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2017 Wellness Expo
Lincoln Daily News Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Page 9
yard work clothing on top of the TV
remote.
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Make it easier to be healthy and active
than it is to be inactive.
7. Start small.
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Long, intense workout sessions and
highly restrictive diets are not only
unnecessary to improve our health and
weight, but may also make us more
likely to cheat or give up. Begin with 10
minutes of moderate exercise and try to
build up to 30 minutes most days of the
week.
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Count calories, but introduce healthier
foods into your diet while reducing
and eliminating less healthy choices
gradually.
8. Reduce inactive time.
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Inactivity contributes to increased
weight and increases the risk of high
blood pressure, coronary artery disease,
and diabetes.
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Nielsen reports that the average
American spends 11 hours per day on
gadgets and over 34 hours per week
watching television.
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Choose active pursuits like
cleaning, yard work, or exercise before
electronics.
9. Strength training can help weight
loss.
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Engaging in strength
training for as little as
20 minutes 2 days a
week can increase the
muscle mass in our
bodies which, in turn,
can increase the number
of calories we use each
day.
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Increasing strength
also makes our daily
activities easier.
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Other benefits of
strength training include
improved bone density,
improved balance, reduced pain due to
arthritis, and reduced back pain.
10. Make activity a priority.
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Plan time to exercise.
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Plan time to be active.
While many of us know the steps to
take to a healthier life, we may have
difficulty finding the motivation or
may be unsure of exactly what to
do. Memorial’s Weight Loss and
Wellness Center, which features a
multidisciplinary approach to weight
loss, can help. The physician-led team
includes medical, surgical, lifestyle,
physical and nutritional specialists and
develops an individualized weight loss
strategy for every patient.