3 Keys to Losing Weight and Keeping It Off:

Is your like a yo-yo, up and down, up and down. The holiday son is tough on all of us. Parties, family nts, goodies rywhere. Then there is the stress t triggers emotional eating some of us�

You can start now to put habits in place t will help you manage your without the yo-yo effect. You can take control of your and when you do, you'll not only look better but you'll feel better too.

Here are three keys to losing and keeping it off.



1. Give it the old one-two punch.


By using an approach t combines better nutrition and incred ivity, you dramatically improve the odds t you'll lose . Either approach alone is way less effective. Don't go a starvation diet; just cut out some empty calories, reduce your portions, and focus on better nutrition.

As ivity, you don't need to go all out there either. If you're not very ive now, start with a short walk ry day, maybe 15-20 minutes. Start with whatr pace is comtable you. Then challenge yourself to pick up the pace just a little e each day so you cover e ground in the same amount of time. Just 20 minutes a day will incre your metlic rate so you're burning e calories n when you're not exercising. If you're already pretty ive, turn the dial up 10% - a little e time or a little e intensity can get you out of t rut.

2. Focus on inches not pounds - it's how your jeans fit!

Muscle ghs e n fat. You don't want to lose muscle; in f gaining some will boost your metlism. Yes, t's rt. The e muscle mass you have, the e calories you burn. So build those muscles and burn t fat! Focus on the places where you want to lose inches. Set goals ut the size jeans you can wear or your waist line murement. Then incre your ivity ll and decre your calorie int. The fat will melt away and your muscle mass will incre. Overall, your may only go down a little or may n stay the same but you'll look and feel much better!

3. Don't go it alone.

This doesn't mean you need to join "a program." It can be as simple as sharing your goals with a friend who is in the same boat. Or joining an online group with a positive focus ut diet and exercise. Set positive goals and write them down. Share them with a friend who will be positive and supportive ut your goals. Sharing your goals sets a foundation support later on. It helps to have someone to talk to ut your successes and set backs. Remember, the set backs are only temporary. If you're committed to eating better and being e ive, you can accomplish your goals.

Your "ideal " is what feels rt to you. Learn to feel great ut yourself just the way you are rt now. That's a great foundation moving toward a healthier, e lively you!