Getting Started on your Fitness Plan
- Get the green light from your doctor to get going.
- Record your starting point: weight, foods you are eating, basic body measurements, any daily exercise you are getting.
- Map out your eating plan, balancing protein, fats and carbohydrates.
- Create an exercise schedule.
- Be consistent!
1) Get a Health Assessment
St. Joseph
Scott & White
College Station Medical Center
2) Training and Exercise
Health/Fitness Centers
Personal Trainers
3) Healthy Eating/Drinking
Drink plenty of water. A good guide is
YOUR WEIGHT_______x .55=________fluid ounces of water/day
5 Easy Mid-Morning and Afternoon Snacks
- ¼ cup almonds and 1 oz. and 10oz low fat cheese
- ½ turkey sandwich
- Fruit smoothie with added protein
- Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
- Meal replacement bar (look for one that’s low in sugar and high in protein)
Find more delicious, healthy recipes HERE.
Getting Started on your Fitness Plan
- Get the green light from your doctor to get going.
- Record your starting point: weight, foods you are eating, basic body measurements, any daily exercise you are getting.
- Map out your eating plan, balancing protein, fats and carbohydrates.
- Create an exercise schedule.
- Be consistent!
1) Get a Health Assessment
St. Joseph
Scott & White
College Station Medical Center
2) Training and Exercise
Health/Fitness Centers
Personal Trainers
3) Healthy Eating/Drinking
Drink plenty of water. A good guide is
YOUR WEIGHT_______x .55=________fluid ounces of water/day
5 Easy Mid-Morning and Afternoon Snacks
- ¼ cup almonds and 1 oz. and 10oz low fat cheese
- ½ turkey sandwich
- Fruit smoothie with added protein
- Cottage cheese with fresh fruit
- Meal replacement bar (look for one that’s low in sugar and high in protein)
Find more delicious, healthy recipes HERE.