When a new year begins, we are so full of optimism and excitement. However, this quickly fades, and we return almost immediately to our old patterns. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are five tips to keep you organized regarding your weight loss regime and motivated all year round for a healthier way of life.

With New Year’s day rapidly approaching, it is time to set your priorities and make some health and fitness resolutions that you can stick to the whole year. So how can you make resolutions that you will want to do day in day out? The trick is to make your goals smaller in size, so they are more achievable. You want to set resolutions which are challenging yet doable. Here are five of our favorite new year resolutions to make 2017 the best year yet!

December allows you to get creative in the kitchen and make all kinds of scrumptious holiday meals. Forget the high fat, high carb meals, however. We have put together a selection of healthy meals to allow you to stick to your diet, continue with your weight loss plan and stay within your calorie allowance.

Entertaining during the holiday season can be a lot of fun. It gives you the chance to bring out your favorite snack recipes and share your cooking with your family and friends. You can decorate the dining room and make it a real colorful occasion. December gives you the opportunity to go all out, focusing on presentation and adding personalized touches to the dining table. Well thought out displays like small candles and floral bunches can make a dramatic difference. A festive centerpiece adds a real feeling of warmth to the occasion, sparking great conversation and creating wonderful memories.

You don’t have to look too hard to see all the delicious holiday food and drink on offer at this time of year. With eggnog, pumpkin pie and Christmas cookies in every store tempting you to purchase and eat, it can be difficult to stay focused on your weight loss program. These sweet treats, and many others like them, can often mean that all thoughts of your diet simply fly out the window.

Can you believe the holidays are already upon us? The holiday season is a truly fun and festive time of year for most of us. For others, the holidays are quite stressful, especially if you’ve been dieting and exercising to lose weight throughout the year. It’s nearly impossible to avoid all those delectable holiday foods and treats this time of year – they’re everywhere! To help you this holiday season, we've put together a healthy and satisfying dinner menu that you and your entire family can enjoy. These recipes have lower calorie and carb counts than you might think, so you can indulge, guilt-free, without worrying about sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

As the weather starts getting cooler, many of us start craving foods that are warm and comforting. Most of the “comfort foods” we often crave this time of year are the ones which are filled with carbs, as well as processed and refined ingredients. Although these comfort foods may taste great at the time, they often leave us feeling sluggish. When you’re trying to lose weight, these are the types of foods you definitely need to be steering clear of. On the other hand, eating foods which are healthy and low in carbs and calories doesn’t mean you have to feel like you’re starving.

If you’re in the process of losing weight or just getting started, you may be picturing yourself with firmer, stronger abs. It’s important to know that although you will lose weight by eating a well-balanced diet that is low in carbs, performing core strengthening exercises are also needed to get that flatter belly. Something to keep in mind is that building stronger core muscles is not all about developing “six-pack abs.”

People make the decision to lose weight for a variety of reasons. For some, they wish to look better for an upcoming event, such as a wedding or high school reunion. For others, weight loss becomes a critical necessity due to health and/or medical issues. Regardless of why you choose to lose weight, you should keep in mind that choosing a healthy way to do so has positive long-term effects. Healthy weight loss affects many aspects of our lives - from looking better, to boosting your self-confidence, to improving your health. Before starting on your weight loss plan, it’s also a good idea to personally assess the way you feel about your own body image.

After a busy day at work, school or home, you may not have time (or energy) to whip up a full meal for dinner. It’s often tempting to order takeout or go through the drive-through for instant gratification. However, when you’re trying to lose weight, you already know the importance of preparing meals at home. Fortunately, there are many recipes you can enjoy while losing weight which are not only simple to whip up but are also delicious and satisfying. When you’re craving something fast, fresh and filling but want to stick to your weight loss goals, this recipe for Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats will hit the spot.