The key to a long healthy life

1. Decision/Commitment/Plan Decide to lose weight. Commit to losing it, whatever it takes. Plan a way to lose it; you need a map to get where you want to go. 2. Lifestyle, Not Diet A diet has a beginning and an end, which is why most people gain weight back. Change to your lifestyle is permanent. 3. Spirituality Strength and self-control come from God. Willpower alone is often not enough. Forgive people. 4. Stress Management Rest and quiet time. Play. Clean diet; avoid nutrient deficiencies. Physical fitness. Reduce or eliminate negatives where possible. 5. Regular Exercise Relieve stress. Increase sense of well-being. Increase metabolism. Burn fat and calories. Tone muscles; improve shape. Clean blood of toxins. Improve sleep. 6. Expend More Energy (burn more calories) Than Is Being Taken In (eaten) Reduce consumption of calories, fat, sugar, and salt. Increase activity to burn more energy. 7. Good Nutrition Healthy bodies function better. Prevent sickness and disease. Feel great, have high levels of energy. Wise food choices do not make fat bodies.