Diets Don't Work!

90% of people who lose weight on a "diet" gain it back within a year.  “Fad diets” promise lasting results, but most people just get caught up in a frustrating & unhealthy cycle of yo-yo dieting.   The truth is, reaching your long-term health & weight loss goals comes from making healthier choices on a daily basis. Below is our advice to help you get the results you want!  BE PATIENT When you lose weight too quickly, you lose not only fat, but also water, muscle and other body tissue. Losing muscle decreases your metabolism, making it harder to keep the weight off. To ensure safe, permanent fat loss, aim for losing 1-2 pounds per week. COUNT CALORIES Too few calories will slow down your metabolism while too many will make you gain weight. Determine your personal calorie range for weight loss with an app or website like MyFitnessPal.com.   EAT A BALANCED DIET Eat a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains and lean protein while limiting your consumption of processed foods.  LISTEN TO YOUR BODY If you slow down and listen to your body's internal cues, you can learn to eat the right amount of food. Don't eat just because it's there or just because other people are eating. EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Studies show that people who lose weight and keep it off exercise five hours a week. When they start to slack off by even one hour per week, they stop making progress, or even start to gain weight back.  NEED HELP? If you are having a difficult time restructuring your eating habits or achieving your goal weight on your own, you may need more structure, accountability, and guidance. You'll get all of this and more when you join the AAY! 8-Week Nutrition Program. The next session begins August 15. See our Nutritionist, Narina, if you have questions or would like more information.