Finding and maintaining a healthy weight is important to your health, your readiness, and your quality of life. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

“Effective #WeightManagement is a lifestyle, not a trendy diet or exercise program. While these may offer short-term success they are often unsustainable, leading to long-term weight gain. Talk with your health care provider about developing a personalized approach to nutrition and fitness. https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/healthy-living-and ...

A healthy body doesn’t happen by accident! Manage your weight to stay healthy, ready and performing at the highest level! www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

DYK nearly half of Service Members diagnosed with obesity are also diagnosed with hypertension, or high blood pressure, a common risk factor for stroke and heart attack? Losing even a small amount of weight can have a major impact right away on your health and quality of life. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

Nearly one in five Service Members diagnosed with obesity share a diagnosis of lower back pain? Losing even a small amount of weight can have a major impact right away on your health and quality of life. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

DYK that losing just 10 pounds of weight can relieve 40 pounds of pressure on your knees? Losing even a small amount of weight can have a major impact right away on your health and quality of life. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

Not everyone has the same ideal weight or body shape. Don’t base your success on looking like a certain body type, but on what works best for you, your mission, and your long-term health. https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/body-image-and-mental-health/body-image #WeightManagement

DYK that 1 in 4 Service Members diagnosed with obesity share a diagnosis of sleep disorders like apnea or snoring. Losing even a small amount of weight can have a major impact right away on your health and quality of life. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

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Each service has requirements for body mass index or body composition. Achieving a healthy weight through nutrition and physical activity will enhance your mission performance and availability for duty. https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness. #WeightManagement

Look alive it’s #HealthyWeightWeek! Take your #NewYearsResolution to the next level with professional advice and tips on weight loss and healthy #WeightManagement,– through the @MilitaryHealth Total Force Fitness Page.

Not everyone has the same ideal weight or body shape. Don’t base your success on looking like a certain body archetype, but on what works best for you, your mission, and your long-term health. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement #WeightManagement

During #HealthyWeightWeek it’s all about the formula! 👨🔬 Take a balanced approach to #WeightManagement by ensuring good exercise, proper nutrition, adequate hydration, and plenty of sleep. www.tricare.mil/weightmanagement

The journey of healthy weight management looks different for everyone, but it has to start somewhere. Get off the sidelines this #HealthyWeightWeek, visit the Total Force Fitness Page to take the first steps to lasting health and #WeightManagement.

Finding your #HealthyWeight is not about hitting a certain number on the scale. It should be the result of conversations between you and your primary care provider, trainer, nutritionist, registered dietitian, or other health provider. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/prevention/ #WeightManagement”