Keeping the New Year’s weight loss resolution going

If you were one of the many who made the resolution to lose weight and keep it off, this article is for you. For many of us the idea of losing weight, getting healthier and living a more active lifestyle sounds promising after the weight gained throughout the previous year and holiday season. So January 1st has come and gone and how are you keeping that resolution to lose weight & get in shape. Some of us have been dedicated and have achieved this resolution, where as some of us only kept it going for a few weeks or a month at the most. With that said here are few tips to either keep that momentum going or to ease your way back into getting on track with dieting and exercising. One of the simplest things you can do to lose weight is to swap those high calorie sodas for water or another calorie free beverage. Try to keep your beverage consumption to less than 5 calories per serving, that way you are not wasting your calories on liquids. You should also eat small snacks and meals throughout the day, instead of grazing. This will help keep your metabolism going and help you feel like you aren't starving yourself. Another important tip is to keep a food journal of everything you consume during the day. Once you see in writing what and how much you are eating, it will help you realize just how much you really are eating and encourage you to eat better. Be sure to include anything you drink, eat or put in your mouth. Believe it or not a bite of cake here, a piece of candy there, a taste or two of what you are preparing for dinner can add up throughout the day, although it doesn't seem like a big deal at the time. In addition to your food journal, you should track the amount of exercise you do throughout the day. Log the 15 minute walk you did on your lunch break as well as the intense workouts done at the gym. If eating out is your weakness, order kid's meals when going through the drive-thru, that way you can still have that burger & fries you are craving without the extra calories of the value meal. Or when going out to dinner ask for a to-go box when you place your order. Once your meal has arrived, go ahead and put half of your meal in the box to have for lunch tomorrow. Doing this allows you to enjoy your meal without overeating. Start by slowly integrating these tips into your daily routine, after a few weeks these will become habit and just be second nature to you. For money saving tips and coupons look for Weight Watchers and eDiets.com promotion codes.

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