With the Holiday Bulge reminding us of all the turkey we ate …. Dieting, the most frustrating thing in the world may be one of your New Year Resolutions. When starting a diet – the most important thing to remember is to be realistic. You must pick something that you can stick to. Evaluate your lifestyle and see what diets will actually be suitable to you. Make sure the diet has foods that you actually enjoy eating. We are all different and our bodies gain and lose weight differently. You may not be able to do the same diet as your friend. As always, when dealing with your health, it is important that you consult a medical professional. At Skin MD and Beyond we offer an individualized approach to weight loss – and can help you start the year off right. We will be able to tailor a program to your specific needs and you will have a built in support system!
Dr. Wright’s tips
- Do not starve yourself. Your body will produce a rebound affect and you might actually see a weight gain if you stop eating. If your body is not receiving proper nutrition it will start storing fat.
- Get yourself in gear for a life style change. Being healthy needs to be maintained throughout your life, not just for the duration of a diet.
- Stop worrying about the number on the scale. You need to worry more about how you feel not how much you weigh. People become so consumed with a number that usually turns out to be unreasonable. This ultimately sets you up for failure if you are only worried about a number.
- When going through a life transformation you need to have people on your team. Surround yourself with others who want to help you and will encourage your decision. It helps when they are also supporting a healthy lifestyle!
