The Millstone Times February 2020

♥ HEALTH  &

 WELLNESS

CONVERSATION STARTER: How to talk to a loved one about losing weight By Joely Phe es Talking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Use these tips to get the conversation started. Begin by saying, “I care about you.” “You are important to me, and I want you to be around for a long time.” “I want you to have more energy and not worry about your health. That’s why I want to help you reach a healthy weight.” Talk about and share what has worked for others with your loved one. Here are some ideas you can reccomend for losing weight in a healthy way: • Try losing weight slowly, about 1 to 2 pounds each week. • Eat smaller portions. • Start a food diary to keep track of what and how much you eat. • Eat a healthy breakfast every day. • Drink water instead of sugary drinks like soda or juice. • Be active your way. Find activities you like and do them often. • Do something active every day – take the stairs, go for a walk at lunch, or enjoy a family bike ride. • Join a walking club or support group to keep you motivated. • If you have friends, family members, or co-workers who have lost weight by eating healthy and getting active, share what worked for them. • Do more than talk. “How can I help you lose weight?” “What can we do together to get healthy?” Here are some ideas: • Go food shopping together. Compare food labels to make healthy choices. • If you go out to eat, split a meal or save half to take home. • Go for a walk every evening or take an exercise class together. • Celebrate your loved one’s weight loss, but don’t use food as a reward. For more information on healthy weight loss, visit: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ health and talk to your medical provider.

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• Post‐orthopedic surgery • Fibromyalgia • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Nerve Damage • Phase 2/3 Pulmonary Rehab

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• Knee, foot, and ankle pain • Carp l Tunnel Syndrome • Joint/Muscle/Tendon Injuries • Fracture and Dislocation

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How to Love The Job That You Have By Mia Ingui

A common goal among most adults is to land a job that you love to do while making a decent living. Whether you attended college or jumped straight into the job market, it is possible to love the job that you have, even if the job is not ideal. Here are ways to love where you are working. 1. Focus on what you like about your work! This will give you the strength to tackle the tough parts. Consider things like your coworkers that you get along with, stimulating assignments you receive, etc. 2. Make a change — even if it's a small one. Boredom is often at the root of unhappinessatwork,so take a step toward modifying what’s get- ting you down. 3. De-clutter your office. De-cluttering is liberating and empowering, and can bring you a new perspective. 4. Volunteer yourself! Commit to new responsibilities. You may get a feeling of progress, and you will refresh your focus. Say, “yes” to new assignments! 5. Find your joy in unexpected places. Laugh more, talk to your co- workers, and try adopting hobbies outside of work to find joy.

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