Healthy Info of the Week
Avoid Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking
Are you worried about gaining weight when you quit smoking?
You are not alone. Many people fret the downfall of quitting one habit and starting another. However there are ways you can beat the bulge and kick the smoking habit all in one shot! Keeping healthy habits are a great way to start your smoke free ways off right. There is no need to end one bad habit and start eating unhealthy.
Helping Someone Quit Smoking
Do you have a family member or friend struggling to quit smoking? Or maybe you need some support from your family to help you quit smoking?
Just a little extra help from the one's you love could truly be what you have needed all along to quit smoking. A guideline on how you can help your family member quit smoking maybe the ticket you have always needed.
No one wants to be told what to do but with these guidelines and helpful hints you maybe able to subtly tell your family member or friend how to quit smoking.
Six Things You Should Never Do to Lose Weight
Are you looking to lose weight? The hardest part about losing weight is doing it the right way! A recent article offered some advice on the top six things people do to lose weight the wrong way and why they gain it back so quickly.
Be sure to click here for the link to find out what you may be doing wrong and how you can fix your "bad" weight loss habits!
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Call 941-255-3535 for more information about the Moto-Weightion Program!
New Cigarette Packaging
Did you hear the latest news on cigarette packaging? The FDA is unveiling new Cigarette Health Warnings on all cigarette packaging. The graphic images are designed to make people think twice before lighting up a cigarette.
They are predicting this new "marketing tool" will change the culture of smoking in our country by placing a larger emphasis on the dangers of smoking. The campaign will kick off in September 2012 with a major shift in warning labels.
New USDA Food Guidelines
7/22/2011
Welcome to our new column where each week we will feature a tip about living a healthy lifestyle, a new study, or an interesting fact that may inspire you to become a "healthier you."
Did you know?
Did you know that the USDA has removed the food pyramid from its food guidelines?
On June 2 the USDA introduced the new MyPlate. Say goodbye to the old pyramid and hello the MyPlate that breaks down what portions of your plate should be dedicated to each food group.