5 Tips to Help Keep Your Weight Loss Goals on Track
Oct 18, 2024
If you’re overweight, one of the most important things you can do for yourself and those you love is to move closer to a healthy weight. Carrying extra pounds affects your life in so many physical and mental ways that the impact of losing those pounds can be enormous.
Here at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, Texas, we know around half of all men and women want to lose weight each year. That’s millions of people and billions of dollars focused on weight loss. Some of those people are successful; many others aren’t.
To ensure your success, our team offers a medical weight loss program to provide guidance and support along your weight loss journey. Here are a few tips we give our patients to help keep their weight loss goals on track.
To change your situation, you must change your mindset to carry you through the difficult times. That starts with why you want to lose weight: to be healthier, to be there for your family, to be more active.
Consider writing down your “why” and read it every morning to motivate you to keep your weight loss commitment that day.
Losing weight can be a lonely task, and it’s hard to keep on track. That’s where we come in. Our weight loss program builds in accountability to help you do what you say you want to do. We help you establish a workout and diet plan that fits your lifestyle — and hold you to it.
You won’t lose 20 pounds overnight, and you shouldn’t expect to — be realistic in your expectations. Aiming to lose 5%-10% of your body weight at the rate of 1-2 pounds a week is a fantastic goal that’s attainable and can make a real difference.
Also, realize you’ll have times that don’t go as planned, and that’s okay. Staying consistent over the long term yields results.
You know you’ll be tempted to veer away from your plans and goals, so plan how to handle those situations. If your weakness is chocolate, for example, don’t keep any in the house; have fruits and vegetables on hand for when you want a snack.
If you know you’re going out to eat, check the menu beforehand for an option that works with your diet plan. The more you think ahead, the more natural it becomes.
We’re talking both physically and mentally here. Staying active is one of the best ways to lose weight. Even walking 30 minutes a day pays dividends. Add in a few weights, and you’ll be unstoppable.
The same goes for the mental side of the journey. If you have an off-plan meal or a bad day, keep going. Don’t make it two in a row — get back on track and focus on your goal.
If you’d like to take advantage of our experience helping patients lose weight, set up a time to talk. Call our office at 832-323-9230 or request your appointment online today.