The Support You Need for Weight-Loss Success

October 18, 2017 Want to lose 6 to 10 pounds this fall? Yes, you still can! Take the first step toward better health today. With the Mayo Clinic Diet, you can lose up to 6 to 10 pounds in the first two weeks, and get the tools you need to keep the weight off for good. Sign up now! "Meaning comes from what you believe, value and understand about yourself and the world around you. By finding meaning and purpose in your life, you can have more joy and less stress each day."— Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Weight Loss Social support: A necessity for weight loss According to research, having friends or family members who are supportive of your healthy-eating and exercise goals is important for long-term weight-loss success. If you don't have a weight-loss support team, use these strategies to create one. If you do, take advantage of the help and let these people know how much their support means to you. Making lifestyle changes can be challenging, so find a support team to cheer you on! Evaluate your support system » Healthy Eating Tips for using the pyramid Do you struggle with making healthy choices? Are you sometimes confused by what the best options actually are? Don't worry. Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard — really. It just requires awareness and planning, which will become easier over time. Use the following tips to practice the key food principles from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid whenever you can. Practice these fundamentals » Today's Food Tip Six 100-calorie snack ideas Healthy snacks can satisfy hunger and keep you from overeating at meals, which can lower total daily calories. Try these 100-calorie ideas: 1 cup of sliced bananas and fresh raspberries; 2 cups of carrots; 3 1/2 cups of air-popped popcorn; five Melba toast crackers or rye or pumpernickel crackers; 2 tablespoons of peanuts; or two domino-sized slices of low-fat colby or cheddar cheese. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Manage Type 2 Diabetes Learn How a Better Diet Can Help Your Type 2 Diabetes Management Osteoporosis Diet Get Info on a Diet to Help With Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Your Migraine Is Misunderstood - Find Support For You We Have Tools To Help You Start A Fresh Conversation With Your Doctor BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday October 18, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy