- Make sure to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables - at least 5 a day! Eat your vegetables at dinner time.*10
- Try to listen to your body signals - eat when you're hungry; stop eating when you're full.*10
- Sleep when you're tired, exercise when you lack energy.*10
- Breathe deeply when you're stressed and get involved in fun activities if you're bored.*10
- Be a fat finder - choose foods by reading labels and choosing the lower fat choice.*10
- You can eat four apples for the number of calories in a fast food apple pie.*10
- You can have five cups of unbuttered popcorn for the same calories as in one serving of potato chips. (15 chips)*10
- Try not to mix eating with other activities, especially watching TV - Often you wind up eating more without even being conscious of it.*10
- If you have to snack while watching TV, chew on lower-fat stuff like plain popcorn, pretzels, fruit salad or fresh veggies with a yogurt dip.*10
- Don't say never - especially to your favorite foods. Just enjoy them a little at a time. The minute you deny yourself of something you want to eat, you end up spending more time and energy thinking about wanting it.*10
- Don't say never - especially to your favorite foods, otherwise when you finally give into temptation and do go for it, you often end up eating more than you would have if you had just enjoyed a little of it in the first place.*10
- Moderation is always the best way to go when it comes to enjoying your favorite foods.*10
- Have a great time moving your body. Being active - whether in sports, dancing in your room, or taking a brisk walk - is the best way to feel good, look good, and give your body what it needs. Exercise is also a great stress reducer.*10
- Try to appreciate your body for all that it does for you...and discover your own unique beauty, inside and out!*10
- To maintain body weight in a healthy range, balance calories from foods and beverages with calories expended.*11
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