Stay Motivated to Move With This Walking Plan!

December 18, 2014 Stay Devoted to Your Weight-Loss Goals! Are you struggling to make healthy choices right now? It's not too late to turn things around and get back on track. Stay committed to healthy habits all year long with the expert advice and support you need from The Mayo Clinic Diet online. Sign up today! "When making changes, try not to make several at once. Choose small, reachable goals at first to establish the pattern or habit. Set a goal that's specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-limited. Setting a time limit is important as it gives you an endpoint at which you can evaluate the results."                      — Peggy Moreland, R.N. Move More Walk for weight loss: Try these tips Endless errands and obligations are most likely making it harder to find time to lace up your sneakers right now. While missing a workout here and there is no big deal, it's important to stay active during busy times. Why? Exercise keeps you energized and committed to your long-term goals. So whether you're outside or on the treadmill, use these tips and this 10-week plan to walk your way to weight loss. Follow this walking schedule » Healthy Eating 6 healthy on-the-go snacking tips Eating well on the go is completely doable if you plan in advance and have strategies in place that will help you make good choices. Read on to learn how healthy snacks can complement your weight-loss plan and satisfy your hunger. Try these healthy snack ideas » Today's Fitness Tip 4 ways to be more active at home Get off the couch and fit more physical activity into your home life with these tips: 1. Wake up 30 minutes early and use the extra time to do a workout DVD or strength exercises (planks, squats, dips), or take a brisk walk through your neighborhood. 2. Make household chores count. Mop the floor or scrub the bathtub at a pace that gets your heart beating faster. 3. Be active while watching TV. Use hand weights or do stretches during your favorite show. 4. Involve the whole family. Play outside. Ride bikes. Have fun! ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Thursday December 18, 2014. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2014 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy