It is natural to sweat over the weekend looming in the distance. During Monday to Friday you have a set routine, you know where you will be at what time and you understand exactly what you will be eating or drinking within reason. The weekend, however, is completely different. There is less routine, more opportunities to fall off the wagon and a high chance that you will have to face situations that you may not be prepared for.

Winter, summer, spring or fall, losing weight or even maintaining it, is a year-round commitment. It is not without its challenges; however, improving your health is well worth any of the small sacrifices you need to make on a day to day basis. Rather than focus on what you are going without, think about what you are achieving. Losing weight is the best thing you can do for your health regardless of how much you have to lose.

When you undertake a weight loss program, it is natural that you look to limit the amount of food you eat. You may also consider skipping the odd meal to limit your daily food allowance. However reducing the amount of calories you eat and skipping meals are two different things altogether. While skipping an occasional meal due to a busy lifestyle is understandable, skipping a meal for weight loss purposes will not help your diet.

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.

It can often be difficult to fit in a complicated or lengthy workout during the day. Sometimes the only uninterrupted time you can find is in the early morning, so take advantage of the quiet hours and plan ahead. There are fewer distractions in the morning and nothing to throw you off your goals. An early morning workout before breakfast can burn fat more efficiently than later in the afternoon or evening and improve your mood the entire day.

It's time you started celebrating your weight loss. Each pound lost through FIT Medical Weight Loss is a huge achievement on your part. And what better way to celebrate the achievement of your goals than with a delicious, yet seemingly decadent (and healthy) mocktail. A mocktail, due to the nature of its concoction, does not require alcohol. It is a drink which adds a bit of sparkle to your ordinary day, allowing you to stick to your diet.

While Chinese food is bursting with flavor, it can often be difficult to buy low fat low carb options from your local Chinese restaurant. When trying to lose weight, it is recommended that you make your Chinese food from scratch at home. Here are a couple of our favorite recipes to enable you to stick to your goals and add some variety into your regular menu.

Low fat and low-carb cooking does not have to be dull or boring. Healthy and nutritious can still mean flavorful and delicious, especially when you use these cooking tips to maximize the taste and boost your weight loss efforts. Much of it will come down to your preferred choice of cooking methods. Use fresh ingredients where possible and opt for a wide variety of colorful vegetables, fresh cuts of meat and an abundance of herbs and spices.

Sometimes it can feel like your appetite has a mind of its own which can be frustrating, especially while you are trying to lose weight. Some days it doesn’t matter what you do to take your mind off it, you are still hungry. Ideally you want to crush those cravings before they take hold and you end up eating something you regret. Here are some easy ways to curb your hunger, without adding unnecessary calories to your daily diet.

When you lose weight your dress size will ultimately change. And, if your weight loss goals are ambitious, then you will find that you go through a number of sizes before you reach your goal weight. This can play havoc on your wardrobe and your budget. Having to source entire wardrobes for work and leisure can be an expensive exercise. Here are some tips to add some variety to your wardrobe without necessarily costing a fortune.