How to Make Weightloss Resolutions for Life

Forget “Fad” Diets

Weight loss diets that are extremely restrictive or that totally eliminates a food group or over emphasizes a food group are not healthy, too extreme and are doomed to fail. They are not long term but just very short term solutions.

Resolution: Eat a healthy, well balanced diet that emphasizes healthy, unprocessed foods. Be mindful of portion sizes- especially when eating out. Incorporate more movement into your every day daily life

Emphasize Variety

Eat a wide variety of all food groups. Not any one food has all the nutrients you need.

Resolution: Pay attention to all food groups- grain products, meat & substitutes, nuts, legumes, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. Attempt to incorporate a healthy balance of all food groups in your daily diet.

Moderation

Eating healthfully does not mean giving up or eliminating the foods we enjoy. It means allowing yourself to eat moderate amounts.

Resolution: Aim to eat everything in moderation. Smaller portions of foods higher in calories.

Plan Long Term

A single meal or food is not what makes or breaks a healthy pattern of eating

Resolution: Think of healthy eating as a lifelong habit not something you do for a month and then quit. When you eat healthy balanced meals most of the time, enjoying occasional indulgences is fine

Breakfast is #1

Resolution: Eat a healthy balanced breakfast every day. It helps control weight, improves concentration for a busy day at work and school and it provides nutrients missing in your diet.

Slow & Steady

One small change at a time works best for lasting change.

Resolution: When modifying how you eat do it slowly. You are making changes that should last for life not just for the month.