Tips for mastering easy weight loss programs

Weight loss is a journey—and when you make it a painful process, it’s not likely that you’ll maintain it. The reason easy weight loss programs are so popular is because the concepts they’re based on are more painless than some of the strict diet regimens that seem to become a trend each year.   

While clinics that specialize in medical weight loss offer the basis for weight reduction as taking in less calories and increasing your caloric burn, it’s equally important to make lifestyle changes that will last over time.  When they’re simple to implement and don’t seem like a sacrifice, then you’ll understand exactly why they’re called easy weight loss programs. Here are a few lifestyle adjustments you can make that will help lead you down the path to sustaining permanent weight loss.
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Lighten up. An easy way to see results without feeling deprived is to reduce the calories on some of your favorite foods. For example, a hamburger served protein-style or with just one bun tastes just as good as one with a whole bun. Instead of a pizza loaded with pepperoni and sausage, try one with veggies or Margherita style, and opt for reduced fat cheese.

|Boost your fiber intake. Fiber will keep you feeling satisfied and will stave off cravings. Add fruits and veggies to casseroles, whole wheat pasta and soups, and swap them for your usual sweet dessert.

Watch the drinks. Try to avoid sugary sodas and juices as much as you can, and drink lots of water before, during and after your meals. Lighten up the alcohol as well—switch to light beer or add some seltzer water to white wine for a refreshing, but lower calorie spritzer.  

Add some goodies. Instead of getting in the mindset of cutting things out of your diet, think about adding delicious, low calorie foods. Clinics that specialize in medical weight loss recommend adding volume to your diet with tasty fruits and berries, and crunchy vegetables like celery, carrots, radishes and cucumbers.  

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