Food and Peer Pressure: How to Handle Tricky Situations

November 10, 2017 "Not an exercise buff? That's OK. Walking to the mailbox, sweeping the floor, doing the laundry and vacuuming are all activities that burn calories."— Peggy J. Moreland, M.S., R.N., C.D.E. Overcome Obstacles Friends and family: How to deal with diet saboteurs Who doesn't love catching up with family and friends over a meal during the weekend? Unfortunately, loved ones can unintentionally be a negative influence on your eating choices. To stay focused on your goals, you need to know how to manage negative influences in your social circles. Review these scenarios and make a plan for the next challenge a potential saboteur presents. Stay on track with this advice » Healthy Eating Be a mindful eater this weekend It's easy to consume extra calories without realizing it on the days that you spend more time at home. Keep unconscious munching in check and put mindful eating into practice with these ideas as you prepare and eat meals. It gets easier over time! Practice awareness with these tips » Today's Exercise Tip Low-cost fitness ideas Staying in shape doesn't need to be expensive! The Mayo Clinic Diet Fitness Planner has lots of do-anywhere exercise ideas. Additionally, hand-held weights, stability balls and resistance bands are inexpensive, and many schools open their pools to the public for inexpensive lap swimming. You could also purchase used exercise equipment online, or split the cost of new exercise equipment with a friend. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Eosinophilic Asthma: Learn How - It Can Affect Lung Function Physicians: Sign Up To Get More Info On Eosinophilic Asthma Related Lung Damage Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Friday November 10, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy