Christmas decorations have been packed away, the relatives have headed back home, and you have just rung in the New Year, complete with a set of new—or a rollover of last year’s not-so-successful—New Year’s resolutions. Celebrate 2011 by establishing a healthful life through a nutritious, non-diet lifestyle and physical activity during Healthy Weight Week.

Healthy Weight Week: January 17-23
National Healthy Weight Week occurs during the 3rd week of January: the 1st week of January, New Years’ resolution makers begin a diet, and during the 2nd week they typically “break” the diet. This 3rd week celebrates healthy eating habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. This week represents a time to stop dieting and instead start being healthy. Eat well, live actively, and feel good about yourself and others.

During Healthy Weight Week, or any time in January, check out the New Year, New Approach blog series which promotes a positive approach to eating with expert tips and advice from our staff of registered dietitians—who all love eating and preparing delicious food!

Maureen Bligh, 

Registered Dietitian