Eat Right

Get this—if you eat 100 more food calories a day than you burn, you’ll gain
about one pound in a month. That’s about 10 pounds a year. The bottom line
is that to lose weight, it’s important to make wise food choices, reduce
calories and increase physical activity.

Like many Americans, you probably eat out during the workday or on the weekends. Whether it’s carry-out, food court or a sit-down restaurant, you can make smart choices everywhere. The American Dietetic Association offers these tips to help you eat healthy:

• Be size-wise about muffins, bagels, croissants and biscuits. A jumbo muffin has more than twice the fat and calories of the regular size.

• For desk-top dining, keep single-serve packages of crackers, fruit, peanut butter, soup or tuna in your drawer for a quick lunch.

• In place of fries or chips, choose a side salad, fruit or baked potato (hold the sour cream).

• If you do choose the buffet, fill up on salads and vegetables first. Take no more than two trips and use the small plate that holds less food. Lighten up on mayonnaise-based salads and high-fat toppings.

How Abbott Helps You Eat Right

Check out the Abbott resources listed below for support in your quest for good nutrition.

• Talk with the new Registered Dietitian
  Get personalized advice to take control of your diet! Now you can talk with the LiveLifeWell Registered Dietitian for a free, confidential and one-on-one consultation. Just call 847-937-5001 to make an appointment.

• Body-for-LIFE Challenge. This 12-week nutritional and exercise regimen is designed to teach you how to exercise and eat to build muscle and burn fat. Registration is now closed. Visit www.AbbottBFLChallenge.com for information.

• Health Coaching. Everything in life is easier with a little support. Personalized health coaching will help you set and reach goals, stay on track and feel your best. And when you sign up for health coaching and complete at least three calls with your coach, you’ll get a $50 Visa gift card to help you LiveLifeWell. Health coaching is completely confidential. Abbott will not have access to your personal health information. Call (877) 292-1373 to see if health coaching might be right for you.

• iLiveLifeWell.com (“My Plans”). Turn personal goals into personal achievements. To access a variety of valuable online tools, go to the Login page and enter your Username and Password. If you haven’t registered yet, click here, enter your personal information (hint: you’ll need your Abbott UPI), complete a short online questionnaire and set up your goals and plans. Here are a few site resources to help you increase your physical activity:

• My Nutrition. Keep an online food diary, track your daily calories and nutrition and find recommended recipes and other helpful information.

• My Points. Track your participation in Abbott’s LiveLifeWell programs while getting the opportunity to win prizes. Click on “My Account” and then “Points.”