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September
Health Tip
September
always feels like a new year of sorts! Summer is over, school is back
in session. Start your fall new year with some healthy changes!
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Keep a food diary; write down what you eat, how much, when and why. Maybe
you're not really hungry. Eat only because you're hungry, not because
you're bored, tired or stressed. Use alternative to eating when you're
not hungry; take a walk, play a game, read a book or call a friend.
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Record your physical activity: how long, how often and how hard do you
work out?
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Eat only at the kitchen table. Don't drive, watch television or talk on
the phone while you eat. This helps you focus on how much you're eating,
which can prevent overeating.
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Put out your exercise clothes the night before as a reminder to walk or
work out in the morning or after work.
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Set goals you can achieve. For example, aim for eating more vegetables
and fewer high-calorie foods.
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Don't “size-up” your favorite drink—32 oz. of regular soda has up to 400
calories! Choose a diet drink or water instead.
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Eat only until you're not hungry and push the plate away. Don't stuff
yourself!
Maybe
by the time you reach the "real" new year, you won't need so
many resolutions!
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Better
Health was founded in 1958 by a group of ordinary, yet extraordinary,
citizens who were concerned that the indigent could not afford their medications.
From that simple starting point Better Health has bridged the gap in healthcare
for 51 years. One of these founders, Ruth Peters, served as Executive
Director for the first 25 years, providing assistance from her home!
In 1992, Better Health named its highest volunteer award in her honor.
Her life spanned the gamut from the Army Nurse Corps during World War
II in India to one of the top five North Carolina Senior Citizen Jaycees
in 1987. 
