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Five Quick Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Weight
Loss Resolution
Special to The Truth
New Year’s Resolutions are
easier to make than to keep, especially when it comes to
dieting. While life can often seem at odds with your health
and fitness goals, there are plenty of ways to avoid common
pitfalls this New Year and stay on the weight loss track.
• Snack and drink smart:
When you’re one-the-go, easy protein-packed snacks will help
you stay on track. Try beef jerky, low-fat string cheese, or
100 calorie packs of almonds. Fiber-rich whole-grains,
fruits and vegetables can also help keep hunger at bay.
Calories from drinks add
up fast. Stick with dry wines, as they often have fewer
calories than sweeter varieties. Light beers, with
approximately 100 calories for every 12 ounce serving, are
also a good choice. If you prefer cocktails, use
calorie-free mixers, such as seltzer with 1.5 oz. of
spirits.
• Make it easy: Dieting
should be easy. Most people often complain they fail at
diets because they need to constantly count calories, or
weigh and measure foods.
Look for programs that
help you stick to your goals by offering convenience and
support. For example, Nutrisystem helps with the hard part
-- the counting, weighing and measuring -- by offering
pre-portioned and personalized meal plans designed to fuel
individuals with the right amount of calories for how their
metabolism burns, as well as satisfy individual taste. And
with their Fast 5+ kit, you can jumpstart your weight loss,
since it promises to help you lose five pounds plus an inch
off your waist in your first week of dieting. You’ll see
results quickly, giving you motivation to keep going.
There’s no better time
than now to start your weight loss journey and make your
pledge to lose. To learn more, visit www.Nutrisystem.com or
the Nutrisystem Facebook page to #pledgetolose today.
• Eat out, right: Eating
out is sometimes unavoidable. Just be sure to check out a
restaurant’s nutrition information online before you go, so
you can make wise choices.
Make substitutions like
salad, with dressing on the side, instead of fries and don’t
be afraid to ask if a menu item can be modified. Also, be
mindful of portion sizes. Take half your meal home and enjoy
it for tomorrow’s lunch.
• Facing the scale: Weight
fluctuates throughout the day. Weigh yourself at the same
time of day in similar weight clothing to get the most
accurate readings. Remember though, the number on the scale
won’t always reflect your hard work. Focus instead on
healthy, positive changes and how you feel.
• Aim for 30: Squeeze 30
minutes of activity into your day. Walk during lunch, jump
rope during your favorite nightly TV show or turn on music
and dance around the house.
Remember, everyone falls
off the wagon from time to time, but the New Year is the
perfect time to commit to your weight loss goals.
Courtesy StatePoint
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