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7. "Skip soda and alcohol." This is no myth. Good eating
habits go hand in hand with good drinking habits. Water, milk
and juice will always be the best beverage choices for active
bodies. Drink often, and not only when you feel thirsty. By
the time you begin to feel thirst, your body is already close to
running on empty.
Good eating habits begin with a solid understanding of proper
diet. When you change what you eat, you'll be taking an
important step toward improving your overall wellness. Fuel
up and keep your motor running for optimum performance
today, and down the road. How t o st art changing t he way you
eat
Sometimes it?s hard to change habits. But making a change
step by step can help.
1.
Choose one small change you?d like to make.
2.
Make your idea as specific and realistic as possible. For
example, instead of saying, ?I will eat more high-fiber food,?
say, ?I will have an orange three days a week for breakfast.?
3.
Decide on when you will make this change, choosing a
short period of time. For example, set a goal for this week.
4. Write
down your plan, using the guide from a
nutritionist.
5. When
your idea has become a regular habit, choose
something new to try