HEALTHY WEIGHTS
Exercise
does help to tone up the body so that it is firmer and tighter
feeling (and looking!). Combining exercise with what you
eat can really make the difference between having too much
stored body fat or just the right amount. So lets see how
fit your foodstyle actually is! Track your eating habits
for at least 3 days (2 week days and 1 weekend day). Measure
exactly how much of what types of foods you are eating and
drinking. Then compare that to Canada's food guide to determine
the numbers of servings you have from each food group.
Some
questions to ask yourself are:
1. Did I eat a minimum of 5 grain products, 5 vegetables
and fruits, 4 milk products, 2 meats and alternatives, 8
cups of non alcohol and non-caffeine containing fluids (milk,
juice, soup, water, or other beverages)?
2.
Did I eat a variety of foods from within each of the food
groups?
3.
Did I include some high fiber choices such as whole wheat
breads and cereals, legumes, fruits and vegetables?
4.
Did I choose whole grain or enriched breads and cereals?
5.
Did I choose lower fat foods more often? For example 1%
milk fat or lower fluid milk, yogurt or cottage cheese?
6.
Did I try to decrease the total fat eaten?
7.
Did I use higher fat, higher salt or higher sugar snack
foods in moderation?
8.
Did I make sure to drink water throughout my exercise workout?
9.
Did I enjoy me meals?!
GOAL
is to get as many YES answers as possible - this ensures
that your foodstyle is fit!
