Stay Accountable With This Weight-Loss Tactic!

January 08, 2018 "Get a handle on your stress. When you feel less stressed and more in control of your life, you may find it easier to stick to healthy eating and exercise habits."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Healthy Habits Learn how to track your eating habits How much food do you let go unaccounted for each day? Stealing nibbles from your child's plate, grabbing a small muffin from the office kitchen or munching on nuts while you cook dinner may not seem like weight-loss deal breakers; however, all of those extra bites add up. In fact, most people underestimate what they eat in a day. If you think that's not true for you, take this test: Keep track of everything you eat (and how much), and then evaluate your records at the end of the day. Research shows that logging your eating habits is one of the best ways to change unhealthy eating habits. It can also be your first step toward long-term weight loss. Start your food record today! Here's how to start a food record » Healthy Eating Tips for using the pyramid You may know that the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid is a tool that can guide you toward healthy eating as you work to reach a healthy weight. But do you know how best to apply it in your life? With awareness and planning, you can customize this approach to make it work for you. Get tips for using the pyramid » Today's Food Tip Eat sweets in moderation Did you know that you can enjoy sweets on the Mayo Clinic Diet? Keep your treats to 75 calories a day, or save them up to be used for a bigger treat at the end of the week or for a special occasion. 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 Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday January 08, 2018. Copyright 2018 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