Quick tips from medical weight loss clinics

Portion control is key

Weight loss is a journey—and for some, a constant battle. Yet while there are many ways to lose weight, truly adopting a healthy lifestyle is the best way to maintain long-term weight loss. To make the process easier for you, we asked the staff at several medical weight loss clinics to share some of their most popular tips among their clients and members. Here are a few that will help your transform your lifestyle and keep the pounds off for good.

Make it easy. Always have healthy snacks on hand. Keep a bowl of vegetables such as broccoli, snap peas, celery, cucumbers or carrot sticks in the refrigerator. Have a bowl of fresh fruit in an easy to access spot in the kitchen, and bring some of your favorites to work. If you’re on the go a lot, then opt for some low-calorie weight loss products instead of hitting the nearest vending machines or fast food drive thru.

Find a motivational tool. Post a photo of yourself at your ideal weight on the refrigerator or hang a favorite item of clothing that you no longer fit somewhere you can see it often. Even hanging it in the closet will do the trick.  

Watch your portions. It’s important to practice portion control when trying to lose and maintain weight. If you don’t know what a proper potion size looks like, head to one of the many medical weight loss clinics in your area and ask to see an example. A typical portion of meat, poultry or fish is about three ounces, or approximately the size of the palm of your hand.

Make some changes on the sly. There are many easy ways to cut calories and fat without sacrificing taste. Make some little changes that you and anyone else who lives with you won’t notice, such as substituting whole milk for skim milk, or swapping out those sugar-laden candy bars for weight loss products that have a higher protein content so that you’ll satiate cravings without consuming your entire calorie load in one sitting. If you cook dinner for your family or partner every night, everyone will benefit.

If these tips have motivated you, click here to learn more about the benefits of working with medical weight loss clinics.

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