Super-sized? Healthy Steps Offers Ways to Slim Down

May 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Been super-sizing too many meals the last few months and afraid of looking super-sized this summer? Make a splash this swimsuit season. Four simple tips from Healthy Steps by Jokari can help you slim down, just in time for the beach or pool.

Product Manager, Stephanie Smith, shared, “What I love about Healthy Steps is how easy they are to use, no counting calories, points or weighing foods. They are a perfect no-diet solution to a healthier lifestyle.” She suggested the “4 S’s” to a slimmer, healthier you – size (portion), simple (meals), speed (heart rate) and sleep.

Control those portions – You can precisely measure right-sized healthier portions, using Healthy Steps portion control tools. Serving size is an important step in slimming down. For example, do you crave sweets? Who doesn’t? Ice cream is often over indulged, and unchecked portions can destroy even the best diet routines. The solution? Indulge with one serving. With the Healthy Steps Portion Control Ice Cream Scoop, you can have your ice cream and eat it too! Simply scoop and dispense for a perfect portion of your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt. Stop counting calories and start living it up – in moderation.

Simplify meals – Simple meals are important in losing weight. Healthy Steps recommends one-pot wonders. Take a 12-inch skillet; add some olive oil, fresh garlic and thinly sliced chicken; sauté; add your favorite fresh vegetables and stir until tender. Serve over brown rice. Super simple. The Healthy Steps Portion Control Serving Set offers pre-portioned serving pieces for precise serving sizes. Since portion sizes are tucked away on the heads of the tools, no one will know you are measuring!

Get your glow on – Everyone knows exercise goes hand-in-hand with eating properly, but time crunches can often push exercising to the very bottom of the to-do list. So how much is enough? While the body will benefit most from 45 minutes to an hour of solid, vigorous exercise, similar benefits can come from smaller workouts spread throughout the day. By taking four 15-minute exercise breaks throughout the day you can get a full workout in without any major adjustments to your schedule. It’s about an increased heart rate, not an irritating hassle.

Rest for your best – Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night. When you're rested, you have more energy, feel better about yourself and make better decisions – such as controlling portions and staying with your slim-down program.

Healthy Steps kitchen products are designed to help you prepare properly portioned foods at home. Healthy Steps gives you the tools to combine food with a simple, healthy lifestyle.
Currently, the Healthy Steps by Jokari line has 30 products with MSP ranging from $2.99 to $14.95. The entire line is available online at Organize.com. A selection of products is available at many different retailers including Hy-Vee, Garden Ridge, Cost Plus World Market, Zabar’s, Wegmans, Kings Food Stores, QFC, Spartan retail stores and Giant Food Stores.

For more information, log on to www.myhealthysteps.com for products, recipes and nutritional information. Follow Healthy Steps by Jokari on Facebook.com/healthysteps and Twitter www.twitter.com/healthy_steps and on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/MyHealthySteps.  

Media Advisory: For more information on Healthy Steps by Jokari or product samples, contact Jane Jarrell at TrizCom, 214-718-4408 or jane@trizcom.com.

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About: Healthy Steps by Jokari has built a strong reputation since 1974 and is well-known in the industry for creating innovative products for the home and beyond. The company offers a wide range of mostly patented products designed to simplify everyday tasks, create storage solutions and extend the life of common household products such as carbonated beverages and wine.