Ways to maintain a healthy heart:
- Don't smoke.
- Eat a high fiber diet low in saturated and trans fat.
- Eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
- Choose low-fat dairy foods.
- Get to, or stay at a healthy weight: ___________
- Be physically active for 30 minutes on most days. This can be done 10 minutes at a time.
- Keep your cholesterol in the healthy range. Your goals are:
- Total Cholesterol_____ LDL______ HDL_____ Triglycerides _______
- Keep your blood pressure in the healthy range.
Your goal is ______/ ______
Record
| Date | Weight | LDL | Triglycerides | HDL | Blood Pressure |
Remember, these are long-term goals. Don't become discouraged if you don't reach them overnight-who can? Just keep trying. Even with a little backsliding, you will still see results!
