Getting healthy and losing weight does not have to be a chore. In fact, a few simple changes to your routine can make an enormous difference. Search this list for something you think you can start today and make it a habit. When you make just one change and commit to it, you will feel better and see changes in your health. Imagine what could happen if you make a few changes!
What will you try?
If you...Use the elevator or escalator
Try this... Take the stairs for 2 minutes
How often? Everyday
If you make these changes, you can lose TWO pounds in a year
If you...Use a tablespoon of mayonnaise on your sandwich
Try this... Use mustard
How often? 3 days a week
If you make these changes, you can lose FOUR pounds in a year
If you...Eat a large order of French fries
Try this...Eat a small order of French fries
How often? Once a week
If you make these changes, you can lose FIVE pounds in a year
If you...Sit on the couch and watch TV
Try this...Vacuum, dust or do other housework while watching TV
How often? 1/2 hour a day
If you make these changes, you can lose FIVE pounds in a year
If you...Drink an 8 oz (small) glass of whole milk
Try this...Drink an 8 oz (small) glass of non-fat milk
How often? Once a day
If you make these changes, you can lose SIX pounds in a year
If you...Have 2 drinks sitting at the bar for 1 hour
Try this...Order 1 drink and dance for 1 hour
How often? One day a week
If you make these changes, you can lose SIX pounds in a year
If you...Drive, take a taxi, bus or subway
Try this...Walk fast for 20 minutes
How often? Everyday
If you make these changes, you can lose SEVEN pounds in a year
If you...Eat a 2 oz chocolate bar (size of 1 Snickers bar or about 4 regular sized Reeses Peanut butter Cups)
Try this...Have a piece of fruit
How often? Two days a week
If you make these changes, you can lose SEVEN pounds in a year
If you...Drink a 16 oz (medium) latte with whole milk
Try this...Drink a 16 oz (medium) latte with non-fat milk
How often? Everyday
If you make these changes, you can lose TEN pounds in a year
If you...Eat a 3-egg cheese omelet with bacon, toast and hash browns
Try this...Have a bowl of cereal with non-fat milk for breakfast
How often? One day a week
If you make these changes, you can lose ELEVEN pounds in a year
If you...Eat a pint of ice cream every week
Try this...Eat a half-pint of sorbet
How often? Every week
If you make these changes, you can lose TWELVE pounds in a year
If you...Drink a can of regular soda
Try this...Have a glass of water
How often? Once a day
If you make these changes, you can lose FIFTEEN pounds in a year
Source: "How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off" New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Health Bulletin #51, Volume 6, Number 5