Just for Women:
A New Year, a New You
The prospect of making New Year's resolutions can be daunting. You may know from past experiences how difficult it is to keep them. However, for many women, planning exactly how they'll put resolutions into action improves their odds for success. Try the following tips for some common resolutions to help you stay motivated all year long.
Dropping Pounds, Permanently
A low-carb, high-protein diet may be the most effective one for women's initial weight-loss efforts. However, just about any diet can help you lose weight. It's keeping off those pounds that poses the challenge. One study concluded that weighing themselves daily helped adults maintain weight loss. Four out of five study participants were women.Practicing Prevention
During your annual checkup, talk with your primary care physician about preventive measures that can help you stay healthy. These include pelvic exams, cholesterol screenings and mammograms. Having a yearly checkup also can help cement your doctor-patient relationship.Keeping in Motion
It's easy to keep that resolution to exercise when everything else in your life goes according to plan. But how can you stay active when your child is sick, when it rains or when you go on vacation? Planning for such interruptions can help you stay focused and motivated during these times. For example, if the weather is bad, try a workout video, join a sports league or get a head start on some strenuous spring cleaning, like window washing. While you are on vacation, try to stay at a hotel with a pool or fitness center.Staying Smoke-Free
Quitting smoking cuts your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke and infertility. Be sure to prepare for the most common withdrawal symptoms, which include irritability and restlessness. Feeling restless can linger until you find a replacement behavior. How about exercise? This quitting aid can brighten your mood and combat any resulting weight gain.Looking for a primary care physician? For a FREE physician referral, please call 1-800-851-9780.
