How do I maintain a healthy weight?

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Question

I've been gaining some weight these past three years and obesity runs in my family. I've been taking my vitamins and eating a lot of healthy foods...but when I slip up on my diet, I automatically gain weight. How can I maintain a healthy weight?

Answer

Have three meals and 2-4 small snacks per day and stick to specific meal times and small portions. Your plate should be ½ salads or vegetables, ¼ lean proteins and ¼ unrefined starches and choose low-KJ, nutritious food. The Slimmer’s Choice range makes it easy with the KJ value on the pack. Lookout for the ‘low fat symbol’ on Woolworth’s food labels for good-for-you options
Be more active! 30 - 40 minutes of exercise per day, 4-5 times a week should do it

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