10 Ways to Overcome Exercise Obstacles

November 09, 2017 Eat great and lose weight! Want to learn how to cook healthy, delicious meals with ease? The Mayo Clinic Diet online provides easy-to-follow meal plans and recipes that take the guesswork out of healthy eating. Dig in and sign up today! "Consider a more flexible approach to making healthy changes — be creative! Try new behaviors and then make a plan based on theories you've tested."— Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Move More 10 exercise barriers: Tips to overcome them Feel like you don't have a moment to spare for exercise? Is motivation extra challenging when it starts getting colder outside? You're not alone. But if you anticipate potential barriers, it is possible to effectively develop solutions to make exercise a priority. Try these ideas for overcoming common fitness obstacles, and exercise will become a normal part of your daily routine before you know it. Try these simple solutions » Overcome Obstacles 8 techniques to beat cravings Remove your hand from the popcorn bowl and think about this: Is a sweet tooth or carb craving preventing you from reaching your goals? Cravings can derail your efforts at weight control and may lead to binge eating, but you can learn how to manage them and stay on course with these tips. Practice these effective methods » Today's Healthy-Eating Tip 5 ways to eat more whole grains Whole grains help lower cholesterol and provide a good source of fiber. Increase your consumption with these simple substitutions: 1. Choose breads made from 100 percent whole grains. 2. Opt for whole-wheat pasta over white pasta. 3. Select brown rice instead of white. 4. Trade sugar-sweetened cereals for high-fiber cereals, such as bran flakes, oats or shredded wheat. 5. Bake with whole-wheat flour instead of white flour. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Eosinophilic Asthma: Learn How - It Can Affect Lung Function Physicians: Sign Up To Get More Info On Eosinophilic Asthma Related Lung Damage Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Thursday November 09, 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