If you feel safe and comfortable while exercising, you are more likely to stick with your exercise program.

An exercise program includes more than just your daily activity. Be sure to warm up before you start and cool down when you're done.

Here are some ideas for low-salt foods you can easily prepare yourself.

Read on for helpful tips to get started losing extra weight for better heart health.

Some foods are weighed in ounces. Some are measured in spoons or cups. Others, like fruits, are based on an average, or medium, size. Here are some serving sizes and tips to help you judge what 1 serving looks like.

Comparing labels will help you choose foods that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and calories.

Cooking with less fat may mean learning some new ways to cook. But it doesn't mean eating bland, boring food. And it doesn't mean spending hours in the kitchen. There are lots of ways to cook and season foods using less fat.

You don't have to give up eating out to cut down on fat, cholesterol, and salt. You just need to think about what you order. Many menus highlight low-fat and low-sodium dishes. But if you can't find what you want, ask.

On any menu, some choices will be better for you than others. Check off some of the healthy choices listed here. Keep them in mind the next time you go out to eat.

Eating less fat is one of the best things you can do for your heart. Start by finding out which fats are better to use. Then always try to use as little as you can.