Make a Fresh Start

Happy New Year!

The following is taken from my 2008 Women's Monthly Planner for January 2008. It's from last year, but still good info and I will change the date related info for this new year. The planner is published by The Positive Line.

Plan for a great 2009 in every way. Have your agenda include good nutrition, physical activity, ample sleep and relaxation, and recommended health tests and screenings. If you use tobacco, this is your year to quit for good. You may find that setting specific goals and rewarding yourself when you reach them keeps you motivated. Remember that even small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

Food Pyramid

The food pyramid was created to help us make healthy food choices. Check out this website for tons of useful info on topics such as: Steps to a Healthier Weight, Dietary Guidelines, Pregnancy and Breastfeeeding and much more. You can even create your own individualized Pyramid plan by entering your age, sex, height, weight and physical activity information. A great resource that helps you plan your food intake based on your activity levels.

There is also information for kids (ages 6-11) along with activities, worksheets and games to help them learn to make healthy choices now during their formative years. Check out this valuable resource.