Nope, not the condiment, but the clinic! This was bound to come up at some point, so I’ll just address it now: I am a fan of The Mayo Clinic. This applies to both weight management and health conditions.
I’ll get into why I love their diet shortly, but I wanted to share this video first, as it’s timely for the current holiday season. The ideas can be applied to other special occasions as well of course.
- Choose a small plate to help with portion sizes.
- Try to choose healthy options like fruits and vegetables where possible.
- Consider sipping water, or slowing down your eating.
- Try to find 150 minutes to exercise each week during the holiday season.
- Don’t forget about adequate sleep, which aids in health and weight maintenance.
Great common sense tips, and you’ve likely considered them before. But reminders during the busy season are so helpful. These ideas are also part of the structure of the most successful diet I’ve ever used, so I encourage you to check it out! Literally, check it out from your library if money is an issue. If not, you can give their online program a try: https://diet.mayoclinic.org/us/
Note that, as always, this is not an affiliate link. I want you to know that when I make a suggestion, it’s because I’ve found something that works! You can feel confident that it is worth a try as the US News & World Report also rated it as the number one diet program in 2022.
Another option with Mayo is their bariatric centers. I live close enough to the Florida center to experience their program first hand. I think that there may be similar programs near you at your local hospital. One thing that makes these programs unique is that they look for medical reasons for your struggles with weight. Some may be unexpected, such as the vitamin B 12 deficiency I had. Many others are possible, like sleep apnea or hormonal issues. At many medical facilities, you will be able to work with health practitioners who can help you solve these problems. The great news is that most can be addressed and will help you on your weight maintenance journey.
I hope I’ve given you some good ideas on how to make progress if you were in a place where you need a bit of help. Always feel free to share your weight maintenance tips with me as well!
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