Set Goals
Many Americans gain between 1 and 5 pounds each holiday
season. While it might not sound like much, most people never manage to lose
those extra pounds.
With balance and moderation, you can enjoy the holidays the
healthy way! Choose fresh fruit as a festive and sweet substitute for candy.
Limit fats, salt, and sugary foods. Find fun ways to stay active, such as
dancing to your favorite holiday music. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week.
Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.
Want more help? The Florida Department of Health is teaming
up with North Carolina State University to offer the Maintain, Don't Gain!
Holiday Challenge. Rather than focusing on trying to lose weight, this FREE
seven-week challenge provides participants with tips, tricks, and ideas to help
maintain your weight throughout the holiday season.
The Holiday Challenge includes seven weekly newsletters
delivered to your inbox with tips to:
• Host a
healthier Thanksgiving
• Manage
holiday stress
• Fit
physical activity into your busy day
• Survive a
holiday party
The newsletter also includes:
• Daily
Tips
• Mid-week
Challenges
• Healthy
holiday recipes
• Motivation
and support from other participants
Make it your goal this November to register for the
Maintain, Don't Gain! Holiday Challenge.
The Challenge runs from November 16- December 31.
Enjoy in-season bell peppers and squash in this Fresh from
Florida Char-Grilled Florida Mahi-Mahi with Vegetables recipe. Florida bell
peppers are a great way to get Vitamin C in your diet!
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* It is recommended you consult a health care professional
before beginning a diet or exercise program.
Other Healthiest Weight Florida activities to share:
• Fall into
Healthy Habits
Fall is a great time of year to enjoy the outdoors with
friends and family. Being outside encourages active lifestyles by decreasing
time spent in front of a television or computer screen1. Spending time outside
also has mental health benefits such as stress reduction and mood elevation2. http://www.healthiestweightflorida.com/activities/fall.html
• Small
Steps to Living Healthy
Finding success in healthy weight isn’t always easy, but it
helps to take small steps. Small Steps to Living Healthy is an email-based
program that allows Floridians to sign up for weekly tips and tricks delivered
directly to their inbox. These are ideas to help you reach or maintain your
healthiest weight.
http://www.healthiestweightflorida.com/activities/living-healthy.html
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