Healthy Eating Every Day

by Carpenter, Ruth Ann; Finley, Carrie E.

• ISBN13: 9780736051866
• ISBN10: 0736051864
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2005-01-25
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Improve your health and the quality of your life through balanced eating! >Healthy Eating Every Day> is a unique, self-paced plan that teaches you how to improve your eating habits in ways that fit your lifestyle.This practical, research-based strategy addresses the root causes of unhealthy eating, and gives you the tools to succeed in eating better. In >Healthy Eating Every Day>, you'll discover how to choose the right balance of the right foods for optimal health, set realistic goals and rewards, and cope with triggers for unhealthy eating. You'll also learn other helpful tips:--Keep healthy eating in mind while shopping for food-Eat well when dining out or away from home-Make sense of nutrition information and diet product claimsPlus, >Healthy Eating Every Day> contains checklists, charts, and other features that will help you personalize the program and keep it fun all the way through.This book is also used in the >Healthy Eating Every Day> course, which was developed in partnership with The Cooper Institute. The >Healthy Eating Every Day> course is available at several places around the world as well as online. To learn more, locate a course in your area, or register for the online program, visit www.ActiveLiving.info.Fad diets offer only short-term results that often do more harm than good. >Healthy Eating Every Day> is a sensible, step-by-step lifetime plan that works!

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	xiii
Healthy Eating: A Balancing Act	1	(18)
Taking Stock	19	(16)
Setting Goals and Rewarding Yourself	35	(14)
Identifying Barriers and Benefits	49	(10)
Tackling Triggers	59	(8)
Eating Out	67	(14)
Talking to Yourself	81	(10)
Healthy Shopping Strategies	91	(14)
Recruiting Support	105	(8)
Looking Back, Looking Forward	113	(14)
Getting Back on Track	127	(8)
Cooking Up a Healthy Diet	135	(10)
Dietary Supplements and Fad Diets	145	(10)
Balancing Calories with Physical Activity	155	(8)
Controlling Weight	163	(12)
Managing Time and Stress	175	(12)
Staying Motivated	187	(8)
Eating in a Changing World	195	(12)
Planning Ahead	207	(8)
Celebrating Success	215	(10)
Appendix A Heed Assessment Log	225	(2)
Appendix B Daily Food Log	227	(2)
Appendix C Tips for Achieving Your Heed Goals	229	(5)
Appendix D Heed Goals Assessment	234	(5)
References	239	(4)
Index	243	(6)
About the Authors	249