Weight control strategies

• Your lunch may not be powerful enough to last through your busy day. A lunch containing protein and fiber will satisfy hunger longer.
• To boost protein and fiber, add lean meat, poultry, tuna or other seafood, nuts or beans to a salad.
• Don’t automatically reach for food when you start to feel tired in the afternoon. Take a quick walk or do some stretches.
• If you feel hungry during the day, have a healthy snack like nuts, yogurt, or carrot sticks. Keep healthy snacks within easy reach.
• Drink 64 ounces (two liters or 8 glasses) of water each day. Dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue and constipation.
• Many reduced fat foods still have a lot of calories, often as much as regular snacks because more sugar is added for flavor. Read the label!
• Low carbohydrate foods can be high in fat and cholesterol. Read the label before you buy or make your own low carb meals at home to save money.