1. Plan a family activity. Get the family together to go for a bike ride, play disc golf or kick the ball around in the yard.
2. Eat healthy foods first. Eat foods that are healthy and low in calories first so that when it comes time to enjoy your favorites — sweets or junk food, for example — you won't be so hungry.
3. Pay attention to portions. Serve meals already dished onto plates instead of placing serving bowls on the table. Take slightly less than what you think you'll eat. You can always have seconds, if really necessary.
4. Create opportunities to be active. Wash your car at home instead of going to the car wash. Bike or walk to the store. Participate in your kid's activities at the playground or park.
5. Sit down together for family meals. Avoid eating in front of the television. TV viewing strongly affects how much and what people eat.

Tomorrow: Tips 11-15

Do you do any of these 5 tips?