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9 Sure Tips for Losing Weight in 2015

in The Too Busy to Diet Blog on December 30, 2014

1. Increase fruit and vegetables, non-fat dairy products, grains, and legumes eaten daily. Nutrient dense foods fill you up with quality nutrition without added calories.
2. Reduce use of calorie-dense foods high in fat and refined carbohydrate such as: cookies, desserts, bagels, crackers, chips, fries, pizza, and candy.
3. Don’t skip breakfast. Breakfast literally means, “ Break the fast”. Jump-start your metabolism by eating something first thing in the morning.
4. Avoid eating your largest meal late in the evening since your metabolic rate is slower later in the day.
5. Eat more of your meals at home and sit down with your family.
6. Cook healthy meals at home and avoid picking up high calorie carryout on your way home from work.
7. Weigh yourself regularly to monitor your weight. If you notice
weight going up; pull back the “extras” before weight gain
becomes unmanageable.
8. Add exercise to your weight loss attempts with weight training
performed 2-3 times weekly. Weight training allows you to make and maintain muscle. It requires more calories to maintain muscle than fat, often increasing metabolism by 15%. Schedule a weight
training session with a personal trainer.
9. Avoid fad diets promising quick weight loss or claims too good to
be true. Meet with a registered dietitian/nutritionist who can
work with you on a safe weight loss or healthy eating plan.

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