6 Healthy Weight Strategies

Keeping your wight within a healthy range can help lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, cancer and more. Your doctor can help you figure out a healthy weight for you. And here are six small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in your health. Can't make all the changes? Start with one and work your way up. Each change brings you one step closer to reaching your health goals.

1. Sneak in fruits and vegetables

It's tough - and even impossible - to make every meal perfectly healthy. But remember small steps make a big difference. Adding tomato slices to your sandwich or berries to your yogurt counts.

2. Choose high fiber foods

The more fiber you eat, the less hungry you'll be between meals - and the less likely you are to reach for unhealthy snacks. Get fiber from foods such as leafy greens, shole grains, avocados and almonds.

3. Drink plenty of water

is no secret that water is an imprtant part of good health and can help you feel full. But what if you dont like the taste? Start with one cup per day and drink more each week. Try retaining your taste buds by adding fruit (like lemon or cucumber) to your water for flavor.

4. Trick your mind

If you're a visual eater, you might tend to eat everything on your plate even when you're full. Thats not a bad thing if your plate has healthy portions. Try using a smaller plate and match your portions to the size of the plate.

5. Stick to a schedule

Your metabolism, gut and blood sugar will regulate when you eat at the same time every day. This can have a big impact on your weight. Don't worry about whether you're eating breakfast at 7am or noon. Just pick a time that works for you and eat your meals or have a snack. Then try to stay consistent.

6. Keep moving

Adults should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate intensity activity each week. That includes activities such as brisk walking or dancing. This can help you reach (and stay at) a healthy weight.