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Losing Weight
Helping a Loved One, Helping a Loved One, Helping a Loved One, Helping a Loved One, Helping a Loved One, Helping a Loved One
3/29/2013 4:46:44 PM
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Watch Your Weight
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Take Steps to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
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<p>Talking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Use these tips to get the conversation started.</p><h2>Begin by saying, “I care about you.”</h2><p>“You are important to me, and I want you around for a long time.”</p><p>“I want you to have more energy and not worry about your health. That’s why I want to help you reach a healthy weight.”</p><h2>Share what has worked for others.</h2><p>If you know friends, family members, or co-workers who have lost weight by eating healthy and getting active, share some of their tips. Here are some ideas:</p><ul><li>Try losing weight slowly, about 1 to 2 pounds each week.</li><li>Eat smaller portions.</li><li>Keep a food diary. Every day, write down what and how much you eat.</li><li>Eat a healthy breakfast.</li><li>Drink water instead of sugary drinks like soda or juice.</li><li>Be active your way. Find activities you like and do them often.</li><li>Do something active every day – take the stairs, go for a walk at lunch, or enjoy a family bike ride.</li><li>Join a walking club or support group to keep you motivated.</li></ul><h2>Do more than talk.</h2><p>“How can I help you lose weight?”</p><p>“What can we do together to get healthy?”</p><p>Here are some ideas:</p><ul><li>Go food shopping together. Compare food labels to make healthy choices.</li><li>If you go out to eat, split a meal or save half to take home.</li><li>Go for a walk every evening or take an exercise class together.</li><li>Celebrate your loved one’s weight loss, but don’t use food as a reward.</li></ul>
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