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SUMMER FUN
Lose Those Now that
vaccines
are here
and life is
resuming
some
semblance
of normalcy,
it’s time to
get your
weight back
on track.
PANDEMIC POUNDS
IF YOU’RE LIKE most people in the country, sure you’re including a well-balanced plate shot through the roof this year, but the
you’ve probably gained a few extra pounds to get adequate fat, fiber and protein to help expensive options aren’t for everyone.
during the pandemic. Start taking steps now decrease hunger after meals.” Still, if you own a bike, you can buy a
to begin your weight loss journey. device to inexpensively turn it into a
Tracking everything you eat with an stationary bike for when it’s too hot or
“Making healthy dietary changes is a app or food diary is also a good way to rainy to bike outside.
great way to start losing weight,” says know how much you’re eating and when
Millie Smith, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, Clinical you’re eating it. And it’s okay to splurge If watching online exercise videos isn’t
Nutrition Manager at The Medical Center, on an unhealthy snack or favorite meal on for you, try going back to the basics with
Navicent Health. occasion—just watch the portion size. simple routines you might have learned
in gym class. The American Council on
WHAT (AND HOW) TO EAT “Try to measure out portions instead of Exercise suggests a workout with a mix of
eating directly from the bag,” Smith says. pushups, crunches, planks, squat jumps
Filling your fridge and pantry with whole “I also often pair snack foods like chips and lunges.
grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and or crackers with a protein like cheese or
fresh fruits and vegetables is a good way peanut butter for a more filling option.” And don’t forget to stretch before a
to start making changes. Bypass processed workout, especially if you’ve been inactive
foods and those high in sugar or saturated MOVE YOUR BODY for a while.
and trans fats. If you’re constantly
snacking while working from home, Exercise combined with healthy eating can IF YOU’RE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR
substitute things like carrot sticks or nuts help you lose more weight, faster. It’s also a PANDEMIC WEIGHT GAIN, OUR
for the chips and crackers. great mood enhancer. If you aren’t yet ready SPECIALISTS CAN HELP. SCHEDULE
to return to the gym, taking daily walks or AN APPOINTMENT WITH AN ATRIUM
“I would encourage you to continue to runs around your neighborhood or at a local HEALTH NAVICENT DIETITIAN BY
have defined meal times, despite working park is a free and easy way to get moving. CALLING 478-633-5212.
from home,” Smith says. “And at meals, be
At-home exercise equipment sales have
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