8 Simple Strategies for Your Healthy-Eating Obstacles

November 03, 2017 Have a Healthy Weekend! Need help making healthy choices and overcoming food obstacles? Stop yo-yo dieting for good and get the support you need from The Mayo Clinic Diet online. Sign up now! "Reduce stress by practicing positive self-talk. Instead of thinking, 'I'll never finish this project,' think, 'I'm going to complete this task by breaking it into small, manageable steps.' "— Amit Sood, M.D. Overcome Obstacles 8 solutions to healthy-eating roadblocks Don't like to cook? Can't resist junk food? For long-term weight-loss success, the first step is to identify and define potential roadblocks. Then keep an open mind as you brainstorm solutions to these barriers. You just may be surprised with the changes that take place and the healthy habits you adopt. Need a little guidance to get started? Use this advice to make a plan for your healthy-eating obstacles. Try these practical tactics » Healthy Body The key to staying fit and active How stable are you standing on just one foot? Believe it or not, your ability to balance is key for maintaining a healthy, functioning body. The good news is, nearly any activity that keeps you on your feet and moving, such as walking, can help you maintain good balance. Read on for more information on improving your equilibrium. Improve your balance with these tips » Today's Healthy-Eating Tip 8 healthy food staples Being prepared with healthy choices is the key to weight-loss success. Here are eight foods that are rich in vitamins and essential nutrients, and better yet, they're easy to find in local stores. Experiment with these items to see how you like to eat them best: 1. Almonds. 2. Apples. 3. Blueberries. 4. Broccoli. 5. Red beans. 6. Salmon. 7. Spinach. 8. Sweet potatoes. 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 Friday November 03, 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