WEIGHT LOSS

The only way to lose weight is to expend more calories than you take in.The best ways for weight loss are
-Go outside for a walk.

-Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

-Walk or bike to places (such as school or a friend's house) instead of driving.

-If you have to drive somewhere, park farther away than you need to and walk the extra distance.

-Tackle those household chores, such as vacuuming, washing the car, or cleaning the bathroom - they all burn calories.

-Alternate activities so you don't get bored: Try running, biking, skating - the possibilities are endless.

-Limit your time watching TV or playing video games; even reading a book burns more energy.

-Go dancing - it can burn more than 300 calories an hour!

Eating well doesn't mean dieting to lose a few pounds.Instead,just try to eat a health food in your daily routine:

-Soft drinks, fruit juices, and sports drinks are loaded with sugar; drink fat-free or low-fat milk or water instead.

-Eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.

-Avoid fast-food restaurants. If you can't, try to pick healthier choices like grilled chicken or salads, and stick to regular servings - don't supersize!

-If you want a snack, try carrot sticks, a piece of fruit, or a piece of whole-grain toast instead of processed foods like chips and crackers, which can be loaded with fat and calories.

-Eat when you're hungry, not when you're bored or because you can't think of anything else to do.

-Eat a healthy breakfast every day.

-Don't eat meals or snacks while watching TV because you'll probably end up eating more than you intend to.

-Pay attention to the portion sizes of what you eat.