The Fitness Magazine: Weekend Eating: 6 Ways to Control Food Triggers

Friday, September 6, 2019

Weekend Eating: 6 Ways to Control Food Triggers

"Set small, realistic exercise goals. For example, work to increase your exercise by five or 10 minutes. At the end of the week, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment." — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P.

Overcome Obstacles

6 strategies to help control eating triggers

Do you eat more when you're around certain people? Do social outings lead to nonstop nibbling? Certain activities, times of day or emotions can lead to overeating — especially over the weekend. But you don't want to undo all the hard work you put in during the week, do you? Read on to identify what triggers your unwanted eating habits and the strategies you can use to overcome them.

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Move More
3 fitness tips to beat boredom
Stuck in an exercise rut? Even the most devoted exerciser can get tired of the same old routine. Changing it up and seeking new challenges from time to time can keep you motivated. These tips will get you excited to lace up your sneakers!

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Today's Fitness Tip
Physical activity vs. exercise
Physical activity is any movement you do that burns calories — from gardening or walking to stretching during a work break. Exercise is a planned, repetitive form of physical activity that improves fitness — such as swimming laps, bicycling, brisk walking and lifting weights. Remember, exercise doesn't have to be all or nothing — any movement throughout your day helps you get closer to your goals!