For many people, a new year means new resolutions. And one of the most common New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Here are a few tips to losing weight.
Eat breakfast - Your AM meal might be the most important one of the day. Skipping a meal causes your body to slow down to conserve energy leading to storing more fat at your next meal. Also, skipping breakfast tends to lead to making poor choices at lunch.
Drink more water - Often times when you feel hungry, you might actually be thirsty. Before tucking into a meal or snack, try drinking a glass of water to see if it quenches your urge to eat.
Eat a balanced diet - When trying to lose weight, focus on eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains. One thing that's not helpful is to cut out an entire food group - for example, carbohydrates. When eating a healthy and balanced diet, all food groups come into play. To learn more about the role diet plays in weight loss,