3 Tips for a Healthy New Year of Successful Weight Loss

This is the year you are going to achieve successful weight loss! You just need to rethink some of your ideas regarding healthy eating. To be successful with your healthy eating and weight loss plan, you need to keep it simple.

Here are three tips to get you started on the right track this year:

1. Focus on nutrient-dense foods.

Select nutrient-dense foods to promote your overall health and weight loss. The nutrient density of a food is measured by the amount of nutrients a food contains compared to the number of calories. For example, fruit is very nutrient dense, while potato chips would be considered low in nutrient density.

2. Lose the diet mindset.

Diets are often counterproductive. If you lose weight by following a diet, there is a good chance that you will gain it back. Studies even show that you will regain more weight than you lost. Going on a diet can cause you to become obsessed with food and possible binge patterns. Instead of “going on a diet,” focus on new healthy eating habits.

3. Eat small, well-balanced meals.

Keep your metabolism high by eating five to six small, well-balanced meals every day, instead of the standard three large meals with no snacks. This allows your body to burn calories more efficiently instead of storing extra energy as fat. Order a small meal or snack every three to four hours.

Implement these three tips to get you on the right path to successful long-term weight loss this year!