Weight Management
Healthy aging means keeping your weight in the normal range. Here at Side Health™, you can learn about weight management and how you can take more care of yourself.
Weight Management Tips
Weight management is essential to preventing many chronic medical conditions and leads to many other health benefits.
Your provider can help you create a weight management plan that allows you to set and achieve your individual goals. These goals may involve physical activity, exercise, and addressing other obstacles that may be preventing you from following a healthier lifestyle.
Moderate Intensity Activity
Activity that makes you breathe harder, but does not overwork you or make you feel overheated. “You can talk, but you can’t sing.”
Examples may include:
Brisk walking
General gardening (i.e. weeding)
Vigorous Intensity Activity
Vigorous exercise is generally at 70-85% of your maximum heart rate. “You can say a few words, but you can’t hold a conversation.”
Examples may include:
Biking (<10 mph)

Keep Hydrated
Dietary Recommendations
There is not one specific diet that will help all patients the most. However, it is known that too many calories leads to weight gain and obesity.
General tips: