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| TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED |
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| WALKING |
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| WALKING is one of the best ways to increase your activity level. Start slowly by walking five minutes more each day. Build up to 30 minutes 5 days a week. |
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| MORE VEGGIES |
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| EAT MORE VEGETABLES, fruits, and whole grains. Buy at least one different fruit or vegetable every time you shop. |
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| ACTIVITY |
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| PICK AN ACTIVITY that you enjoy that will keep you moving. Dance to the beat of your favorite music or try playing soccer, bike riding, or swimming. |
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| FOOD LABELS |
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| READ FOOD LABELS. Choose foods with less fat, calories, and salt. Cut down on fried foods. |
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| PHYSICAL |
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| GET MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Get off the bus one stop early or park the car farther away from the entrance to stores, movie theaters, or your work place. |
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| PORTIONS |
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| EAT SMALLER PORTIONS. Eat the foods you enjoy, but limit the serving sizes! |
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| SNACKS |
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| CHOOSE HEALTHY SNACKS. Eat fruits, veggies, or nuts instead of chips. Drink plenty of water. |
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| COOK AHEAD |
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| COOK AHEAD and freeze food portions. This will help you have healthy and easy meals ready on days when you are too busy to cook. |
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| TAKE CHARGE |
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| TAKE CHARGE of your meals and plan them in advance. Plan what to eat and stick to your plan. |
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