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How to Keep a Thin Body for Life. Keep a thin body for life by maintaining a healthy lifestyle
that includes commitment, exercise, and a healthy diet. You will need Exercise Healthy
diet Nutrition Facts labels Scale Confidence Rewards Internet access (optional) and journal
(optional). Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1. Commit
yourself to exercising at least 30 to 60 minutes a day. Take the stairs, go for a walk, ride
a bike, golf, or work in your garden. Find an activity that you enjoy. Step 2. Maintain
a healthy diet that is low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables,
low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. Aim for five to 10 servings of fruits and
vegetables per day. Step 3. Limit your consumption of saturated fats and trans fats. Sources
of saturated fats include cheese, beef, butter, and coconut oils. Step 4. Read Nutrition Facts
labels when purchasing food to monitor your calorie, sodium, fat, and cholesterol intake.
Learn more about the Nutritional Fact label at fda.gov. Step 5. Monitor your weight closely.
Weigh yourself at the same time each day using the same scale. Use a journal to record your
success. Step 6. Believe that you can succeed. Stay positive and learn to control negative
thoughts. Making healthy lifestyle changes will not only help you maintain your weight,
but give you confidence. Did you know Once you swallow, it takes approximately 7 seconds
for food to pass from your mouth to your stomach.