When you want to lose weight and stay healthy, it is essential that you eat a well-balanced diet and select from all food groups. A good variety of foods, as well as an abundance of delicious recipes, will ensure your diet is interesting enough, so you stay motivated. However, one thing that is often forgotten when setting out on a weight loss program is the importance of eating plenty of soluble fiber.

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.

Are you currently being tempted by the chocolate-lined aisles in the supermarket? They are so bright and colorful; it is almost impossible to resist. The store owners certainly don’t make it easy for dieters to stick to their weight loss goals or maintain their weight. And, of course, it is hard enough to muster up the courage to say no to the good stuff in winter as it is. But the truth is, you can have your cake or chocolate, and eat it too, providing you make the right choices.

It is so easy to feel down when it comes to the cold weather. We can all be affected by the cold weather at some time or another, and a lack of cheery sunshine doesn’t help one little bit. Winter blues, winter doldrums, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or whatever you want to call it is a real problem in the cooler months. Here are five ways you can stay happy and motivated through winter.

Trying to diet alone can be very difficult. At FIT Medical Weight Loss, our trained team is with you all the way to help you lose weight and keep it off. Weight loss can be hard, and incredibly frustrating at times. Regular diet check-ins, therefore, are essential to maintain your focus and stay on track.

Vegetables – whether you love them or hate them, the fact of the matter is that you have to eat them. They contain so many wonderful vitamins and nutrients that enable your body to function and keep you looking fab. As you know, it’s so easy to get caught in a rut when it comes to cooking vegetables while you are trying to lose weight. Therefore, here are some ideas to freshen up those plates and add some color to those dishes.

If you work in an office environment then you will understand the problems it can pose to a weight loss program. There is always that one person who loves to bake while other colleagues are constantly bringing in donuts and cakes. Then there are the Christmas parties and office meetings where the tables are jam packed with unnecessary high calorie and high fat content food items.

Your weight loss is important to us. At FIT Medical Weight Loss, we have tailored an effective program that will ensure results through healthy eating, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle approach. We understand how difficult it can be to keep up the momentum with dieting and how issues and events can interfere with your desires and needs. That is why we stress the importance of weekly weigh-ins for everyone.

Did you know you can drop a dress size in as little as 4 to 6 weeks? It’s true! While weight loss is different for everyone, by recommitting to your health you are giving yourself the promise that you will stick to your diet and refocus your efforts. Putting aside the fact that your overall well-being will benefit dramatically from your dieting, you know you are going to look great in that dress you have your eye on in the back of the closet once the pounds come off. Right?

Dining out, especially during the summer time, can be a lot of fun. And if you choose wisely, it doesn’t necessarily have to be unhealthy either. If you are particularly concerned about how to eat out and maintain your weight loss, then these tips are ideal for you. Whether you are opting for a steak restaurant or are visiting an Italian grill, read on to learn more. There are always choices – it is just about making the best one for you.