feeling bloated, waterlogged high-fibe- r, and more unhappy than ever. It's time for a new approach. Fitness involves feeling well both mentally and physically. This means adjusting your lifestyle, not only your diet. To get in shake and achieve results that are as rewarding as they are lasting, consider the following fundamentals for good health and make them a part of your lifestyle. Caring for the communitys health is a team effort! Shift your that progress takes time. focus-Co- n- stantly reminding yourself of what you can't or shouldn't eat only intensifies the desire to snack. While the goal of good nutrition ultimately is to replace bad" food with healthier ones, chronically obsessing about the right foods -- no matter how you look at still obsessing about is food. Shift your focus away from food. Broaden your perspectives by taking up a hobby or getting to those chores you've been putting off doing. You'll not only worry less about food, but also feel a sense of accomplishment, which will improve your selfesteem and overall well-bein- ne temporary and most often leads to rebound overindulging. Be sensible when modifying your diet. Recognize CASTLEVIEW couch and away from the television. Too few people realized the rewards of a little exercise before or after a long, exasperating day at work. Not only does exercise burn calories, but it also invigorates the body. Even a brisk walk can make you feel more alert-mo- re motivated. of the most difficult obstacles for dieters to overcome is practicoften go ing moderation-th- ey from overindulging to starving themselves. While restraining calories might appear to bring quick results, the reward is off the Movement-G- et it-- Moderation-O- !&&f0!Ss' Varlatlon-The- re is no single perfect meal that will bring you a good figure-- a good figure is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle. Varying your diet provides your body with a greater range of nutrients and prevents you from feeling full, but still hungry." Adequate hydratlon-Ev- er feel sluggish and spent for no discernible reason? You might not be drinking enough water, the fuel that runs your body's machinery. Adequately hydrating your body is a must, particularly when dieting and especially with exercise. Of all the above fundamentals, drinking water is the easiest. your body a favor and to it. get So, do Firearms safety to The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources provided the following checklist for firearms responsibility in the home: 1. Firearms kept for security reasons are fully con- HOSPITAL Top 100 Hospital 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 Proud to be a part of your health care team! trolled at all times. They are never subject to misuse by children. 2. Sporting children. 4. Sporting firearms are immediately placed in secure sible storage when they are returned from hunting or target shooting. 5. When firearms are removed from storage, they are always carefully checked to firearms are confirm that they are not unloaded before they are loaded. 6. All members of the brought into the home and never loaded while In the household understand and folhouse. low the requirements of fire3. Firearms are securely arms responsibility in the stored in a location inacces home. HEALTH 1999 Published by the Sun Advocate Emery County Progress Kevin Ashby Sue Mosher Lynnette Lessar Jenni Fasselin IP LI m Publisher Director :.. sales sales Production TRY Christa Kaminski Kelly Wilkinson Layout Typesetter San Advocate (435) 637-480- 0 & 845 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 435-637-07- 435-637-27- www.sunad.com Fax |