Last week on our blog we discussed how to stick to those New Year resolutions. This week, we are going to focus on what resolutions you can make to help your diet in the long-term. Weight loss occurs due to a number of factors. You cannot increase your exercise and expect to see huge changes. Nor can you reduce the amount you eat without altering other factors as well. However, by changing the way you approach food and exercise, in general, will enable you to lose weight and get fit in the New Year.

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 struggle to find time in your routine for exercise, there are simple stretches and movements that can be done at home or your office, without taking too much time out of your schedule. Even if you feel you need a quick break and want to get your body moving, these exercises can be done to stretch the body and relieve some tension. You can do them all together or just take a moment here and there to get the blood flowing.

Dieting is no easy feat. It takes concentration, perseverance and motivation. Consider rewarding yourself now and then for a job well done, particularly at difficult times such as Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are so many fun ways that you can reward yourself without jeopardizing your diet. Here are our top 21 suggestions for celebrating those losses and sticking to your weight loss goals. Remember, you are worth it!

Never underestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. It can do more than just improve the look of your skin and improve your mental concentration. Ensuring you have healthy sleep patterns can also aid your diet and help you lose weight. To look your best, you need to eat well and exercise regularly. Perhaps this sounds familiar? You are often so busy making what seems to be the right choices for your body, that you end up sacrificing the quality of your sleep.

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.

Just because something has always been made that way, doesn’t mean there's no room for improvement. There are plenty of classic recipes that could do with a bit of modernization, particularly when it comes to healthy eating and weight loss. Many of the classics are laden with carbs, cheese and butter and could be enhanced with fresh ingredients such as colorful vegetables and additional herbs and spices.

Stress eating or emotional eating can happen to anyone, and unfortunately, some people are more prone to it than others. Have you noticed that you are reaching for a treat after a stressful day at work or when something bad happens? This is a sign that stress eating may be affecting your weight loss plans. Occasional emotional or stress eating is okay, but do it too many times, and it can turn into a habit. And not necessarily a good one.

You may not think that meditation has a place in your weight loss and fitness program, but you might just be surprised to learn that it has a lot of benefits for both your health and well-being. Even just a simple fifteen-minute meditation can help you better control your stress and reduce your anxiety. It can also improve your cardiovascular health and decrease your blood pressure.