Benefits of Losing Weight

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Benefits of Losing Weight

• Produced by
• Chris Shoemake
• 10th-12th Grade

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Ways to lose Weight

• Set Realistic Goals
• Choosing An Activity
• Stay With The Program
• Finding Time

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When do most people want to start losing weight?

• Beginning of the year or late spring

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Which lifestyle are you living right now?
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Benefits of being Active

• Reduce Health Risks

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Benefits of being Active

• Improve your breathing

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Benefits of being Active

• Help you sleep better at night

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Benefits of being Active

• Reduce your blood pressure

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What should be my realistic goals?

• Exercising at least 20 minutes a day, 3 days a
  week.

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What should be my realistic goals?

• Eating the proper nutrients to help you lose or
  maintain weight.

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What should be my realistic goals?

• Drink plenty of water.

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Types of Activities to help you stay in better
shape
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Swimming
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Cycling
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In-line Skating
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Running
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Eating Right

• Eat foods like fruits and vegetables, dairy
  products, cereal and grains, etc.

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Eating Right Part 2

1. Try to eat your main meal early. This way, you
   will have lots of energy to carry you through the
   day.

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Eating Right Part 3

• Try eating six small meals a day instead of three
  large ones. This will keep you from filling up
  your stomach and causing shortness of breath.

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Eating Right Part 4

• Limit your intake of caffeinated drinks.

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Eating Right Part 5

1. Choose foods that are easy to prepare.
2. Don't waste all of your energy preparing a meal.
3. Try to rest before eating so that you can enjoy
   your meal.

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How do I find time during my busy schedule?

• During your break at work

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How do I find time during my busy schedule?

• After school activities/events

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How do I find time during my busy schedule?

• At Home

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Things that people do to avoid staying in shape
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Watching TV
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Surf the Web
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Playing Video Games
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How do I stay with a program?

• Commitment
• Desire to be in better shape
• Having a better and active lifestyle

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Credit Slide

• http//www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/losing-w
  eight.asp
• Clip Art from Microsoft PowerPoint
• http//www.weight.com
• http//www.weightloss.com