Successful Strategies for Weight Loss

Before beginning any weight-loss program, consult with your healthcare provider. It's important to avoid quick-fix solutions that promise effortless or long-lasting results. Here are some of our most successful and sustainable weight loss driven behavior changes you can control, today!

1. Set Realistic, Achievable Goals

   Rather than aiming for vague goals like “lose weight,” set specific, manageable goals such as cooking a vegetable-rich meal on weekends or walking 30 minutes a day. Start with one habit, stick with it for a week or two, then add another. Remember, gradual progress is key, and losing 5% of your body weight over six months is a realistic target.

   
   

2. Focus on Long-Term Health, Not Dieting

   Shift your focus from dieting to improving your food choices for overall health. Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats like olive oil and avocado. This approach supports both your physical and mental well-being, helping you maintain a healthy weight long-term.

   
   

3. Eat Mindfully

   Try eating slower and savoring each bite. Aim to take at least 20 minutes per meal to give your body time to signal when it’s satisfied. Put your fork down between bites and listen to your body’s fullness cues. Replace mindless snacking in front of screens with healthier habits like drinking water or herbal tea.

   
   

4. Increase Physical Activity

   You don’t need a formal exercise routine to move more. Aim for 30 minutes of activity daily, which can be broken into three 10-minute sessions. Walking, cycling, and weight training all help burn calories and build muscle. Even activities like housework, gardening, or fidgeting count toward your daily movement goals.

   
   

5. Reward Your Progress

   Celebrate small victories along the way with non-food rewards. Whether it’s buying something you’ve wanted or spending time on a favorite hobby, acknowledging your success boosts motivation.

   
   

6. Persevere

   Weight loss is challenging, and setbacks are common. If you fall off track, get back on and keep trying. Studies show that persistence in weight loss is better than giving up. Every attempt brings you closer to your goal.

   
   

Work with our experienced team of professionals to achieve sustainable success!

Try this recipe!

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Spice Blend

Ingredients

• 1 tsp Chili Powder

• 1 tsp Cumin, ground

• 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried

• 1/2 tsp Paprika

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder

• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder

  
  
  
  

Directions

Make

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Fajitas

Ingredients

• 1  1/2 lb Shrimp, large, Peeled and Deveined

• 1 Bell Pepper, Red, Sliced

• 1 Poblano Pepper, Sliced

• 1 Onion, White, sliced

• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced

• 2 Tbs Olive Oil

• 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh, Chopped

• Pico de Gallo, as topping

Directions

Prep

1. Preheat oven to 450° Fahrenheit.

2. Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper.

3. Wash and cut all vegetables.

Make

1. Spread shrimp, peppers, onion, and garlic on the sheet tray. Pour the olive oil and spice blend over the pan and toss together with hands.

2. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Remove from oven.

3. Finish with cilantro and serve with Lime-Yogurt Sauce and Pico de Gallo.

Lime Yogurt Sauce:

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek Yogurt, plain, non-fat

• 1/4 tsp Chili Powder

• 1/2 Lime, Juiced and Zested

Directions

Make

1. While Fajitas are cooking, combine all ingredients in a bowl and reserve until service.