As the New Year begins, many of us go right to work setting fresh goals, with health and weight loss often topping the list. Monifa Khorshid, our Canton clinic manager at Medical Weight Loss Clinic, sees it regularly.
She offers her insight into how to turn our hopes and resolutions into long-term success.
“When a new patient comes in with New Year’s weight loss goals, as a weight loss coach, we start by focusing on small, sustainable lifestyle changes rather than drastic diets,” Monifa explains. “We emphasize the importance of setting realistic, measurable goals and exploring their current eating and exercise habits to identify areas for improvement.
“This helps them build a healthy foundation for long-term success without feeling overwhelmed by drastic changes.”
According to Monifa, the key to success lies in understanding your current daily habits. “Once you’ve decided to lose weight, it’s crucial to evaluate your energy-in, or diet, and energy-out, or movement.”
Here are Monifa's tips for starting your weight loss journey:
Follow a Healthy Eating Plan
Take Baby Steps
Set Realistic Goals
Reward, Don’t Punish
Get a Buddy
Track Your Meals
Add Exercise
Seek guidance from a weight loss coach to stay accountable and motivated
Monifa reminds us that the New Year provides a psychological "clean slate" that encourages positive changes. Let’s make the most of it.
"It's an opportunity to focus on a 'new you' with fresh goals and a renewed sense of purpose," she says.
Are you looking for a fresh start to your healthy program? Medical Weight Loss Clinic professionals can help. Schedule your free consultation with us today at MWLC.com.