ARTA Wellness Diabetes Volume | Page 20

Exercise Introduce exercise daily. Start here: • Park further away from stores to walk more. • Take the stairs more often. • Try water-based exercise. • Plan for 150 minutes of aerobic activity and three sessions of resistance activity each week. See the resources section of this guide for more exercises to try. • Track your progress and reward yourself (other than with food). Bottom line — positive lifestyle changes, even the smallest ones, can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health. Eat well, be active and be yourself. 16