3. Limit processed packaged foods
You should limit packaged foods as much as you can. They are high in sugar, sodium and fat. Choose your five favorite processed foods, such as cookies, chips, crackers or candy. Then, gradually reduce the amount you consume. Lutes suggests that if you eat six of these processed foods per week, reduce it to five. Every week, reduce one food at a time until you are down to just one or two. Replace them with healthier alternatives, such as baby carrots and hummus, Greek Yogurt with fresh berries or natural peanut butter on an apple.
4. Walk more throughout the day
Americans drive their cars on two-thirds (or 89%) of all trips less than one mile, and for 89 % of trips between one and two miles. Yet each hour spent driving is linked to a six-percent increase in obesity. Follow this rule to burn calories instead of gas: If you have errands that are less than a mile away, then walk them quickly. You can park your vehicle in a place where you can do several errands, rather than moving it each time.
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, adults should get at least 150 minutes–2 hours and 30 minutes–3 hours or more per week of moderate intensity activity. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), adults should engage in 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week, or 150 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise per week.