// BEGIN editorial data var i = 0; var Health_summerslimdown = new Array(); Health_summerslimdown.ID = "Health_summerslimdown"; Health_summerslimdown.ID_WB = 24878436; Health_summerslimdown.sPubDate = "5/30/2008 1:07:35 PM GMT"; Health_summerslimdown.navsectionID = "3034510" Health_summerslimdown.appFmt = 2; Health_summerslimdown.itemsPerPage = 1; Health_summerslimdown.appWidth = 624; Health_summerslimdown.appHeader = "15 simple ways to slim down for summer"; Health_summerslimdown.appDeck = "It's not too late! Try these fun and healthy strategies to kick start weight loss, help you feel better and look your best on the beach."; Health_summerslimdown.appFooter = "Source: Prevention magazine"; Health_summerslimdown.appNavStyle = 3; Health_summerslimdown.bDhtml = 0; Health_summerslimdown.appLayout = 3; Health_summerslimdown.copyWidth = 504; Health_summerslimdown.copyMargin = 9; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Chew gum while cooking","","http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080523-brill-hlt-chewing-gum-4p.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "265", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Counteract mindless eating when making dinner by chewing gum. You have to take it out every time you sample your cooking, so you realize what you’re doing. "; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Drink often","","http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080523-brill-hlt-water-4p.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "198", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Don’t mistake thirst for hunger. Staying hydrated helps keep your metabolism in high gear. Your summer body diet plan should include calorie-free quenchers, such as water, herbal or black tea, and coffee. Limit caffeinated drinks to no more than two a day."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Munch on fiber all day long","","http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080523-brill-hlt-brown-rice.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "223", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Tune in to your natural hunger signals to insure that you never overeat again. Fiber can help you feel full faster and for longer. Try replacing some or all of your regular bread, pasta, and rice with whole grain versions.
"; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Eat raisins to burn more fat","","http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080523-brill-hlt-raisins-4p.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "188", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Need a quick lift before exercise? Raisins are a cheaper workout snack than pricey gels and drinks. Add them to granola, salads, hot cereals. Before using raisins in baked goods, plump them in water for 15 minutes to prevent them from becoming overly dry when baked."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Dance while you dress","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "The little things you do all day can add up to big weight loss. Add shakes and shimmies to your usual routine, and burn more calories."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Choose lean protein","","http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080527-brill-hlt-salmon.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "277", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "The goal is to kick start your weight loss and stabilize blood sugar levels to minimize cravings. Foods high in protein are digested slowly and they don't spike your blood sugar, which stimulates hunger and leads to overeating. "; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Don't clean your plate","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Eat only 75 percent of what you're served. Small changes can prevent over-eating. Leaving food on your plate, either at home or at a restaurant, can shave calories off of every meal."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Skip the second cocktail","","http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080527-brill-hlt-cocktails.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "198", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "When you have a drink, you burn less fat, and more slowly than usual, because the alcohol is used as fuel instead. Switch to a glass of cold water to kick up your metabolism."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Get your 10,000 a day","","http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080527-brill-hlth-walking.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "208", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Steps, that is. Wear a pedometer to measure how active you truly are each day. Little changes such as switching to fat-free milk, snacking on fruit instead of a candy bar, and deleting the mayo can help you take off pounds and avoid pounds from sneaking back onto your scale. "; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Eat more fats","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Monounsaturated fats (MUFAs for short, pronounced MOO-fahs) have been linked to overall weight loss. They also protect you from chronic disease and can help you lose fat specifically around your middle. There are five major categories: oils, nuts and seeds, avocado, olives, and chocolate. Eating one serving of any of these foods at every meal will help reduce your accumulation of dangerous belly fat and control your calorie intake."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Make pizza with half the cheese","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "You must do two simple things to stop weight gain: add 2,000 more steps and eat 100 fewer calories each day. Small changes in the types of foods you eat (less cheese on your pizza, for instance) will quickly add up. So eat less and move more!"; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Quit the gym","","http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080527-brill-hlt-exercise.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "199", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Exercise was fun when you were a kid, but now, not so much. This summer, change your attitude and get moving outdoors. There are endless ways to add more exercise to your everyday routines. Park farther away from your destination; get off at an earlier stop if you ride the bus or subway; take the stairs. You can burn calories through small spurts of activity all day long."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Put guava in your summer smoothie","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "One cup of tropical guava fruit has nearly five times more of skin-healing vitamin C than a medium orange, and can fight bacteria too. For another treat, add it to a seasonal fruit cobbler."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Deal with your emotions","","http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080523-brill-hlt-stressed-4p.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "200", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "If you have a physiological basis for food addiction, it’s likely that there would be an emotional element, too. Ask yourself what you need to make your life better instead of using food to cope with your feelings."; Health_summerslimdown[i++] = new Array("","Eat your potatoes","","http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/HEALTH/080527/080527-brill-hlt-potatoes.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "199", "298", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Health_summerslimdown[i-1].body = "Start eating these healthy veggies you think are bad for you. Chilled, cooked potatoes are packed with resistant starch, a fibrous substance that could help you lose weight. Potatoes are a nutrient-rich, low-cal side dish that can also help boost immunities."; // END editorial data