5 Tips to Successful Weight Loss This Year

By: Lisa Nelson RD

How are you doing sticking with your New Years resolution? Its
been only two weeks since the start of the new year and
according to past statistics already 25 percent of people who
set a new years resolution have given up. Here are some steps to
stay on track and achieve your goal this year:

1. Remember why you set your resolution in the first place.


Was your goal to lose weight so you would have more energy to
do activities with your family? Or maybe you want to lose weight
to boost your self esteem, participate in an outdoor adventure
vacation, or improve your health by lowering your cholesterol or
blood pressure.

2. Place your resolution in a location you will see daily,
such as on your refrigerator door.

This way every morning you will be reminded to take the
necessary steps to achieve your goal, whether it is heading to
the gym, not reaching for the sweets at work, or packing a lunch
instead of eating out.

3. Tell others about your resolution and how you plan to
achieve your goal.

Friends and family can help you by giving the extra support you
need to stick with it.

4. Seek professional help.

Did you join a gym but are overwhelmed by the equipment or
think you look foolish because you are unsure what you are
doing? Meet with a personal trainer to learn how the equipment
works and be shown a workout that will meet your goals. Are you
trying to eat healthier by reading food labels but do not know
what you should be looking for on the label? Seek out the help
of a dietitian to show you how to make healthier choices.

5. Track you progress to stay motivated.

Mark on the calendar the days you work out as a visual of
progress you are making towards your goal. Check your weight
monthly to chart results or if you are working on lowering your
blood pressure or cholesterol visit your physician to monitor
progress.



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