Taking small steps

Here are small steps for healthier living from Tara Parker Pope in the WSJ.

1. Eat at the table.  Numerous studies show that meals consumed at the dinner table are more likely to be healthful and contain fewer calories than meals eaten elsewhere in the house or on the run.

2. Play with your kids.  Whether it's ice-skating or soccer, playing with your kids is exercise.

3. Downsize favorite foods.  Switching from a grande to a tall latte saves calories and money. 

4. Eat more soup.  You feel fuller on few calories.

5. Use the kitchen.  Cook at home more often and you'll lose weight.

6. Schedule a birthday checkup.  As your birthday rolls around, let it be a reminder to schedule all the annual tests you need.  That way you'll remembe.r