As the New Year approaches, a resolution can be most successful with a plan in place. If you want to lose weight, think of the weight at which you would be happiest. Is it reasonable? Set up an appointment with a registered dietitian to help you plan your diet and help you be as prepared as you can be to reach your goals.
Some diet tricks to keep in mind to reach that New Year's resolution:
Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast helps give you energy and keeps you on track with your diet.
Question your cravings. Before you eat a food, take a moment to consider if you are truly hungry or if you are emotionally eating, whether out of stress, boredom, or another emotion.
Get plenty of sleep. Many studies have shown that inadequate or poor quality sleep can affect your appetite hormones and cause you to eat more than you normally would had you slept well for 6-8 hours each night.
Make your own lunch. This can save you several hundred calories a day compared to eating out at a fast food establishment. If you make your lunch, you know what you are putting into your food.
Take notes. Keep a food record to help track calories and also physical activity.
Don't go shopping hungry. Better yet, always go to the store with a grocery list and stick to it.
The last two pieces of advice: remember moderation and exercise. A successful diet entails moderate portions of foods and regular physical activity.
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