Life's Simple 7 is Now Life's Essential 8

Life's Simple 7, is now Life's Essential 8 with the addition of sleep health. Life's Essential 8 are eight measures and behaviors scientifically proven to determine cardiovascular health.

August Challenge: Manage Weight

Keep Track

Understanding how many calories you take in and your activity level can help you identify changes you want to make. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat.

Reduce Calories In: Keeping track of what and how much you’re eating can help you know whether you’re eating out of habit, stress or boredom instead of real hunger.

Increase Calories Out: An activity tracker can help you track how much physical activity you get.

Learn Your BMI: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. It can help you know whether you’re at a healthy weight or need to lose weight. Optimal BMI is 25. You can calculate your BMI online or see your health care professional.

Tips for Success

Control Portions

Learn about portion sizes and how much you might really be eating.

Using smaller plates or bowls will help you eat less. It will also trick your brain into thinking you're actually getting more food.

Eat Smart

Eat a healthy diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins like fish and seafood. Limit sugary foods and drinks, red or processed meats, salty foods, refined carbohydrates and highly processed foods.

Get Active

Sit less, move more and add intensity to burn more calories and improve your overall health.

Use the calories burned calculator to get an estimate of how many calories your activities and exercises burn.

Get in Touch with a Dietitian

Our team of dietitians and nutrition coaches is here to help you find a delicious, feel-good eating plan you can stick with. To make an appointment with HealthPoint Nutritional Services, call us at 573-986-4440 or complete a weight-loss interest form.

July Challenge Winners

Congratulations!

Maria Evans - Bean Bag Toss Game

Matt Anders - $50 Visa Gift Card

Kadi Dare - $50 Visa Gift Card

Helpful Resources

Health Library

The health library on sehealth.org offers a wide variety of articles, tools and infographics to inspire people to improve their health.

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Patient Portal

mySEHealth provides easy online access to your own medical record by providing a secure online website that gives patients convenient 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere with an internet connection. You can even email your provider’s office, schedule/cancel appointments, or refill a prescription directly from the portal.

Request Access to mySEHealth

MPower: Empowerment for a Healthier, Happier Life

MPower is a regional initiative committed to improving the health of those affected by chronic disease, providing you with the tools you need to better manage your symptoms and see your world differently.

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Heart Health Risk Assessment

Complete a quick Health Risk Assessment to determine your heart health score and uncover opportunities for improvement.

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