It's the holiday season and the time of year when most people's diets go out the window. But with a bit of careful planning and these winning tactics, you can set yourself up for a win in the weight loss stakes. You can eat healthily and stay on track over the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year period with a bit of effort and planning. And, if weight loss is your goal, we look forward to seeing less of you in the New Year.

Travel is exciting; there is no doubt about it! Whether you are exploring local destinations or heading further afield, travel can broaden your horizons, help you relax and be a great learning experience. But, if you are dieting while you are traveling, it can be a greater challenge to stick to your diet. This is a common issue we hear from our clients at FIT Medical Weight Loss, but we have some great tips to help you solve this problem. While you may not be able to stick 100% to your diet goals depending on where you are traveling, you can ensure that you don’t come back from your holiday weighing more than when you left.

We all need a why – what is yours? What is your why? Why do you want to lose weight? What is your motivation for wanting to get healthy and commit to a weight loss program such as the one we offer at FIT Medical Weight Loss? Everyone is different. Everyone has their own individual and unique why. Perhaps a couple of these reasons may resonate with you and reaffirm why you wish to lose weight in the first place.

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.

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.