How to Lose Weight And Love It

By Diana Larson

Why is losing weight and then keeping it off so hard? Scientists are starting to have some answers. New research shows that your weight can be affected by your genes, your stress levels, your environment, even whether or not your friends are obese.

Discoveries in the lab may help design more strategic weight loss programs that raise your chances of success. In time, they may even lead to the development of weight loss drugs that work with out serious or unpleasant side effects, although it's unlikely that you'll ever be able to just pop a pill and drop the pounds.

But whatever those outcomes, it really comes down to what we already know. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and burn more calories than you take in, and you lose weight. Losing weight is hard because you develop bad habits, and changing habits takes effort. People say "I'll follow this quick-fix diet" rather than saying "I have to change my lifestyle". But it's more than following an eating plan for a few months. It's eating strategically for the rest of your life and getting into the habit of moving instead of being sedentary. It's like a reality makeover show for your life.

What does strategic eating look like? Your plate should have a little space for protein( meat, fish, tofu, eggs), but be more than half full with fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which fill you up without filling you out.

Here are some tips to help you lose. Always read nutrition labels before you buy your food. Exercise every day no matter what. Eat meals from a dessert plate instead of a dinner plate. Give up refined carbs. Keep a journal or call friend instead of eating cookies when you're stressed or bored.

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