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    July 2018

    6 Healthy Tips for Weight-Loss Success

    When it comes to losing weight, diet trends come and go, which can make it difficult to choose the weight-loss plan that works best. Adding to the confusion: A study published earlier this year in JAMA found that both low-carb and low-fat dieters lost about the same amount of weight over 12 months.

    Dinner plate with carrots and celery placed as clock hands

    The takeaway? No one diet is “the best” for everyone. But if you’re looking to shed pounds, give these healthy eating tips a try.

    Slow down

    Simply decreasing the pace of your eating can help you lose weight. Sit down, put your fork down between bites, and savor your food.

    Tune into your hunger

    People often eat in response to cues (say, doughnuts at a meeting) rather than out of physical hunger. If you’re not hungry, do something else—like take a short walk—to distract yourself until the urge to eat passes.

    Talk with your doctor

    Your healthcare provider may suggest lifestyle changes to help you lose weight. Bring up your goals at your next appointment.

    Get more greens—and reds, yellows, and blues

    Simply adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help reduce your overall caloric intake and help you shed pounds.

    Keep a food diary

    Tracking your food intake over the course of several days will give you insight into your eating habits. Make a note of what you ate, how much you ate, how hungry you were, and your mood when you ate.

    Cook creatively

    Instead of using butter or cream, prepare vegetables in a nonstick pan or try grilling or steaming them. These methods don’t add any calories. And if you have a favorite dish, look for ways to cut the calories by swapping in a lighter version of an ingredient, like low-fat cheese.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Mercer, Nelda, MS, RD, FADA
    Date Last Reviewed: 4/30/2018
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