31 Daily Tips to get you on your way…

Day 31:  Reward yourself for a month filled with health!  Treat yourself to a new pair of walking shoes, a subscription to your favorite health and fitness magazine, or a new low-fat cookbook.

Day 30:  Pay attention to portion sizes today and every day!

Day 29:  Check your bread label - look for whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, or other whole grains listed first to guarantee a better source of fiber.

Day 28:  Call a friend and encourage them to keep their resolutions.

Day 27:  Tired of your usual physical activity routine?  Try something new - spinning, step aerobics, even jumping rope!

Day 26:  Substitute one of your sodas or a cup of coffee with 100% fruit or vegetable juice.

Day 25:  Try a bean dish for dinner - bean burritos, three-bean soup - instead of serving meat.

Day 24:  Eat one less fried food today.  Try sauteing your meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables with low-fat chicken broth or even fruit juice.

Day 23:  Make a grocery list and try to stick to it - and avoid going to the grocery store on an empty stomach!

Day 22:  Make lunch your largest meal of the day, and eat a smaller dinner in the evening, when you're less likely to burn many calories.

Day 21:  Volunteer to mow an elderly neighbor's yard.

Day 20:  Kids need exercise, too.

Day 19:  Too cold to exercise outside?  Instead, go "walk the mall."

Day 18:  Double your dinner recipes and freeze the extras for a quick meal later this month.

Day 17:  Flavor your coffee with low-fat milk instead of cream.

Day 16:  Snack on carrots or another favorite vegetable.  Add some zip with a fat-free ranch dressing dip.

Day 15:  Dance!

Day 14:  Park a little farther away from your office building, the department store, or the library for a nice walk.

Day 13:  Split dessert with a friend.

Day 12:  Try a new vegetable at lunch.

Day 11:  Choose whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta.

Day 10:  Drink more water.

Day 9:  Play with your children.

Day 8:  Do sit ups or leg lifts while you're watching TV.

Day 7:  Boost your calcium instake by eating an extra serving of low-fat dairy foods - milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Day 6:  Used to eggs for breakfast?  Try some steamy oatmeal - and add raisins for a fiber boost.

Day 5:  Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Day 4:  Walk around the block after dinner.

Day 3:  Read a food label – look for 3 grams of fat or less for every 100 calories in a serving to see if the food is low fat.

Day 2:  Write down your health related goals and keep a journal to monitor your progress.

Day 1:  Serve up some healthy football bowl game snack:  make dips with low fat sour cream and add some color with fruits and vegetables.