Fitness and health tips

*Walk or ride your bike to work.
*Try not to eat food portions that are larger than your fist.
*Join an exercise group of neighbors, friends or just others in your community
*Increase the fiber in your diet.
*Throw out any milk other than fat-free (unless you have small kids who still need *the higher fat milk)
*Do resistance training while you watch television.
*Implement an after-dinner walk with your family.
*Avoid eating lat at night.
*Instead of frying try grilling, steaming or baking
*Avoid all-you-can eat buffets
*Pass on the second (and third) helpings
*Start each meal with a salad or plate of steamed vegetables
*Replace sugars with Splenda
*Replace oils in baking with applesauce
*Do not skip meals
*Wash your own car
*Take breaks at work for walking or doing a few strength exercises
*Drink water instead of carbonated beverages
*Avoid caffeine
*Don't go to the grocery store hungry
*Keep a pair of athletic shoes in your car so you can always be ready for a walk
*Try new and different physical activities
*Eat fruit for your dessert
*When eating out, share your meal -- there's usually enough servings for two
*Purchase only 100 percent fruit juices instead of those with mostly sugar
*Keep your foods from being bland with spices and seasonings
*Don't skip breakfast
*When eating out, ask for salad dressing on the side
*Avoid unnecessary condiments
*Eat brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread