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Tips & Tricks: Small Changes Can Add Up to Big Wins

Set a goal. A good goal is to be active at least 30 minutes a day.

Get off the bus one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Jumping rope and doing push-ups are great calorie burners and help build muscle.

Walk at least 30 minutes a day.

Eat three servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables every day. Try making a veggie or fruit smoothie. Not only is this good for you, smoothies are delicious, too.

Bake your food instead of frying.

Eat smaller portions. You can save a lot of calories by reducing how much you eat, especially when it comes to carbs (pasta, bread, rice).

Limit fast food and processed food – like store-bought frozen food.

Choose chicken or fish instead of beef.

Avoid sugary drinks, like soda. Drink a lot of water.