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What Can I Do To Take Control Of My Waist Size?
Know your waist size.
Learn how to measure your waist size (opens in new window)
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Exercise 5 times per week, including aerobic exercise (such as walking and cycling) and resistance training (such as lifting weights). Doing both types of exercise, instead of just one, has the biggest impact on body composition.
Learn how to do aerobic exercise safely
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Learn how to do resistance training safely
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Eat a healthy diet that is low in fat, low in salt, and high in fruits and vegetables and fibre. Meet with a dietitian for further guidance.
Find out more about fats and heart disease
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Find out more about sodium and heart disease
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Find out more about fibre and heart disease
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Be patient. Changes in body composition take time and patience. It is essential for you to commit to both a healthy way of eating and an effective exercise program.
Speak to your cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation team or doctor to help develop your action plan.
Learn how to build an action plan
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