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How to Start the First 30 Days of Your Weight-Loss Journey

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How to Start the First 30 Days of Your Weight-Loss Journey   Eat this. Don’t eat that. Do this. Don’t do that. When you’re looking to jumpstart weight loss, sifting through online advice and narrowing a plan of attack down to several actionable steps can be the hardest part. This is especially true for those who lead busy lives. You have work, family and other obligations to worry about. A major life overhaul just isn’t in the cards. To make it easy, we offer three simple tweaks you can make for the next 30 days to help you start your weight-loss journey. While making several changes to your lifestyle all at once may sound overwhelming, research shows that shifting diet and exercise habits at the same time can lead to better results. One study conducted at Stanford University compared four groups of people: One that changed diet and exercise simultaneously, one that started with diet and then worked on changing exercise habits a few months later, another that change...

The Best Ways to Track Your Weight Loss Journey (And Those to Ditch)

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The Best Ways to Track Your Weight Loss Journey (And Those to Ditch) Knowing which "tool" to utilize can be difficult, and the right choice is different for everyone. The good news? You have so many more options than the scale The Scale Like it or not, the scale can help you track your progress. For some, consistent visits to the scale could lead to greater commitment to weight loss. But if you're the type that has the urge to weigh yourself every hour, or if you'll freak out when salty meals or that time of the month impact the numbers you'll face, then perhaps regular weigh-ins aren't for you. When you do want to give it a shot, keep in mind these 4 Rules for Weighing Yourself.  Fitness Apps Although too much staring at your phone or computer can prevent you from exercising, certain fitness apps on these devices definitely can inspire you to move more. A Neilson report found that almost one-third of U.S. smartphone owners have accessed apps i...