The Goal: Two Weeks to a Slimmer, Trimmer You!

1. Log Your Calories
Set your daily calorie budget with the BMI calculator first, then track, track, track.
Goal: 1 Log in/day

2. Veg Out
The USDA's new nutritional guidelines recommend filling half your plate at every meal with vegetables and fruits, and the other half with whole grains and protein.
Goal: 1 "Plate" of fruits and veggies/day

3. Sleep In
Did you know that a lack of sleep can stimulate your appetite and bring on sugar cravings? Combat cravings, and strive for at least seven hours of sleep. Talk about lazy days of summer!
Goal: 7 Hours/day

4. Play Outside
Use those extra hours of daylight! Get on your bike, take a stroll, throw a Frisbee – it doesn't matter what you do, just get out there and get moving!
Goal: 420 minutes/week (or just 60 minutes/day!)

5. Turn Off the Tube
Curb your recreational screen time (TV, video games, online shopping) to one hour a day. You can do it!
Goal: Limit: 1 Hour/day

If you would like more information about this challenge go to http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/i-heart-summer-slim-down.aspx?xid=nl_MyCalorieCounterNewsletter_20110727