diet and nutrition
9 Strategies for Weight-Loss Success
- Set the right goals. Your goals should focus on specific dietary and exercise changes, such as, "I will eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day this week," or, "I will work up to being able to walk briskly for 30 minutes at a time," rather than just on weight loss. Select two or three goals at a time to incorporate into your lifestyle rather than trying to change everything at once. Effective goals are specific, attainable and forgiving, which means that you don't have to be absolutely perfect. Instead of focusing on eliminating unhealthy foods, concentrate on adding in healthy options that will eventually replace the former.
