Cut Fat

Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool,

Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats,

 it's a stress buster. Think 'move' in small increments of time.
It doesn't have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kickboxing. But that's great when you're up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it!

mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts.
Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and  mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one!

Quit Smoking 

Reduce Stress

he jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we've seen a surge in smoking in

Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e., Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read

adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence?
It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or 'tough guy' stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…. the next one.

a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie.
Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds….then float on them. 

Dental  Tips

Healthy Body & Healthy Weight

Use small circular brushing motions. Carefully tease floss back and forth between teeth. Don't forget the back side of your last tooth! Most people benefit from 6 month checkups and cleanings. Avoid soda except for occasional

Proper Food Intake - a well balanced nutritional program of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. Your body needs all three types of nutrients to function properly & stay healthy!  Exercise - both Cardiovascular and  Weight Training .

consumption with meals only. Don't sip soda as a snack: Prolonged sugar exposure is
the most damaging. Avoid hard candy, gum, cough drops and lollypops unless sugarless .Use rotary toothbrush only once per day.

Proper Supplementation - Vitamins and Minerals. Systematic Application of the Above - if you
have the proper balance of all three, you will be able to achieve both your health and weight management goals.