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FROM: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I’m Ira Dreyfuss.
Last revised: November 27, 2012From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.
During the holidays, the fun goes on and the limits go off – which can explain why the weight goes up. The rest of the year, we don’t usually eat and drink so much, and spend quite so much time partying and shopping, which can eat into time for exercising.
But the director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Dr. Griffin Rodgers, says bringing balance back into your life can help to continue the fun while preventing at least some of the weight. It just takes some planning:
"Don’t let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overindulgence only adds to your stress and guilt. Continue to get plenty of sleep and physical activity. And if you do overindulge in eating too much, don’t be too hard on yourself. Get back on track at the next meal."
Healthy Eating Tips
Starting Points
Your food and physical activity choices each day affect your health — how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.
These tips and ideas are a starting point. You will find a wealth of suggestions here that can help you get started toward a healthy diet. Choose a change that you can make today, and move toward a healthier you.
Vary your veggies
Focus on fruit
Get your calcium-rich foods
Go lean with protein