Spending huge amounts of our income on food became an annoyance to me. I'd rather go to Europe thank you very much!! We wanted four things, to eat well and enjoy our meals while keeping our weight and our expenses under control. Incentive was born and I started to do something about it. I hope to use this Blog to share what I've discovered.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

Healthy Life Choices

Snack Smart

Snacks are a great way to refuel.

Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal.

If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips, and candy are okay for occasional snacking.



Work up a sweat

Vigorous work-outs, when you're breathing hard and sweating, help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel your best.

Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or dancing.

Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.

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