When your motivation to lose weight and stick to your weight loss program is high, everything seems easy. You can say no to that cupcake and be safe in the knowledge you are making the best decision for your body and your future. But when things aren’t going so well, you are feeling tired and your motivation seems to be at an all-time low, finding your motivation to stick to your diet seems almost impossible. Here are some of our best tips to help you maintain your motivation and reach your goal weight.

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.

If you are struggling to maintain your weight loss goals, don’t despair! It is never too late to get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions even at this stage of the year. Rather than let the holidays guide any future bad decisions, start early by making healthier choices. There is no absolute rule that says we must begin our resolutions on the 1st January. Each day offers a new chance to get it right. As the sun rises, we are presented with a clean slate. So why let it go to waste?

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.

It doesn’t take much for us to lose focus when we are dieting. One bad day can easily throw us off our game. On the other hand, it doesn’t take much for us to make some real changes which can entirely alter our lifestyle and our habits. In fact, here are three easy ways you can break the cycle of bad diet habits and come out on top. With continued support from our qualified staff and sustained focus from your perspective, you can't help but succeed.

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.

When you are in the process of losing weight, it is so easy to have a love/hate relationship with your body. But loving yourself as you are during your weight loss program – at every size – is important. In fact, self-love is at the center of your decision to be the healthiest and fittest you possible. Don’t let those negative thoughts get you down. You are more than your weight or your dress size - much more. Remember that you are ALWAYS worth the effort.