Things To Do To Keep In track Of Losing Weight In New Year

For those trying to lose weight in the new year, some believe trying to change your entire diet in a day could make situation worst.

Resolve to taking smaller gradual steps is easier and safer to reach any diet goal one focused step at a time. Start with these simple tips?

New Year's Diet Resolution No. 1: Go Slow

Resolving to get more fiber in your diet this year? more fish or fresh fruit? Any diet change is easier if you take slow, small steps. For example:

Designate a day as fish day.

Package up a single serving of your favourite whole-grain cereal, then treat it as your midmorning snack.

New Year's Diet Resolution No 2: Water, Water, Everywhere

Water: It's cheap, fat-free, and gives your body a quenching boost. Find the idea of eight cups a day daunting? Think small:

Drink one glass first thing in the morning, before you brush your teeth.

Tempted by more soda? Another glass of wine? Drink a cup of water with a splash of your favourite beverage in it first.

Resolve to drink one more cup of water today than you had yesterday.

New Year's Diet Resolution No. 3: Go for the Gold ... and Red ... and Purple

Colourful produce is packed with disease-fighting plant compounds, so when you shop, reach for a rainbow.

Designate a colour-a-day. Maybe Mondays are yellow, with grapefruit, golden apples, or corn starring in meals, while Tuesdays are purple with plum and eggplant.

Get the kids involved and go for a theme: Build a green pizza with emerald bell peppers and artichokes, or a red produce-infused chili.

Vary the rainbow -- pick up a new-to-you fruit or veggie the next time you shop.

New Year's Diet Resolution No 4: Tackle Mindless Munching

You're chatting with friends around the dinner table or watching a DVD -- and you just keep nibbling. Try these tips to reign in the munchies:

Pop a stick of gum or a sugar-free mint in your mouth.

Brush or floss your teeth.

Pay attention -- look at each piece of food you plan to eat.

Busy your hands with a glass of water, a cup of tea, or cleaning off the table.

New Year's Diet Resolution No 5: Stack the Odds in Your Favour

Don't forget to help yourself succeed, and to reach out for help when you need it.

Buddy up with a friend or family member with diet and weight loss resolutions. Then share your ideas, plans, and successes regularly.

Leave the temptations -- ice cream, chips, soda -- at the grocery store. Promise yourself you'll cater to cravings only outside the home, in one-serving portions.

Socialize with non-food events. Get your friends together in the park, for a hike, or at the movies.

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