Busy Week? 4 Eating Tips to Stay on Track

November 06, 2017 Start Losing Weight Now Lose weight by adopting healthy habits you can maintain for a lifetime with the help of The Mayo Clinic Diet online. Ready to get started? Sign up today and be one step closer to achieving your health and weight-loss goals! "Change your routine without losing who you are and what you like — become physically active doing what you enjoy."— Jennifer Nelson, R.D., L.D. Healthy Eating Healthy food can be convenient, too If you're eating a lot of meals that you didn't make with your own two hands, you're not alone. Research shows that spending on takeout and prepared foods has been on the rise in the United States for the past four decades, which is a serious contributor to weight gain and other health problems. It's easy to let home-prepared meals go by the wayside when you're managing a hectic schedule — or simply aren't stocked with readily available options. But these simple ideas will get you eating in more often. Be prepared with these food tips » Weight Loss 4 steps to overcome a plateau Has the same number on the scale been popping up week after week? That's common. Being stuck at a weight-loss plateau eventually happens to most people trying to lose weight, despite continuing with the same exercise routine and healthy-eating habits. Get moving in the right direction again with these tips. Try these solutions » Today's Fitness Tip Fuel your morning workout If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to eat breakfast — at least one hour before your workout. Most of the energy you got from dinner the previous night will already be used up, and your blood sugar may be low, which could cause you to feel sluggish or lightheaded during your workout. If you plan to exercise within an hour after breakfast, have a small snack and then refuel afterward. 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 Monday November 06, 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