NOVEMBER 29, 2021″Attitude creates reality. How you view a situation can have an enormous impact on how you live. Some people see setbacks as absolute devastation, whereas others view them as opportunities. At the end of the day, the choice is really up to you.” — Edward T. Creagan, M.D.Healthy EatingGet into the habit: Pack your lunchHow often do you just grab whatever’s available when you’re hungry, relying on fast food or even a vending machine to supply your midday meal? Bringing your lunch to work or preparing it at home might seem like a chore, but as you’ll see, it can be simple and rewarding. Adopting this healthy habit will help prevent impulsive eating and influence better decisions the rest of the day. Read on to learn how to reinvigorate your lunch, save money and eat more healthfully.Try these simple lunch-packing tips »Get Fit 
How to measure exercise intensity
Once exercise becomes a regular habit, it’s time to consider just how much (and how hard) you’re actually moving. Learning how to measure exercise intensity is easy, and it will help keep you dedicated to your weight-loss goals. Determine how hard you’re actually working — and be inspired to step it up a notch. 

Measure your exercise intensity »Today’s Weight-Loss Tip 
Effective goal-setting strategies
When setting goals, think about these two different types: process and outcome. “Exercise regularly” is an example of a process goal, while “lose 30 pounds” is an example of an outcome goal. Both are important, but process goals drive weight-loss success because they focus on taking action. 

ADVERTISEMENT
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.

Advertising & Sponsorship:
Policy | Opportunities
BECOME A MEMBER!You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. 

REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service
Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. 

Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014