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Use It or Lose It 

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Do You Want to Use It or Lose It?

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It seems like everyone makes New Year’s Resolutions. Tops on many lists are losing weight, but have you already lost your momentum?


Before you give up on that resolution, check your BMI
to help you decide if and how much you need to lose.

www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm

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If you need to lose weight, aim for a slow, steady loss by decreasing calorie intake while maintaining adequate nutrient intake and increasing physical activity.

To learn more about recommended physical activity,
click below:

www.mypyramid.gov/physical_activity.html


A healthier lifestyle is easier than you might think. This is one in a series of monthly webpage features to show you how to take advantage of the great information put together by your USDA colleagues.

Last Modified: Mar 12, 2008  
For USDA Employees
    January:
Use It or Lose It
    February:
Do Anything By Halves?
    March:
Fruits & Veggies - More Matters
    April:
Know Your Fats
    May:
Watch that Salty Language!
    June:
Find the Milky Way?
    July:
What's Fruitful?
    August:
Sweet Somethings?
    September:
Safety First
    October:
Who Are You Calling Dense?
    November:
Vegging Enough?
    December:
Discretionary Calories
    Kickoff page:
For the Health of It?
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