WELLNESS CONNECTION · Nutrition

Simple Strategies for Weight Loss

By Paulette Lambert, R.D., CDE, Director of Nutrition

September 21, 2009 - 1:00PM

Now that summer is over, we're getting into the swing of fall routines. The kids are back in school. Work might require an increase in business travel or other demands before the end of the year. Cooler weather and shorter days offer fewer hours to enjoy the outdoors. These changes in routine from summer to fall, combined with swimsuit season being a distant memory, can often affect eating habits which could contribute to weight gain.

California Health & Longevity Institute recently introduced two new Weight Loss packages, providing tools and strategies for sustainable change. We want you to not just lose the weight, but to be successful in keeping it off, too! By practicing some simple strategies, you can achieve or maintain your weight goals.

1. Eat defensively Plan your meals to intake the proper number of calories for your weight goals. By planning, you can control your eating environment.

2. Weigh yourself frequently Weigh yourself once or twice per week and average the weight loss over three to four weeks to get a true picture of actual weight loss, not just fluid fluctuation.

3. Exercise Invest in 30 minutes of vigorous cardiovascular exercise on most, if not all, days. If you are new to this routine, start with 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times a week. Every two weeks increase your duration by a few to several minutes to develop the habit of exercise and build up to the recommended levels.

4. Seek guidance Find a dietitian, a therapist, a doctor or even a friend who can keep you accountable for exercise or positive change in eating habits. They can help to motivate you. California Health & Longevity Institute has a dedicated team of experts that specialize in keeping you on track to your weight loss goals.

5. Set realistic goals Know how much you should lose based on calculations of weight and intake. Plan for relapses; knowing and accepting that they might happen allows for you to get back on track rather than throwing you completely off course for weeks or even months.

For even more strategies and helpful tips on weight loss, California Health & Longevity Institute offers workshops on topics related to Nutrition, Fitness and Life Balance. To view our Workshop Schedule, click here. To sign up for our Weight Loss packages or Workshops, contact Guest Services at 818-575-1114.

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