Title: Healthy Lifestyle Barriers | Healthy Eating | SF Gate
Headings: Healthy Lifestyle Barriers
Healthy Lifestyle Barriers
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Time Constraints
Temptation
Knowledge Deficit

Content: Eliminating temptation is an almost-impossible feat. Instead, develop diversions and alternatives to rely on when temptation strikes. If you tend to rely on fast food to fill your belly in the afternoon, pack a healthy to-go lunch the night before. If you always reach for ice cream when you’re feeling lonely, pop a stick of gum in your mouth and call a friend or go for a walk. Knowledge Deficit
The biggest barrier to a healthy lifestyle might boil down to one simple factor -- a knowledge deficit. If you don’t know what types of changes you need to make to improve your lifestyle, you won’t even know where to start. Begin by talking to your doctor, who can clue you into areas of your health that might need improvement. As a general rule, plan to exercise at least 150 minutes per week. Overhaul your diet by choosing fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy and whole grains as often as possible. Avoid fried, fatty and sugary foods.