Health O Meter BFM950 - Manual (Page 11)

Your Healthy LIfestyle
Health and fitness isn’t just about counting calories or cutting fat.
Getting in great shape and staying fit means eating right, exercising
regularly, and monitoring your weight and body fat together.
Eat Smart!
Never say “diet!” Did you know you can actually get “fatter” by los-
ing weight too quickly on crash diets? Why? Because radically
reducing your calorie intake makes you lose muscle not fat.
Instead think “smart choices.” Set realistic goals and reduce the
total number of calories you eat or drink, regardless of where they
come from (protein, carbohydrates, etc). Remember, your body
stores the calories you don’t use throughout the day as fat.
Helpful Eating Tips:
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Make sure no more than 30’% of your daily calories come
from fat, with no more than 10% saturated fat.
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Never skip meals! Instead, eat sensible portions at every meal
and use small, low calories snacks between meals to help
control hunger.
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Learn to read food labels and follow recommended serving
sizes.
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Balance your calorie intake with your activity level. Eat less on
low activity days than you do on days where you enjoy rigorous
exercise.
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Follow the USDA’s Food Pyramid as your guide to a healthy,
balanced eating plan.