We all understand that eating a well-balanced diet is essential for good health. But when we need to lose weight, we might choose to ignore all that we know about the importance of eating well-balanced meals. Sometimes, the allure of losing weight quickly and easily makes us think we should try out the latest and greatest fad diets. And although many of these fad diets may deliver the quick, short-term weight loss results we desire, they fail to provide us with the proper nutrition we need for our long-term health.

Have you decided that you are ready to start a weight loss program? It’s a common resolution that many of us make at the beginning of the year. You’ll find plenty of diet plans and weight loss programs to choose from, and everyone has advice. However, most plans fail to help you lose weight and keep it off in the long run, and some diet plans are unhealthy. It is important that when you make the decision to lose weight, you choose the right way to do it. This post touches on 5 common weight loss tips you can – and should – ignore.

This time of year is often quite exciting for die-hard football fans, with both the NFL championship game and the Super Bowl right around the corner. Many fans like to host or attend game day parties so they can cheer for their favorite teams together. Game day parties are filled with fun, friends, and food. However, the food choices at football parties aren’t always healthy, which is tricky when you’re trying to lose weight. Luckily, it turns out there are plenty of delicious appetizer recipes (like this one for baked chicken wings) you can enjoy, guilt-free. So get ready to have fun while cheering for the winning team – and win with your weight loss plan, too!

As the song goes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” However, if you have been working hard to lose weight during the rest of the year, you may actually be dreading the holidays. With all the holiday parties, office potlucks, family gatherings, and festive feasts, the temptation to go off your diet could easily become greater than you can handle. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can still enjoy the holiday season without sabotaging your weight loss efforts. We have some tips and suggestions to help you stay motivated so you’ll continue to lose weight over the holiday season. Even better, you can start the New Year off right by feeling healthier and fitter!

You have probably heard by now that sitting all day is bad for your health. If you sit at a desk all day for your job, then it’s essential that you get up and move on a regular basis. It won’t cancel out all the negative side effects from the hours you spend sitting, but it will help. Working a desk job contributes to a number of potential health issues, including obesity. If you are dieting to lose weight and sitting at a desk all day, you may already know how important a regular workout is for your health and metabolism. Fitting exercise into an already hectic schedule isn’t always easy though. Luckily, it turns out that you can still fit exercise into a busy workday without leaving the office. Even better? You don’t have to leave your desk to do many of them. So get ready to stay on track with your weight loss goals and a healthy lifestyle, even when you spend most of your day sitting.

It’s true that losing weight may not be easy, but it is definitely not impossible. It is also true that most people successfully and safely lose weight without experiencing any pain whatsoever. To start, all you have to do is choose to make some simple lifestyle changes involving your diet and activity levels. Once you start making better choices then you are well on your way to painless and effective weight loss.

Eating a hearty and filling breakfast is often a great way to start the day. When you are dieting to lose weight, you may find that many of your usual, favorite breakfast foods have too many carbs and calories. Luckily, you can still find plenty of delicious breakfast recipes that are simple to prepare, such as the one below. This recipe for Steak & Eggs with Seared Tomatoes contains plenty of protein and nutrients. This means you can enjoy a healthy and balanced breakfast which also fits in with your weight loss diet plan.

It’s a great feeling when you work hard to lose weight and you suddenly start seeing the results. Maintaining a regular workout routine and eating right lets you shed those unwanted pounds in a healthy way. Exercising while you are losing weight not only helps you look and feel better, but it also makes it easier to keep the weight off in the long run. You may enjoy the workout routine below which will activate some of the muscles you may not use often enough, but should. Are you ready to learn a few new moves? Great!

Have you started diets in the past to lose weight, but quickly given up after failing to see noticeable results? Or maybe you did lose weight, but found it impossible to keep the weight off? Many weight loss diets really do work, so why do we fail at almost all of them? It turns out that some of the answers to this question are among the main reasons why FIT Medical Weight Loss helps its patients reach their weight loss goals. Our patients not only lose weight in a healthy way, but they successfully keep the weight off for the long-term.

As 2014 comes to an end, you may be reflecting on some changes you want to make for a healthier and happier YOU in the New Year. Losing weight may be one of the first things on your list. People want to kick off the New Year by starting a weight loss program. Do not wait until January 1st - go ahead and start right now! Make a few simple lifestyle changes and you will be losing weight in no time.