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24 | January 16, 2020 | 22nd century media healthy living
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Tips from a pro for weight-loss success
StatePoint Media
Losing weight is often an
idea rather than an undertaking,
suggests a recent Gallup
Poll, which found that while
51 percent of adults want to
shed pounds off their frame,
only 25 percent say they are
seriously working toward
that goal.
“With so many trendy diets
advertised, identifying
accurate and insightful information
is one of the biggest
hurdles for many would-be
dieters,” says Carrie Elkins,
division manager for Jenny
Craig, who leads a team of
expert consultants who have
been providing weight loss
and healthy eating advice for
more than 35 years. “Many
looking to lose weight begin
their chosen programs with
good intentions, but when
push comes to shove, they
have trouble staying motivated
and quit before their
goals are reached.”
Having access to a combined
team of experts who
spend their days helping
others achieve their weight
loss goals, Elkins is wellpositioned
to share key tips
for success:
• Define your “why”: Identifying
why you want to
lose weight can provide
the necessary inspiration
you need to help you get
started and stay focused.
Write these reasons down
and post them somewhere
handy for a boost of encouragement,
such as by
your running shoes or on
the refrigerator.
• Make it easy: You’ll be
more likely to succeed if
you select a weight loss
program that doesn’t pile
on stress to an already hectic
routine. For example,
with Jenny Craig, a week’s
worth of meals can be delivered
at once to your
home, saving you time
you’d otherwise spend in
the grocery store and planning
and preparing meals.
Such programs can also
take out the guesswork of
losing weight, eliminating
the often-arduous task of
evaluating meals for calorie
count and nutritional
balance.
• Join a community: To stay
accountable, gather or join
a group of those committed
to your success. Don’t
be afraid to share your
journey with friends, family
and even social media
followers. Research
published in the Journal
of the American Medical
Association discovered
that individuals who follow
structured weight
loss programs that include
support are more likely
to be successful. Take the
concept one step further
by looking for weight loss
programs that offer ongoing
expert guidance and
critical support. One such
program, Jenny Craig,
includes one-on-one customized
support from
dedicated consultants who
help them stay focused,
learn healthy eating habits,
talk through challenges
and track progress.
• Don’t let plateaus sidetrack
you: Weight loss plateaus
are common and, unfortunately,
often lead to trying
drastic and unsustainable
options -- like dropping
calorie intake. This can
cause people to boomerang,
or worse, give up
entirely. The scale is only
one marker of improved
health, so if the number
isn’t budging, don’t despair
-- stick to your plan
and evaluate healthy ways
to push through the plateau.
• Don’t yield to “quick
fixes”: While juice cleanses
and diets like keto seem
to be all the rage, remember
that such quick fixes
can be extremely hard to
maintain. For long-term
results, commit to a sustainable
regimen that allows
you to have options,
make amendments and
feel flexible in your schedule.
For more weight loss tips
and resources, visit jenny
craig.com.
Experts say that you can
make reaching a weight loss
goal easier by selecting a
program that fits your lifestyle,
and seeking out support
that keeps you accountable.
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