April 4, 2013
Week 11: Social Support
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Week 9: What to do if you get off track
March 22, 2013
Week 9: What to do if you get off track
Click here to download PDF What to do if you get off track There may be times when you don't follow your plans for healthy eating or being active. These are known as slips. Slips are normal and to be…
March 15, 2013
Week 8: Strength Training
Click here to download as a PDF Strength Training By this time, you should be performing moderate-vigorous physical activities about 175 minutes per week. Let’s review the physical activity goals: Try to be active on most days of the week…
Week 7: Healthy eating and calories
March 8, 2013
Week 7: Healthy eating and calories
Click here to download as PDF Healthy Eating and Calories Eating fewer calories (and less fat) is important to losing weight and overall healthy eating. Other tips on staying on track include: Eat a regular pattern of meals - This…
Week 6: Becoming More Physically Active, Part 2
March 1, 2013
Week 6: Becoming More Physically Active, Part 2
Click here to download as PDF Becoming More Physically Active, Part 2 Research shows that being active will: Help you lose weight and keep it off Lower your blood sugar Help you feel better Make you more physically fit Make…
School Farm Provides Fertile Soil to Grow Healthy Kids
February 25, 2013
School Farm Provides Fertile Soil to Grow Healthy Kids
Appeared in Brownsville Herald and Valley Morning Star February 24, 2012 By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett If you’d like to know—really know what kids are eating for lunch in school, I encourage you to visit a school cafeteria. It is eye-opening.…
Week 5: Becoming More Physically Active
February 22, 2013
Week 5: Becoming More Physically Active
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Week 4: Keeping Track of Calories and Fat and Counting Calories
February 15, 2013
Week 4: Keeping Track of Calories and Fat and Counting Calories
Click here to download PDF Keeping Track of Calories and Fat and Counting Calories Once you have identified and set your goals, it is important to keep track of calories, fat and your weight. Write down everything you eat and drink.Write down…
February 8, 2013
Week 3: More on Goal Setting
Check out the new video! Click to download pdf Week 3: More on Goal Setting It is important to set realistic goals of the amount of weight you would like to lose as well as being physically active. When we…
February 1, 2013
Week 2: Goal Setting
Click to download pdf Week 2: Goal Setting It is important to set realistic goals of the amount of weight you would like to lose as well as being physically active. When we set goals that are not realistic, then…
Week 1: Overcoming Barriers to Weight Loss
January 17, 2013
Week 1: Overcoming Barriers to Weight Loss
Click here to download this page as a PDF. Before beginning a weight loss program, it is important to identify some barriers that can prevent you from staying active and eating fewer calories. This will assist you in planning ahead…