June 17 is Father's Day. Give Dad the gift of good health by making sure he is living a healthy lifestyle. An important part of that is maintaining a healthy weight. Dr. Shaun Jayakar, a family medicine specialist with Ascension St. John Hospital, says these simple weight control tips can give your Dad the best chance at living a long and healthily life.
*Cut the calories. It seems simple by the bottom line when it comes to weight loss is to take in fewer calories.
*Watch the empty calories. Eliminating high calorie drinks like sugary sodas and sport drinks is a great way to cut calories form your diet.
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*Portion control. If you eat small portions at meal time you don't have to give up all the foods you like.
* Get moving. Staying active is an important part of maintain a healthy weight. Whether its walking, running or riding a bike, get up and get moving!
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To locate an expert to help your Dad stay healthy visit Ascension.org/Michigan.
