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Do you measure yourself by the number on the scale?
If you do, you're not alone. It's time to take action to improve your health from the inside out. These are three ways to better measure yourself for a healthier you!

The Health Measures daily check list
Toss out the scale and measure your health in a more realistic way. The following is a quick quiz to help you assess how healthy your day is. Check off each measure you take to be active, eat well and feel great!

Be Active
I was physically active for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
I participated in a physical activity that increased my heart rate.
I took time out from the TV and/or computer to be physically active.

Eat Well
I ate a healthy breakfast.
My meals were made up of at least 3 food groups.
I had something healthy to eat every 4 to 6 hours throughout my day.
I ate slowly and stopped eating when I started to feel full.
I chose vegetables and fruits more often as snacks.
I chose water and low fat milk instead of drinks with caffeine and/or added sugars.

Be Yourself and Feel Great
I balanced my time between work, home and relationships.
I had enough sleep to feel rested throughout the day.
I measured myself by my healthy habits rather than the number on the scale.

Get energized! Download and print off a week long check list (PDF file size 152KB). Use it everyday to set small achievable goals toward making lasting changes. Track what measures you take to feel healthy.