Willpower – some days you may have it in abundance, other days you may find it is a scarce commodity indeed. When your aim is to lose weight, be healthy and commit to a regular exercise program, willpower is something you may wish to have around as much as possible. So how can you improve your willpower, or at the very least, have it available when you need it the most?

Whether you aim to walk 10,000 steps per day, or you just want to increase that step count in general, there is really no time like the present. Walking is one of the best exercises you can do – it is cost-effective, wonderful for the environment and is low-impact enough for those suffering from joint pain or high blood pressure. It doesn’t matter whether you are 6 or 60, walking each day is doable, regardless of the weather outside.

Travel is exciting; there is no doubt about it! Whether you are exploring local destinations or heading further afield, travel can broaden your horizons, help you relax and be a great learning experience. But, if you are dieting while you are traveling, it can be a greater challenge to stick to your diet. This is a common issue we hear from our clients at FIT Medical Weight Loss, but we have some great tips to help you solve this problem. While you may not be able to stick 100% to your diet goals depending on where you are traveling, you can ensure that you don’t come back from your holiday weighing more than when you left.

Entertaining can be a lot of fun and it is a great way to enjoy the company of like-minded friends. However, if you are watching your weight and trying to stick to a low-carb, low fat diet, then entertaining can be slightly tricky. Here are seven valuable tips to ensure that the event is fun for everyone. After all, you want to sit back and enjoy the company without worrying that you are overeating or eating too much of the wrong food. One thing we definitely advise is never to skip lunch in anticipation of your dinner party or luncheon, as that may leave you feeling unsatisfied and craving all the wrong foods.

Eating through boredom, or diversion eating, as it is often called, is an issue that many people face. You may find yourself at work wanting to eat a cookie or a chocolate bar because things are quiet. You may notice that you are hungry when you are home alone and want to pass the time with food or something sweet. The most important thing you can do to counterattack eating from boredom is to notice it when it occurs. When you know it is happening, then you can take steps to avoid the cupboard and the fridge.

As the weather improves, our minds are focused on the holiday season ahead. While the stores are filled with pretty florals and stunning fabrics, you want to ensure that what fits at the beginning of the summer season still fits come fall when the leaves start to fall off the trees. This can sometimes be difficult when you are travelling or planning some kind of long-term holiday and intend to lose weight or even maintain it. While you don’t want to sacrifice your annual vacation, you can certainly still enjoy your time without resorting to unhealthy choices.

At FIT Medical Weight Loss, we want to encourage you to stick to your goals and meet your desired goal weight. Unfortunately however we can only do so much and you have to be willing to commit to the weight loss program in order to make it work. But how can you do that, especially when your goal weight seems so far away. Here are some of our sure-fire hits that will help you not only stick to those goals but blast your way to your target weight loss quicker than you anticipate.

While sugar can sneak its way into a lot of food, there are many ways we can actively reduce it. Opting to cook food using the freshest and most natural ingredients is usually one of the best ways to do it as it is generally processed foods which are the worst culprits. Ready-made highly-processed foods tend to feature a lot of sugar, in many forms, and sometimes, it can be difficult to know precisely how much sugar you are eating until it is too late. Natural, unprocessed foods are always your best bet.

When you are trying to maintain weight or even lose it, keeping your eye on your portion sizes is very important. If you get into the habit of weighing and measuring your food and then fall back into the practice of estimating, it is amazing how incorrect your guesses may be. Limiting your portions is very helpful when it comes to losing weight. Here are some of our best tips.

Eating a rainbow of vegetables is at the pinnacle of a healthy diet. If you have kids, then you may already be quite adept at adding vegetables into meals where they usually may not exist. However, here are some tips which will allow you to add even more on your plate to meet your recommended daily serving without sacrificing flavor or texture.