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Can you help me with a diet? Trying to lose weight since January… — Maria
Maria asks a question that many of us want to know the answer to: Can you help me with a diet? Absolutely! I think most of us start off the new year wanting to lose some weight, get on track with healthy eating and improve our lifestyle.
But even with the best of intentions, it isn’t easy. There are a lot of things we are up against, such as willpower and having the right support system (family, friends, spouse) and tools to be successful. It can be overwhelming – but it can be done.
Take some baby steps and make short-term goals; it will help to get you there successfully. Start with jotting down a few of your goals. Make a list of the way down the road goals and a list of the ones you think you can accomplish short term. Having a long-term goal of losing X amount of pounds is a goal to strive for, but having a few short-term goals or changes (I like that word better) is just as effective.
A goal of exercising two extra times this week or cooking a meal at home instead of eating out are good short-term changes. Many of the short-term changes you make add up: You’ll begin seeing results sooner while staying motivated.
Pick out a nutrition plan that works for you. It’s important to make sure your meal plan fits your lifestyle and preferences; determine the right amount of calories and what fitness plan will work best. That’s where eDiets comes in! Our Nutrition Support Team can assess your needs and recommend a plan that is right for you.
Here are a few of my tried-and-true success tips:
1. Start with a cleared head (rid yourself of the negative and start fresh)
2. Surround yourself with supportive people (I promise you we can help with that – check out our community! Whenever I need a pick-me-up, they’re there!)
3. Get moving anyway you can (even dancing around the house)
4. Rid your house of things that tempt (especially in the kitchen – check out our online meeting below!)
5. Eat well, feel satisfied and make it healthy (your perfect plan)
6. And most important, tell yourself something positive each day. You deserve it!
Check out our online meeting Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen at 4 p.m. EST, April 7, 2009. Our Nutrition Support Team will help you clean out that kitchen to help you eat healthy. Let us help you find some recipes to use up those foods in your refrigerator or pantry!
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