1. Ten Steps to A Healthy Weight Ten Steps to A Healthy Weight

2. 10 pounds shorten life by one year 10 pounds shorten life by one year

3. Why are we getting so big?

4. “The key to the problem lies in evermore widespread sedentary lifestyle and a diet over-rich in calories and fats.” “The key to the problem lies in evermore widespread sedentary lifestyle and a diet over-rich in calories and fats.”

5. Obesity increases risk of: Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Coronary heart disease Stroke Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Coronary heart disease Stroke

6. Gallbladder disease Cancer Osteoarthritis Back pain Gallbladder disease Cancer Osteoarthritis Back pain Obesity increases risk of:

7. Psychological and Social Issues Depression Low self-esteem Social isolation Depression Low self-esteem Social isolation

8. Who can we believe?

9. Ten Principles for a Healthy Weight

10. 1. Don’t go on a diet New dietary lifestyle

11. 2. Eat a good breakfast Less chronic disease Longer life Better health Better in school Less chronic disease Longer life Better health Better in school

13. 3. Break the snack habit

14. 400-500 calories daily 400-500 calories daily One pound per week One pound per week

15. 4. Eat mainly unrefined- unprocessed foods

16. 5 servings daily

17. 6 servings of beans and grains daily 6 servings of beans and grains daily

22. 30 - 40 calories 30 - 40 calories 90 calories 90 calories

23. 5. Reduce oils, butters, dressings and other fats

24. 6. Drink Water

25. Drink 8 or more daily

27. 7. Exercise daily

28. 30 minutes a day 30 minutes a day

29. 8. No harmful substances

30. 9. Eat three regular meals daily

31. 10. Trust in God for help

34. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13