8 Habits 3 Steps

8 Habits to Health Weekly Points Tracker (Scroll Down for New Posts)

Welcome to a nutrition blog that can be used by those wanting to eat healthier and/or lose weight.  As a Registered Dietitian, certified personal trainer, elementary teacher, and digital artist, I will be using my Photoshop skills to create images to convey the basic principles of nutrition on which most experts agree - sorry, you will not find any "miracle" weight-loss tips here.  Each image will address one of the eight habits.  To ensure that my information is evidence-based, most come directly from the Harvard University School of Public Health and the Mayo Clinic.  Click on the above image to enlarge, print, and then use it to track your weekly progress.  Aim to get 5 out of 7 points for each habit or 40 total points per week - which means you don't have to be perfect.  Also click "Join this site" on the right to post comments.  For further information (ex. find out about my walking group) email nperezrd@gmail.com. Good luck!  

Sitting the New Smoking (click on image to enlarge)

For more information on the health risks of too much sitting check out ...

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/expert-answers/sitting/faq-20058005

Pop Tarts for Breakfast? (click on image to enlarge)

For more information on choosing healthy breakfast options go to ...

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119

Sleep and Weight Gain (click image to enlarge)

Read more about the connection between sleep and weight gain at ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep-and-weight-gain/AN02178

Garlic & Herb Dip (click on image to enlarge and print)

To get more vegetables recipes check out ...

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/recipes/vegetable-recipes/rcs-20077255

Slow Down (click on image to enlarge and print)

Click on the following to learn more about tips to eat more slowly ...

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/portion-control/bgp-20056154

Go Nuts! (click image to enlarge and print)

Click on the following to learn more about the health benefits of nuts ...

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/nuts/art-20046635

Whole Grain Kernel (click image to enlarge and print)

Click on the following to learn more about whole grains ...

www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/whole-grains/

Water vs Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (click to enlarge)

             Click on the following to read more about the "bottom line" on healthy drinks.

                             http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-drinks/